A customer located on the Ohio River sought PMI’s help to improve their barge loading system, which was reliant on trucks to transport material to barges. PMI engineered, manufactured, and installed a 3,000-foot conveyor system that streamlined the process, eliminating the need for trucks and significantly increasing efficiency. The new system, which also included a loadout system adaptable to river elevation, increased the customer’s loading capacity from 55 to 80 barges, equating to 144,000 tons of material per week.

Our system features a state-of-the-art Thern custom-engineered dual drum winch, allowing precise adjustments with a range of incline up to 9.88 degrees and decline to -6.63 degrees. And here’s the kicker: unlike standard models, ours is equipped with a Hillard Brake System for unmatched safety and control.

This innovation not only improved operational efficiency but also reduced costs and environmental impact.