VORTEX NEW ZEALAND APPOINTS PNEUVAY ENGINEERING AS SOLE AGENT FOR ITS BULK POWDER HANDLING COMPONENTS

Vortex New Zealand is proud to appoint Pneuvay Engineering as its sole agent. Previously serving Australia, Pneuvay now extends its expertise to New Zealand to meet growing demand for Vortex’s slide gates, diverters, and valves. Their high-quality bulk powder handling components are installed within gravity flow or dilute and dense phase pneumatic conveying systems.

Pneuvay Engineering officially sole agent for Vortex New Zealand

How did Pneuvay become the Vortex New Zealand agent

The first step was Vortex appointing Pneuvay as its sole agent for Australia in 2022. Michael Choo, General Manager of Operations at Pneuvay, said, "We have had a longstanding relationship with Vortex since 2006. Becoming their sole agent for Australia was a natural progression of this partnership, benefiting Australian industry and both companies."

Close and effective business relationship

The appointment of Pneuvay as the sole agent for New Zealand, expanding its service area, was an important strategic decision. It was rooted in a close and effective business relationship between Pneuvay and Vortex that has flourished over the years.

• Pneuvay has successfully served as Vortex’s sole agent in Australia for several years, delivering tailored dry bulk solids handling solutions using Vortex products or supplying them as standalone items to numerous businesses. All the while it has maintained a strong record for reliability, expertise, and excellent service delivery.
• Recently, Paul Malcolm, General Manager of Engineering at Pneuvay, underwent intensive product training at Vortex Global in the USA. This training enhanced Pneuvay’s ability to provide expert advice when supplying Vortex products.
• New Zealand businesses will benefit from faster support, greater access to resources and customisable equipment that will be designed to meet their exact operational needs.

Full of confidence as regional agent

Laurence Millington, Global Managing Director at Vortex Global, said “Partnering with Pneuvay Engineering to expand into New Zealand is an exciting opportunity for Vortex. Our long and successful history with Pneuvay in Australia gives us full confidence in their ability to bring the same level of expertise and innovation to customers in New Zealand. Pneuvay’ s commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the bulk solids handling industry make them an ideal partner for this expansion.”

Vortex Global Managing Director Laurence Millington

New standard for bulk powder handling solutions

This strengthened partnership brings Vortex’s innovative solutions and Pneuvay’s local expertise and personalised service, trusted by Australian customers, to New Zealand. The collaboration delivers cutting-edge technology to streamline processes and boost productivity. By expanding into New Zealand, Vortex and Pneuvay set a new standard for bulk material handling solutions, reflecting Vortex’s commitment to meeting evolving customer needs and supporting industrial growth. Together, they offer New Zealand businesses reliable, tailored solutions for enhanced success.

Vortex components on offer in New Zealand via Pneuvay

Vortex Australia supplies its full range of components through Pneuvay, categorised into two main groups: valves and spouts. The valve range is divided into three types: gates, diverters, and valves.

Slide gates

Vortex slide gates control bulk powder release from hoppers, bins, silos, or conveyors. They feature a frame with a sliding plate to regulate material flow, operated manually or by pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic mechanisms. More on Vortex slide gates

Diverters

Vortex diverters efficiently redirect bulk powders in gravity flow, dilute phase, or dense phase pneumatic conveying systems. They handle heavy-duty applications, diverting abrasive materials from one source to multiple destinations. More on Vortex diverters

Valves

Vortex valves are designed for handling bulk powders in gravity discharge systems, managing free-flowing materials from bins, bulk bags, chutes, and hoppers. More on Vortex valves

Spouts

Vortex loading spouts, also called loading chutes, enable fast, uniform transfer of dry powders into open or enclosed containers like trucks, railcars, ships, and storage areas. More on Vortex loading spouts

Lead time

Vortex components are custom-built for specific pneumatic conveying and bulk powder handling systems, giving Vortex an edge over competitors. As a result, Pneuvay and Vortex cannot stock them. A lead time of 9–14 weeks from order needs to be allowed for. They’re manufactured in Kansas, USA, and shipped ex-works.

Vortex New Zealand components include slide gates, diverters, valves and loading spouts

Contact us for expertise on Vortex products in New Zealand

As the leading pneumatic conveying company in New Zealand and Australia, Pneuvay provides expert guidance on Vortex components for bulk powder transfer systems. Call us with any questions or for assistance with Vortex components on +61 (03) 8470 3088 or contact us. You can even send us a message via our Facebook page if you like.