It only took 20 seconds on Apr. 26 for an F3 tornado to decimate BinMaster’s 115,000-square-foot facility in Lincoln, Neb., but what’s even more remarkable is the company was back to assembling its level sensors and wireless devices at a new location in less than three weeks. And, in mid-July, BinMaster moved into its new offices at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln’s (UNL) Innovation Campus.
Likewise, the company’s new plant is only a few miles from its prior location in Lincoln. This is where BinMaster set up new production lines, while its supply-chain staff replenished inventory of almost 30,000 parts in a new 40,000-square-foot warehouse and manufacturing facility. The new offices are just minutes away from the new plant on UNL’s 249-acre public/private research campus that houses businesses, a conference center and the Nebraska Innovation Studio.
“Our swift recovery is a testament to the unity and commitment of our entire team. We couldn't have done it without the unwavering support of our vendor partners and the resilience of our IT infrastructure that preserved our history,” says Scott McLain, president of Garner Industries and BinMaster. “These contributions were instrumental in our rapid progress.”
BinMaster’s new engineering manager, Collin Humphrey, was already slated to join its team before the tornado struck. He oversees the long-term team that designs, certifies and enhances BinMaster’s products. Humphery has a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an M.S. degree in engineering management, both from UNL.
“During our recovery, we certified and introduced a new line of rotary level indicators on schedule,” says Scott Hudson, EVP at BinMaster. “BinMaster is here to stay, and we’re here right now to solve customers’ inventory problems.”
In fact, new BinMaster rotaries include BMRX-300 with a large LED status indicator light, BMRX-200 with PCB and DPDT switch, and BMRX-100 electromechanical models. All feature a distinctive, red, aluminum enclosure that rotates 360° to point conduit entries down to protect against moisture ingress. The new rotary line also offers a wide assortment of 1.25-inch and 1.5-inch process connections, as well as CSA and ATEX hazardous location approvals.
