SAXLUND offers their extensive knowledge and expertise in the storage and movement of loose particulate bulk solids. To this end a number of specialized machines, some protected by patents, have been developed to maximize the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the particular operation. The reputation of SAXLUND name has been achieved through the ability to design, manufacture and install quality equipment of first class specification, construction and performance.

Constant research work and trained qualified personnel quarentee an optimal problem solving including professional execution and assistance according to the latest developments in technology THE BASIS OF YOUR TRUST IS OUR KNOWLEDGE OF SILOS AND BULK SOLIDS HANDLING INSTALLATIONS.

History

INNOVATION OUR TRADITION – Silo and conveying systems

Saxlund was founded in 1947 by Mr. Oddmund Saxlund in Norway. This company was specialised in discharge systems for different types of wood chips.

In 1955 Saxlund got the first patent for the rotor discharge system

1958 was done the company foundation of Saxlund AB in Västerhaninge, Sweden

1964 was done the company foundation of Saxlund KG in Soltau, Germany

1972 the company invented the Saxlund – push floor and claimed this patent world wide

1977 the Saxlund – sliding frame was invented and claimed with a patent world wide

1979 the TubeFeeder® was invented in a cooperation with Saxlund and Main Engineering and claimed with a patent world wide

1985 Saxlund received the Welding Certificate according to DIN 18800

1989 the Saxlund – sludge pump for conveying municipal and industrial sludge was invented

1992 Saxlund installed world wide the first sludge pump with a capacity of 50 m³/h in the Netherlands

1992 the Saxlund – Distribution-Station was invented and claimed with a patent

1994 the Saxlund – TWIN sliding frame was invented and claimed with a patent

1995 Saxlund International GmbH was certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001

1998 the company SHS (UK) Ltd. in Southampton, Great Britain was founded

1998 the company Saxlund International Corporation in Hyden Lake, Idaho, U.S.A was founded

2000 the Saxlund rotary distributor was invented and patented.

2000 a Round Bar System Feeder for linear discharge systems was invented and patented

2004 the Saxlund Duplex slugde pump was invented

2006 Saxlund products were certified for use in ATEX zone 21

2006 Expansion of the conformity assessment procedure to comply with current standards and guidelines

2007 Saxlund developed the docking station for ground level arrangement and truck receiving of bulk materials

2008 Saxlund introduces state of the art 3D planning software and data management systems

2012 Optimization of technical planning by introducing a lifecycle management system

2013 Saxlund extends the range of equipment for solids pumps with an angle valve for tight spaces

2014 Saxlund celebrates 50 year anniversary

2014 Professional expansion of after sales 

2015 60 years of experience in the SAXLUND Group

2016 Saxlund acts as EPC contractor (Engineering, Procurement and Construction)

2017 Saxlund receives the CITB- SSSTS and SMSTS certification to manage construction sites in England.

2018 Atex certification for hybrid mixtures according to current standards and guidelines

2019 Saxlund is preparing for Industry 4.0

The Saxlund International group is one of the leading suppliers for engineering and production of storage and conveying systems for installations handling with problematic bulk materials.

Because this work over many decades the company belongs to the most potent suppliers in the world market. Saxlund International has installed their installations in nearly every country in the world. World wide 3000 Saxlund installations are working successful.