InnovationAt Meridian Industries and Wheatland Bins we’re committed to bringing innovation to every facet of our business. Innovation in product design, manufacturing and distribution. Innovation in dealer support and education. Innovation in customer relations, financing, warranty and service. And innovation in employee incentive and retention programs.

Premium Versatility: Friesen, Wheatland and Stor-King bins

Before you compare a Meridian Industries or Wheatland bin to a competitor’s bin, see the other side of this sheet to get some surprising facts!

From Leg to Lid

1. Design• Improved industrial design and engineering to withstand the

needs of our agricultural and commercial customers. • Bins feature an outside leg band PLUS a continuous 3/8" x 5"

support ring.• Leg design leaves more room for an auger and a less restrictive

work space.• Outside legs make the bin more stable whether on concrete or

a steel base.2. Quality

• No cutting corners. We use only HSS tubing on all bracing to ensure the long-term strength and stability.

• All of our steel components and materials are designed and selected utilizing our suppliers latest technology to ensure the best quality bin for each application.

3. Strength• The NEW GENERATION engineered steel base offers

additional foot print support and load strength.• All HSS tubing, leg bands, leg rings, bracing and sheeting is

top quality and carefully selected.• Our outside leg design makes the entire bin stronger allowing

for even heavy fertilizer products to be stored safely.4. Safety and Features

• Retractable ladder, and ongoing attention to ladder/rung design, advances in safety and convenience.

• Actual 25" top opening with 27" vented lid.• Roof cone and hopper cone angles are designed to maximize

the full capacity of our bins and enable complete cleanout.5. Warranty

• Simply put, it’s the best warranty and service commitment in the industry – 10 year structural and 5 year limited paint warranty.

• A warranty is only as valuable as the company offering it. We’re committed to stand behind our products and warranty with our dedicated service team.

6. PREMIUM POWDER COATING... Not all POWDER COATING is equalHow can we offer a 5 year limited paint warranty on our Premium bins?• We’ve recently implemented new innovations in steel

preparation and cleaning processes which are critical in achieving superior paint coverage.

• Also our continual investment and engineering into powder chemistry has resulted in superior paint quality, providing: - Twice the “salt spray rating” of competitive and standard

powder coating. (Salt spray rating is the industry benchmark for corrosion resistance.)

- Much better edge coverage on sharp surfaces.- Superior adhesion to all areas including seams and smooth

surfaces.- Extra abrasion resistance.- Additional slip factor for improved product flow.

• Our new powder coating chemistry and coating techniques are exclusive to Meridian Industries and Wheatland bins.

• Constant scrutiny and testing at in-house and private test labs ensures the leading paint finish quality in the industry.

7. Service• Dealers and partners in communities all across Canada and

the US are easy to reach and ready to serve their customers. Our dealers have a vested interest in their customers’ business operations and ensuring their complete satisfaction. Many dealers have their own bin tractor/trailer units.

• We have four strategically placed production facilities to ensure the quickest response time possible and over 30 trucks and 75 trailers deliver bins virtually all across Canada and the US.

• On staff engineers and design people to assist customers with custom storage needs.

8. Commitment• Smoothwall hopper bins are our specialty, not a side line.

We’re the hopper bin specialists.• Over 40 years of experience specializing in hopper bin design

and production.• Over 500 trained and committed employees. Many employees

with over 25 years experience.• Over 300,000 square feet of production space and 100,000

cubic feet of powder bake ovens.• A trained and dedicated sales team serving regions across

Canada and the US.• Our ownership and management team are industry leaders

and are listed among the “Best Managed Companies”.

Premium Grain Storage: Grain Max bins• Grain Max hopper bins have the same workmanship,

production techniques, powder coating innovations, warranty and support team as our Premium versatile brands; but are

designed and priced specifically for on farm grain storage. Gauges and steel thickness are designed for grain storage.

4232 - 38 St.Camrose, AB T4V 4B21-800-830-2467

Bin There, Done That, We Have the PlansActually we have over 40 years of designs and drawings on hopper bins. Each revision and new drawing is a step forward as we respond to our customers changing needs and implement the latest innovations in design and engineering. Some of the needs addressed over the years have been additional capacity and size selection, storage for heavier and corrosive products, longer paint

however occasionally a “Retro” idea is revisited. For this reason we are reintroducing and making available a bin design from our

and value of improved models.

Original Hopper Bin Design: Frontier bins

1.meaning the diameter of the legs and support band are narrower than the bin.

2.cone, and the legs welded to the inside of this band with some additional support at the top of each leg.

3. Long pipe or angle iron is used for diagonal bracing to support and stabilize the legs under the cone.

4. A 45 degree cone is required with a set-in leg, and this steeper

typical angle of repose for grain is 30–35 degrees, and poor

5.multiple bins can be placed closer together still leaving room to walk between.

6. With steeper cones or taller bins, a suitable pea ladder should be utilized to minimize kernel damage to peas, soybeans or other more fragile commodities falling the extra distance.

Why a Frontier bin is the best bin of its type: • Each Frontier bin is backed by a team of specialists that

supports each customer.• It’s coated with the same Premium powder coating as our

Premium and newer models.•

on time, even in the busy season.•

are ready to help with all storage needs.•

great team to help with any service needs.• Additional standard features like a 25" top opening, view

• Over 40 years of experience and engineering from the bin specialists.

Friesen, Wheatland, Stor-King and Grain Max are registered trademarks of Meridian Manufacturing Group. ©2006 Meridian Manufacturing Group. WHE-008

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