GEAPS Exchange educates, showcases
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) welcomed a record 3,716 attendees from 45 states, 23 countries and nearly 1,000 companies to GEAPS Exchange, which ran Feb. 24-27 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
In addition to great education, GEAPS Exchange included an Expo Hall filled with technology and services from nearly 400 exhibitors to make grain operations safer and more efficient; education on the latest trends and best practices and social events that help reinforce business relationships.
Welcome to GEAPS Exchange
GEAPS Exchange hosted more than 3,700 attendees for the four-day event at the Kansas City Convention Center.
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GEAPS Exchange Ribbon-Cutting
GEAPS President Chuck Kunisch cuts the ribbon to open GEAPS Exchange 2024 as Executive Director John Caupert, left, Board Chairman Chris Blair and First Vice President Austin Carpenter watch.
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GEAPS Exchange Expo floor
The Expo floor saw thousands of attendees stream through during the four-day show to see nearly 400 suppliers for the grain handling and storage industry.
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4B Components Ltd.
Material handling and technology firm 4B has been promoting its Industrial Ethernet Node (IE-NODE), a remote monitoring interface designed to provide sensor data to PLC’s or other automation and control systems.
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AGI
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Brock Grain Systems
Brock Grain Systems was showcasing its TrueGrain moisture sensor system that helps ensure grain comes into a bin in good condition and stays that way.
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Chief Agri
Chief Agri has been focusing its bin designs around aeration to maintain grain quality as customers request ever larger storage capacity.
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FrigorTec
A major part of FrigorTec’s product range is the GRANIFRIGOR grain cooler, designed specifically for grain preservation.
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Oklahoma State University demonstration
Situated in the center of the Expo, Oklahoma State University’s grain entrapment demonstration and interactive discussion, led by Dr. Carol Jones, is always a big draw at GEAPS Exchange.
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Sioux Steel Co.
Sioux Steel Co.’s new 10K paddle sweep for bins up to 132-feet at a capacity of 10,000 bph and its 15K paddle sweep for bins up to 162 feet in diameter and a capacity of 15,000 bph were being showcased.
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Sukup Mfg. Co.
Sukup’s paddle sweep has become popular because of its safety compared to an auger sweep, as facilities become bigger and faster in response to greater grain yields, according to the company.
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Superior Grain Equipment
Superior Grain Equipment manufactures grain storage bins, mixed-flow dryers, handling equipment, conditioning systems and accessories.
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Tapco Inc.
Tapco has introduced patented CCXD-LP (CC Xtreme Duty Low Profile) buckets with “distinctive breaks” on the bottom for clean discharge and low-profile backs for closer spacing on the belt.
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The Essmueller Co.
The Essmueller Co. specializes in customized bulk material handling equipment and solutions.
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Vortex
Vortex specializes in the design and manufacture of components for the transport and flow control of dry bulk solids.
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See You Next Year
GEAPS Exchange will return Feb. 22-25, 2025, to the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
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