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January 2021 / 75 IN, that will allow customers to replicate real-world scenarios to see how the separation equip- ment performs with their specific application. The company recently completed the equipment instal- lation phase for the facility, which includes Javelin's Eddy Current Separators (ECS) for processing both fines and larger-fraction, non- ferrous metals. The ECS units can operate independently or simul- taneously for mixed products that vary in size and can be set up for the customer's recovery, removal, or separation testing. The facil- ity also includes IMI and Javelin separation magnets and a line of magnetic stainless steel conveyors for stainless steel removal. Once a test is completed, a full report is provided along with photos, video, test results, and rec- ommendations. According to IMI, most testing can be completed in 7 to 10 business days, and custom- ers are welcome to attend the test sessions in person or remotely. IMI, Boyne City, MI, manufactures various magnets for tramp metal removal and other products. Vega Americas investing in growth in Texas, Oklahoma, eastern New Mexico, and Arkansas Vega Americas Inc., an industrial level and pressure measurement instrumentation supplier based in Cincinnati, OH, has announced it has expanded its operations and is growing its workforce across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and in eastern New Mexico. The com- pany is implementing a direct sales model to accommodate the increas- ing demand in the region by expanding its sales force, increas- ing field support, and investing in training capabilities. The company is hiring sales, ser- vice, and marketing professionals in the regions mentioned in the short- term, and long-term plans include expanding its office in the Houston, TX, area. The company operates and supplies equipment in North, Central, and South America and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vega Grieshaber KG, which is headquar- tered in Schiltach, Germany. Dinnissen receives ISO 27001 recertification Dinnissen Process Technology, a process technology supplier based in Limburg, the Netherlands, announced that it has successfully passed the ISO 27001 recertification audit from an independent insti- tute. ISO 27001 is one of the most recognized information security standards and focuses on the avail- ability, integrity, and confidentiality of data. According to the company, in 2017, it was the first equipment manufacturer in the Netherlands to achieve the integral certification for cyber security. Gericke Group launches new website Gericke Group, a global process equipment manufacturer based in Regensdorf, Switzerland, has launched a new website. The site features the company's line of mixers, feeders, rotary valves, pneu- matic conveying systems, bulk bag stations, and other powder and bulk handling equipment. Featuring a video library, customer case studies, and educational literature, the mul- tilingual site provides updates and information about the company's engineering advances, proprietary control technologies, and equipment design. To find the website, go to www.gerickegroup.com. PEOPLE NEWS Vortex Global Ltd. has announced the forthcoming retirement of Kevin R. Peterson effective January 29. During his 25 years with Vortex, Peterson held many key positions, including director of marketing, special projects director, regional sales manager, and the most recent position as director of business development. He was elected an emeritus member of the Interna- tional Association of Operative Millers (IAOM), served on the board of directors of the Industrial Min- erals Association – North America (IMA–NA), and was a past advisory board member of a bulk solids trade show. Kevin received the Outstand- ing Service Award from Kansas State University's Department of Grain Science and Industry. He was a contributor to the Dust Control Handbook for Industrial Min- erals Mining and Processing, which is published by the National Insti- tute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). He also authored hundreds of case studies and numerous articles for industry- specific publications that shared the company's equipment and cor- porate capabilities with personnel involved in powder and bulk solids material handling. As part of his responsibilities, Peterson traveled throughout North America to meet with companies involved in the processing, handling, and trans- porting of dry bulk solids material. Vortex Global is the parent com- pany to Vortex, Salina, KS, which supplies slide gates, diverter valves, iris diaphragms, and loadout equipment designed specifically for handling dry bulk solids in gravity, vacuum, and dilute- or dense- phase applications.