According to a Granco Clark news release, Vistawall, the storefront, entrance and curtainwall supplier headquartered in Texas, has chosen Granco Clark to supply the heating and handling equipment for its new 2,5000/2750-ton extrusion press line in Midway, Tenn.

The heating system consists of a Model 69-35-3 "hot jet" log furnace intended for processing eight-inch diameter logs. The furnace and integrated log shear will supply the press with 6,500 pounds per hour of eight-inch diameter billet, the press release also states.

The handling system has a 160-foot cooling table and is equipped with a Granco Clark double puller with enhanced chip collection system, air cooling systems and a second age oven with automatic conveyor system.