Conveying

Morris, Minn. – Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has appointed an accomplished industry veteran to a brand new leadership position in the company. Rodriguez, who recently came to the manufacturer after a long career with Weir/Trio, is Superior’s first director of products and applications.
 
“Anyone who talks with “J-Rod” feels his genuine excitement for innovative products and senses the depth of his understanding for technology in our industry,” says Jarrod Felton, president of Superior Industries.

In his new role, Rodriguez will lead Superior’s growing team of product managers for crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment. In addition, the company’s seasoned team of application specialists will also report to Rodriguez.

“I’m excited about the vast variety of industry experience and history of innovative thinking in those two Superior teams,” says Felton. “I am confident it is the most extensive and talented group of professionals in our industry.”
 
During more than 30-years of service to our industry, Rodriguez’s roles in the manufacturing sector have included product development, sales, marketing and aftermarket for crushing, screening and washing applications.

Morris, Minn. – Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently added Brad Hrbek to its domestic equipment sales team. Hrbek, who will celebrate a quarter-century of service to our industry next year, is Superior’s new equipment territory sales manager in the Southeast United States.

“Brad is well-known for his strong work ethic and vast knowledge of bulk material applications,” says Scott Gulan, sales manager for Superior’s equipment division. “We’re all blessed to have him back onboard our team and are excited for customers to benefit from his wisdom.”

 During the second half of the 90’s and early 2000’s, Hrbek owned and operated H&H Industrial Sales. One of the lines he personally represented was Superior Industries. After H&H, Hrbek started a 13-year career with Trio Engineered Products. As regional sales manager there he was responsible for sales support, processing plant design and application dissemination.
 
At Superior, Hrbek will participate in many of the same responsibilities and serve Superior’s material producing customers and crushing, screening, washing and conveying distribution throughout SEC country. He covers the U.S. states of South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Hrbek currently lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife, Shelley.

Morris, Minn. – Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently added Phil Garinger to its sales team in Canada. Garinger, who comes to Superior from ELRUS Aggregate Systems, is the manufacturer’s new equipment territory sales manager in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Additionally, he will support the manufacturer’s conveying and washing dealers in Alberta and British Columbia.
 
“After a decade in various positions at ELRUS Aggregate Systems, Phil comes to Superior with a strong background in both engineering and operations,” says Scott Gulan, sales manager for Superior’s equipment division. “His experience around crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment makes him an asset to our customers in the region.”
 
At Superior, Garinger will develop and strengthen relationships with bulk materials producers throughout central and western Canada. He’ll be a resource to the hard-working men and women between the Rock Face to Load Out® segment of these bulk processing and handling industries.
 
Before a ten year career at ELRUS Aggregate Systems, Garinger had a career in engineering, including mechanical design and teaching. Currently, he lives with his wife Christine and their two children in London, Ontario.

Morris, Minn. – Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, published a brand-new conveyor components accessories catalog. The manufacturer says the 50-page catalog includes data related to product part numbers, measurements, weights, replacement data and more. Components distributors, original equipment manufacturers and dry bulk material producers are invited to access a PDF copy of the catalog at bit.ly/2rIFSGw.

“We think the catalog will really simplify and speed the ordering process for our customers,” says Mary Erholtz, Superior’s vice president of marketing. “As we continue to expand our conveyor components product offering, this useful tool will grow in size and scope.”

Current offerings in the catalog include:
• Exterra® Belt Cleaners
• Impact Beds
• Transition Zone Solutions
• Belt Covers
• Sensors and Scales
• Auto Greasers
• Safety Solutions

In addition to the new accessories catalog, Superior’s Components Division publishes similar catalogs for its lines of conveyor idlers and pulleys as well.

Morris, Minn. – Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says it has resolved its disputes with Masaba, Inc. regarding Superior’s truck unloader patents. As part of that resolution, Masaba has been granted a non-exclusive license to manufacture, sell and offer to sell Masaba truck unloaders under Superior’s related patents.

According to Superior, low profile RazerTail® Truck Unloaders offer a portable solution for unloading dry bulk materials from belly and end dump trucks. Each unit is equipped with a drive over, grated hopper section to collect material and transfer it to an integrated variable height discharge conveyor. While maintaining its in-spec consistency, the material can be delivered to stacking or transfer conveyors, railcars, or barge and ship loaders. EachRazerTail® Truck Unloader is equipped with a set of self-cleaning ramps, to direct any overflow material into the hopper.