b'THE FUTURE OF HANDLINGMeridian Manufacturing unveils the Convey-All 1650-TL VOLT,the first Battery Powered, Portable Ag ConveyorLANGHAM, SASKATCHEWAN- JULY 18, 2022- At Ag in Motion, one of the largest farm shows in Canada, Meridian Manufacturing launched the Convey-All 1650-TL VOLT, the industrys first battery-powered handling solution.Meridian has always embraced new technology and are excited to introduce battery-powered equipment in the ag industry. Glenn Friesen, Meridians Sr. VP of Marketing and Sales recognized the need for a battery-powered option, and the idea of the VOLT was born. Its clear that the world is shifting towards electric power. We want to be on the forefront of the industry, and made the decision to manufacture the first battery powered conveyor. Glenn Friesen, Sr. VP., Meridian ManufacturingBeing on the cutting edge is nothing new for Meridian. Meridian revolutionized on-farmProduct Manager Gerald Unrau, on site at AIMstorage and handling with the first SmoothWall Hopper Bin in 1965 and later created the first Bulk Seed Tender TMin 1989. They pushed the manufacturing envelope with some of the largest powder coating ovens in North America, offering industry-leading, long-lasting equipment coatings.In 2016, Meridian purchased Convey-All Industries, a company with a reputation for durable and reliable handling equipment. Utilizing the robust hydraulic drive system, Convey-All was tasked with engineering a battery powered version of their flagship 1650-TL. Product Manager Gerald Unrau was thrilled with the end result.The VOLT has quieter operation with instant power. Its Reliable- no warm up time or trying to start a cold engine. Safety, ease of use, and portability are key advantages32KWH BATTERYThe VOLT is able to load six to ten trucks on a single charge. It can be operated connected to the charger but only charges when not in use (between loads).Unrau sees endless potential for the VOLT, and unique opportunity that only electric power can offer. The VOLT can be operated and moved inside with no worries about emissions. It opens up many markets where combustible engines arent permitted and portability are concerns.Key Features of the VOLT are*:28HP ELECTRIC MOTOR96 volt system: 32kwh battery, 3.3kw charger, 28HP Electric MotorSelf-contained drive systemHeavy duty mover kitApproximately 2.5 hour continuous run time (1.5 under full load, 8 hour run time)The innovation wont stop at the 1650-TL. Meridians vision for the future is to offer a full line of equipment that can utilize the VOLT battery system. For more information on the VOLT, visit www.convey-all.com or www.meridianmfg.com or call (800) 665-7259.*Features are on prototype units, subject to change for production models. 3.3KW CHARGER 2022 Meridian Manufacturing, Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. (08/2022)'