Vigan Engineering SA

Located at the heart of the European Union, VIGAN ENGINEERING S.A. manufactures dry agribulk materials handling equipment:
 

·         Portable pneumatic conveyors (or grain pumps)

·         Pneumatic continuous barge and ship unloaders on gantry

·         Mechanical continuous ship unloaders

·         Mechanical loaders.

 

VIGAN capabilities also include complete turnkey projects planning, development, manufacturing and management for port terminal including ship unloading & loading, storage facilities and bagging operations.

Customer-oriented, VIGAN has developed its own state-of-the-art technologies such as multi-stage turbo-blowers, airlocks, Ni-hard elbow, suction nozzle, telescopic piping system, filters, dust-free loading spouts, galvanized boom with gangways, stairs and platforms.

With more than 1,200 machines sold throughout more than 80 countries over 42 years, including 180 large size equipment of several hundred metric tons handling capacity, VIGAN is a most  reliable and specialised company in its sector with a recognised international experience and know-how.

VIGAN’s start-to-finish customer service and the wide range of equipment – pneumatic and/or mechanical - along with the ability to manage complete turnkey projects such as Grain Terminals, have been rewarded by the prestigious IBJ Award 2011 in the “Best Ship Loading/Unloading System” category.

Products

Mobile Portable Machines/Grain Pumps	Capacity:           100 - 250 tph Working mode: Suck and/or Blow Vessels: all sizes Many operating possibilities: >vessel <-> truck/train/conveyor >silo <-> truck/train/vessel >transhipment >on quay/ship deck/pontoon Wide range of accessories
Pneumatic Barge Unloaders << Tower Type >>	Capacity:           160 - 600 tph Vessels: coasters and barges Many options: >capacity, rail/tires/stationary, customize dimensions (height/width), electrical/diesel engine, discharging, boom length, optional devices Main benefits: most efficient for river barges
Pneumatic Continuous Ship Unloaders on Gantry: NIV Type	Capacity:           200 – up to 800 tph Vessels: all sizes Customised upon requirements: >Capacity, rail/tires/stationary, gantry dimensions (height/width), electrical motor and/or diesel engine, discharging into trucks/quay conveyor, boom length, optional devices Main benefits: >Efficiency: average up to 80%, reliability, return on investment, low weight
Mechanical Continuous Ship Unloaders: SIMPORTER	Capacity:           600 – up to 1,500 tph Vessels: up to post-Panamax Twin-belt technology Main benefits: high capacity and efficiency, cost effectiveness (low energy consumption, low operational and maintenance costs), environment-friendly qualities (low noise, dust control)
Mechanical Ship Loaders	Capacity:           up to 1,200 tph Vessels: all sizes Any type of cargo Customizable: capacity, rail/tires/stationary, gantry dimensions (height/width), rotating and/or telescopic boom length, telescopic loading spout, dust reduction, control cabin, static/rotating thrower Main benefits: flexibility, efficiency, reliability, return on investment
Turnkey Projects	Complete grain terminals, which can include for instance: >    1 pneumatic NIV 600 tph >    1 mechanical SIMPORTER 1,000 tph >    Conveyors >    12 bagging stations (12 x 60 tph) >    1 flat storage building of 40,000 m3 >    Engineering services including       erection & training

• VIGAN Wears Seven-League Boots - December, 2011

  VIGAN manufactures a complete range of pneumatic and mechanical equipment including ship unloaders and loaders and complete turnkey projects for port terminals

• Pneumatic Or Mechanical Unloaders For Grain - October, 2011

  The ever growing markets for grain including non-food and feed utilisation underline the importance of grain transportation and handling

• VIGAN Barge Unloading Technology - July, 2011

  VIGAN barge unloading technology helps keep trucks off the road

• South America Represents Fertile Sales Region For VIGAN - June, 2011

  Grains handling specialist VIGAN has been very active in Central and South America for many years, with much of its equipment sold to the region

• Sales Remain Buoyant For VIGAN Pneumatic Equipment - May, 2011

  Good sales for VIGAN in 2010, with equipment sold to Egypt, Greece, France, Vietnam, Pakistan, the Ukraine, Nigeria, South Africa, Myanmar, Syria and Colombia

• VIGAN Order Book Remains Healthy - May, 2011

  Good sales for VIGAN in 2010 and good range of orders received for 2011

• VIGAN Expertise For Wood Pellets Unloading - May, 2011

  A co-firing power plant produces more ecological energy with wood pellets

• VIGAN Jet Slinger For Large Vessel Loading - April, 2011

  VIGAN has developed a ‘jet slinger’ device which is fitted to the bottom of loading pipes to facilitate the loading of large vessels

• Busy Time For Belgian Equipment Manufacturer - November, 2010

  Bulk handling giant VIGAN remains very busy with a range of projects

• Pneumatic Expertise Integral Part Of Handling Systems For Power Plant - May, 2010

  Alternative and renewable sources of energy a major concern not only due to limited fossil fuel resources, but also within the context of the worldwide efforts to limit gas emissions

• VIGAN Reports On Recent Loader And Unloader Activity

  Belgian Equipment manufacturer VIGAN manufactures a range of bulk materials handling systems, including mobile pneumatic continuous ship unloaders for vessels up to post-Panamax size, mechanical loaders for any size of ship, complete storage systems in ports and the agricultural industries

• Good Year For VIGAN Despite Downturn

  Major CSU manufacturer VIGAN SA is continuing to find customers for its continuous ship unloaders, despite the economic situation of the last eighteen months

• VIGAN's Company Brochure

  For an overview of VIGAN's products and activities

Rue de l'Industrie 16 BE-1400 Nivelles Belgium Contact: Mr Nicolas Dechamps (Managing Director)

Tel: +32 67 89 50 41
Fax: +32 67 89 50 60
info@vigan.com
www.vigan.com