May 2025
Featured in Dry Cargo International: How WeatherSolve Wind Fences Are Redefining Biomass Dust Control
We’re excited to share that WeatherSolve Structures has been prominently featured in the May 2025 issue of Dry Cargo International, a leading global publication for bulk handling and materials management. The article, titled “Wind Fences: The Referees of Biomass,” spotlights WeatherSolve’s engineered solutions as a benchmark for dust control and workplace safety in biomass operations.
As the article notes, managing biomass dust “can become disruptive if not handled correctly,” and WeatherSolve’s wind fences act as the “referee” that keeps operations safe and efficient. The publication highlights a custom-engineered project in South America, where a 430-metre-long, 33-metre-high cathedral-style wind fence was designed to control wind and dust erosion around wood chip stockpiles. The result was a significant reduction in airborne dust without interrupting ongoing site activity, improving safety for workers and reducing the impact on nearby communities.
The feature also emphasizes how properly designed wind fences can reduce wind speeds by up to 80% in localized areas, lower dust dispersion, and decrease combustible dust risks, making them one of the most effective and sustainable approaches for industrial dust management.
Dry Cargo International writes:
“Wind fences are the referee of the biomass industry, making sure that pesky biomass stays on the field and behaves itself to score big for energy.”
This recognition underscores WeatherSolve’s position as a global leader in environmental control structures, delivering engineered solutions that help industries worldwide tackle dust, wind, safely and sustainably.
Read the full feature on page 74 of the May 2025 issue of Dry Cargo International to learn more about how WeatherSolve’s innovative wind fence systems are transforming biomass operations.
Claire Cowie is a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager with over two decades of experience in healthcare and manufacturing. Her career began in pharmacy, where she led teams and honed her skills in quality management systems. As she transitioned to the manufacturing sector, her unique background combines a deep understanding of policy and quality assurance with a keen eye for quality control.
Claire has been instrumental in implementing and cultivating a comprehensive quality control program within WeatherSolve Structures. She has successfully integrated her pharmaceutical background with manufacturing best practices, particularly in areas such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 standards. Her unique blend of experience continues to drive innovation and excellence in her role.