GK Blog

Before digging into the argument of which method of recycling is more efficient, it is important to understand both methods thoroughly.   Included in both recycling methods are two categories of materials:   Category #1: Fibers Mixed office paper, envelopes, colored paper, paper bags, etc. Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) Newsprint Magazines Phone books (who uses […]

In honor of our new partnership with SJS, we will be discussing Almond processing. Many of us love almonds, in salads, as a snack, roasted, but how do they get from the tree to our tables?  Here’s an inside look at the process:   Food processing can mean anything from washing to cooking, to packaging, […]

Industrial waste management is the process by which industrial manufacturing businesses dispose of the waste products generated by their operations. It is important to implement an efficient industrial waste management system to ensure your company is responsible and environmentally friendly when generating a significant amount of waste; much of which may be more harmful to […]

As we near the middle of 2018, we would like to recognize members of the GK Community Action team who have dedicated their time to supporting our community. Displaying a global mindset, these individuals have contributed to several initiatives this year that impact both McHenry County where GK HQ is located and support forward-thinking ideas […]

  In the linked article, GKE’s Manager Director, Davide Gado, discusses toaster conveyors for the food processing industry. A 20+ year veteran of GKE, Mr. Gado has lead the General Kinematics Europe team to expand across markets and find new opportunities for GK’s unique custom equipment. The article highlights how these conveyors are engineered to […]

Increasing the depths of existing mines allow miners to extract more valuable materials without the hassles of opening a new mine. As such, due to favorable conditions, including strong commodity prices for precious metals and the risk of inflation (which positively influences the previous metal market), there has been increasing interest in the development of […]