JBW manufacturers and sells a patented conical drum and mini bulk tank (tote) mixer. The company was established in 1990 by the current president and owner James Watkins. Traditional paint mixers use a flat propeller blade for mixing or aggitating materials. JBW Systems uses a conical impeller that acts like a pump pulling undissolved solids off the bottom of the drum and blending them back into the liquid. The JBW mixing system consists of 4 basic parts: a 4HP air motor, an extruded aluminum top, a stainless steel shaft and the conical impeller.This mixing device is currently being used by more than 100 companies in North America, including such well known names as Alcoa, BASF, G.E., Lennox, PPG Industries, Sherwin Williams and Owens Corning. The mixer is manufactured in Columbus, Ohio and is being sold around the world. The primary features of the JBW mixer are:1) Lightweight # It weighs between 40 and 46 pounds allowing it to be lifted by just one person per the current OSHA regulations.2) Reduces Fugitive Emissions. An all aluminum top fits securely over 55-gallon drums and even totes. Side plates on the lid lift up allowing full access to the drum for inserting pumps or the addition of other materials. 3) Simplified Drive System. The mixer is driven by a 4 horsepower direct drive air motor making it ideal for explosive environments.4) Quality. The shaft and impeller of the mixer are produced from 304 stainless steel. The lid is fabricated from extruded aluminum.5)Versatility. The mixer is easily converted from a drum to mini-bulk tank mixer in a matter of minutes by adding a shaft extender. This system eliminates the need for built in agitation units. The impeller is also available in a smaller version for mixing materials in 5-gallon buckets.6) Better Agitation. The patented impeller is designed for low shear and reduced air entrapment. It also disperses large volumes of liquid from the bottom of the container significantly reducing mixing time.