The Fertilizer Show 2026: Phosphate Handling System Retrofit

About this event

📅 November 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

📍 The Fertilizer Show 2026

Jenike & Johanson is pleased to announce that McKinnon Ray , Technical Sales Engineer, will present at The Fertilizer Show 2026 as part of the Innovations in Fertilizer Production and Efficiency technical track.

Presentation

Phosphate Handling System Retrofit for Increased Production and Reduced Maintenance Cost

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM – 3:55 PM

Location: Theater 1

Presenter: McKinnon Ray, Jenike & Johanson

Bulk material handling challenges such as plugging, reduced live capacity, wear, and corrosion can significantly impact fertilizer production efficiency and maintenance costs.

Retrofitting existing handling systems can offer a cost-effective alternative to complete equipment replacement. However, successful retrofits require a thorough understanding of material flow properties, operating conditions, and site constraints.

In this technical presentation, McKinnon Ray will examine engineering considerations for retrofitting phosphate handling equipment to improve reliability, safety, and life cycle costs. He will highlight how design and construction decisions influence project outcomes and share practical insights for engineers planning bulk solids handling system upgrades.

What You’ll Learn

• Common bulk solids handling challenges affecting fertilizer production and maintenance.

• Key considerations when retrofitting existing phosphate handling systems.

• How material flow properties and operating conditions influence equipment design.

• Practical approaches to improving system reliability, safety, and long-term performance.

Meet the Presenter

McKinnon Ray – Technical Sales Engineer, Jenike & Johanson

McKinnon specializes in bulk solids handling, storage, and industrial processing solutions. His experience includes diagnosing material flow challenges, improving storage vessel performance, and developing solutions for transfer chutes and pneumatic conveying systems across industries including mining, chemicals, cement, and agriculture.

He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University.

Attending The Fertilizer Show 2026? Join McKinnon’s presentation to explore engineering-based approaches to improving phosphate handling system performance and reducing maintenance costs.