My partner and I have a one-time need to remove some 1000 cu yds of dry and damp (up to 500 lbs. per cu yd) beechwood curls used in aging beer, wine, vinegar, from some 30 tanks. It must come out the top (up to 15' suction lift) then travel up to 120' horizontally into a bulk handling trailer. We're looking for a source to supplly the necessary equipment on a short term rental. We need it in Northern California and then later in Southern California.

Any suggestions as to the best manner to accomplish the job? How about size of equipment needed and estimated costs involved or recommended equipment suppliers? Here's a photo of the dry beechwood curls. They're around one inch in diameter and one and a half inches in length.

Thanks for any assistance.

Steve Hammatt ■