Building Materials
Experts for Building Materials
Neal Cass
Hydronix LtdAfter gaining his degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Southampton in England, Neal spent 10 years developing and commissioning control systems for a major international food process system manufacturer. In 2007 he started working for Hydronix as a Customer Service and Software Development Engineer before becoming Sales Manager in 2011. Neal was promoted to Sales Director in January 2025.
Ian K Hancock Eng Tech MIET IEng FIMechE
Bradley PulverizerIan has 35 years’ experience in Engineering and is registered as an IEng Engineer in a variety of disciplines including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation and is a fellow of the IMechE and member of the IET. He studied at Canterbury College of Technology in the Department of Engineering and Mining, followed by a technician apprenticeship in aerospace. He then made a move into heavy engineering in a wide range of industries from paper mills and power generation to quarrying and dredging specializing in bulk material handling with conveyors, size reduction and heavy trommel equipment Chair of the IMechE Bulk material handling committee and IMechE Process industries board He now works for Bradley Pulverizer Company as Vice President sales and operations, managing pulverizing, air classification, acidulation and granulation projects from quote to commissioning worldwide as well as managing upgrades and modernization of existing plants. Specializing in Phosphate fertilizers, fine powders production and size classification for a wide range of industries as well as specialized small-scale milling and classification of unusual materials.
Adrian Fordham
MoistTech Corp.Adrian is currently the President of MoistTech Corp and has been with MoistTech Corp. since 2010 starting as the Sales Manager. Bringing to the company many years of experience and expertise in multiple industrial moisture applications, Mr. Fordham has vast knowledge in Near-Infrared moisture sensing and detection technology.
Ron Van Ostenbridge, Jr.
CoperionRon has worked for Coperion K-Tron in a variety of roles for over 20 years. Ron earned his BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from Rowan University and a MBA from Drexel University. He has worked in field service, project engineering, internal sales, as a regional sales manager working with world class sales representatives, business development manager and Senior Manager – Americas Sales for a variety of products including feeding, pneumatic conveying systems, components such as rotary valves and diverters and packaging.
The building materials industry forms the foundation of modern construction and infrastructure development. It includes a wide range of materials used in residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. Many of these materials are produced, transported, and processed in bulk form, which makes the sector closely connected to bulk solids handling and processing technologies.
Common building materials include cement, lime, gypsum, sand, mineral fillers, dry mix mortars, and a variety of construction chemicals. These materials are essential for applications such as concrete production, masonry, plastering, insulation systems, flooring solutions, and structural components. Manufacturers continuously improve formulations and production methods to increase performance, durability, and sustainability.
Production and processing facilities rely on specialized equipment designed to handle powders, granules, and other bulk materials efficiently. Typical operations include raw material storage in silos, precise dosing, mixing, conveying, bagging, palletizing, and dust collection. These processes ensure consistent product quality while maintaining safe and reliable plant operations.
As global construction activity continues to grow, the demand for efficient material processing and handling systems increases as well. Reliable bulk technologies help manufacturers optimize production, reduce waste, and support the large-scale supply of essential building materials used in infrastructure and construction projects worldwide.







