Sweet Material Handling

Another Sweet Material Handling system is going up in the field.

This installation for Simmons Grain in Salem, Ohio, features a Sweet King 1 elevator with a 130’ discharge height handling 5,500 BPH of soybeans. The system is fed by a conveyor with a dump hopper and a 30° curve, helping to support efficient grain handling operations from receiving to storage.

This project was sold through K & S Millwrights, and we’re proud to continue supporting long-time Sweet customers with dependable equipment built to perform.

Thank you to everyone involved in the project. We look forward to seeing the completed installation in operation.

Part 2 of 4: Faster, Smarter Installs

If install time is eating into your schedule, the design might be the problem.
New bin designs are focused on reducing time in the field:

✔️ Roof redesign
→ Cuts roughly 38 hours of welding

✔️ Standardized components
→ Less guesswork, fewer errors

✔️ Simplified installs
→ Designed to reduce field modifications

Why it matters:
Less time installing = lower labor costs and faster project turnaround.

Next up in Part 3: how small design changes are improving safety and day-to-day usability.

We’re breaking down key engineering updates designed to improve strength, efficiency, and long-term performance, starting with structural improvements.

Here’s what’s changing behind the scenes:

✔️ New sidewall bolt patterns
→ Fewer bolts, but stronger connections

✔️ Updated lacing sheet design
→ Up to 1.5x bolt strength compared to legacy builds

✔️ Higher load options available
→ Built to handle more demanding applications

Why it matters:
Stronger design + fewer components = less labor, fewer failure points, and better long-term performance.

This is Part 1 of 4. Next, we’ll take a closer look at how these updates impact installation and labor in the field.