Goldkist needs more chicken feed
Preamble
Goldkist is the second largest poultry producer in the country. Goldkist markets 14 million birds per week that need to be fed!
Problem
Demand from Goldkists, Guntersville, AL. feed mill was outstripping supply. The existing, high maintenance “marine leg” bucket unloader took up to 15 hours to unload a barge.
Solution
In order to meet the increasing demand for chicken feed, Goldkist decided to replace the “marine leg” with a more modern, productive material handler.
Specs
700 series E-Crane®, Model 4264. This E-crane features an outreach of 86 ft a maximum duty...