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Chris Nawalaniec

Stedman Machine Company

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Chris Nawalaniec is President at Stedman Machine Company, the Aurora, Ind.-based manufacturer of size reduction equipment and systems, founded in 1834. Nawalaniec graduated from the University of Cincinnati (BSME, MBA) and has more than 30 years professional experience in size reduction and particle size separation.

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HammerTek Corporation

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Alex McCans is National Sales Manager for HammerTek Corporation, manufacturer of the innovative Smart Elbow Deflection Elbow. With over 10 years of experience in mechanical and pneumatic conveying of bulk solids, Alex leads the HammerTek sales team to solve conveying challenges for customers around the world. His expertise and dedication have helped establish HammerTek as a trusted leader in the industry.

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Eastern Instruments

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James is a veteran of solids flow measuring process design with over 27 years of experience under his belt. He is a recognized expert in flow-metering and feeding applications in a wide variety of sectors across a multitude of industries, including the food, chemical and building supply industries.

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Pneuvay Engineering

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Paul Malcolm, General Manager of Engineering at Pneuvay Engineering, has been with the company since 2008. He is a highly experienced and qualified engineer, holding both advanced and associate diplomas. Paul is an expert in designing lean and dense phase pneumatic conveying systems and works by the motto, “Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude”. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing with his son and playing with his daughter.