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For Immediate Release General Kinematics Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sierra Pacific Industries Selects General Kinematics for Wood Chip Conveying System May 1, 2025: Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has selected General Kinematics (GK), an Illinois-based vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator, to design and build 66 varying lengths of SYNCRO-COIL® Conveyors […]

From steelmaking and construction to water treatment and agriculture, the ability to extract, refine, and utilize limestone is essential to powering economies and building infrastructure. But as demands for higher efficiency, reduced emissions, and better material recovery increase, the way we process limestone must evolve. In this guide, we’ll break down the full scope of […]

What is Metallurgy? Metallurgy is the science and technology of metals—how they’re extracted from natural sources, refined into usable materials, processed for specific applications, and optimized for performance. This multidisciplinary field combines principles from chemistry, physics, and engineering to develop metals that meet demanding requirements across a range of industries. At its core, metallurgy allows […]

It’s in bottles, containers, wrapping, and other everyday items. Plastic is as versatile as it is recyclable. Recycling plastics helps save energy and resources in a variety of industries. By recycling the plastics you use every day and understanding the life cycle of plastics, you can reduce your impact on the environment and help businesses cut […]

Automate Sand Casting with GK’s VIBRA-DRUM® Automation is crucial for foundries to remain competitive with all of the technological advancements over the last few years. Automating your foundry operations enables you to save time and money in the long term. Older equipment often can’t keep up with output demands. Modernizing your equipment can help you […]

For Immediate Release General Kinematics Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces Emile Oosthuyzen as Director of Mining In April of 2025, General Kinematics announced the appointment of Emile Oosthuyzen as the new Director of Mining. Emile comes to GK with 30 years of experience in the mining industry. As the […]