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Vanmark is proud to announce that an agreement was recently signed with Basabe Group to significantly expand their representation of Vanmark products. Basabe Group formerly represented Vanmark only in Mexico. The new agreement will now allow them represent our products on a non-exclusive basis in several Latin American and South American countries.

According to Joe Wallace, President and CEO of Vanmark, Carlos Basabe and his associates have done a great job of representing Vanmark throughout Mexico and he is pleased that Basabe Group would be taking on the additional territory. "We came back from Expo Pack Mexico very excited about the business opportunities we saw. The show was very well attended and we had several excellent visits with clients who were looking for solutions to their processing needs. Having Basabe Group on board will allow us to assist these customers with very personal, face-to-face service."

Working out of their Mexico City base, Carlos and his team will make contact with customers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and Venezuela. Contact information for Basabe Group can be found at right  or on our website.

Every plant is different, but some needs are almost universal. For example, there is usually a need to elevate product before it enters processing machinery. This commonly involves an inclined conveyor combined with a "surge hopper".

Three critical needs at this point are (1) the elevating equipment should provide a steady flow of fresh, undamaged product to downstream processes, (2) it should not be a source of contamination, and (3) it should be easy to clean and maintain.

The design of Vanmark's Even Feeder meets each of these critical needs.

	The profile and spacing of belt flights are engineered to create a single layer of product across the belt. This produces a steady, consistent flow rate.
	Unique "5-sided corners" and round outlet in the hopper keep product from bridging or becoming trapped.  This means the first product that enters is the first product to leave and the hopper will always empty completely. Your freshest product is always being processed.
	The sloped and rounded surfaces and the open design of the Even Feeder make it easier to sanitize and keep clean.
	At the discharge the rubber chute and flap  minimize product damage and reduce noise.
	Belt speed and tension are simple to adjust.

For additional information download our new product literature.  If you have questions or need pricing, contact your Vanmark representative or call our office today.