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Gericke introduces GFS Gen3
Gericke has launched the Gericke Formulation Skid GFS Gen3, a new continuous manufacturing platform for the formulation of OSD (oral solid dosage). It is designed to speed up pharmaceutical production, making it simpler and safer.
“At its core, GFS Gen3 reflects a different way of thinking about continuous manufacturing,” said Bernhard Meir, Head of...

10 years in Birmingham for Minebea Intec
This year, Minebea Intec is marking 10 years since relocating its UK head office to Birmingham.
Over the last decade, Minebea Intec, a manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, has delivered innovative solutions for customers operating across a range of sectors, bringing performance, safety, and efficiency gains to production...

Mesabi Metallics secures funding for iron ore mine and pellet plant
Mesabi Metallics has secured $150 million (€128 million) from Macquarie Group, supporting the startup of its Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore mine and pellet plant. This falls in line with the USA’s agenda to strengthen industrial supply chains and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.
This funding is in...

Minebea Intec’s load cell helps cut costs
Minebea Intec has developed the PR 6221 load cell to help alleviate the administrative burden of recording material flows. Designed to accommodate high loads, demanding environmental conditions and long-term stability, the product is designed to help chemicals manufacturers keep control of their material flows, weigh accurately, and track data –...

HAVER & BOECKER opens service centre in Turkey
HAVER & BOECKER, a global leader in packing, palletising and bagging equipment, has opened a new service centre in Turkey. The facility, Haver Service and Consumables Turkey, is in partnership with Ilka, the company’s longstanding industrial packing supplier and representative in the region. The new location will reduce response times,...

Metso partners with BSF to expand German network
Metso, a sustainable technology company for minerals processing and metals refining industries, is strengthening its German distributor network by appointing BSF Aufbereitungstechnik , a partner for recycling raw materials technology, as its exclusive distributor for West and South Germany.
This expansion builds on BSF’s existing Metso coverage in the Netherlands.
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Qlar opens new particle test centre in India
Qlar, a company for sustainable transformation of manufacturing processes, is opening a new test centre for reliable pneumatic conveying.
Customers in metals, cement and energy sectors will benefit from a 680-metre conveyor. The powerful facility enables realistic testing for dense-phase applications. Qlar has positioned it as a practical test infrastructure...

Metso releases Robotic Split Strip for copper operations
Metso, a hydrometallurgy solutions company, has introduced a Robotic Split Strip that improves copper electrorefining operations. Known as Outotec®, the system separates the cathode sheets from the cathode plate in copper electrorefining operations.
Outotec® combines hydraulic control and robotics. It is a compact, flexible and efficient product with a smaller footprint and lower weight. It cuts down on larger mechanical structures and reduces the need for a high number of components – leading to spare...

Control Station collaborates with Dimensions Software to improve loop feedback and operations
Control Station and Dimensions Software are teaming up to help plant operators identify poorly performing control loops.
According to Control Stations, industry studies suggest that 30-40% of industrial loops perform below optimal and lead to a loss of production, increased energy consumption and inconsistent product quality.
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UK government to nationalise British Steel
The UK government is expected to take over control of British Steel from its Chinese owner, Jingye, in the coming weeks, according to The Financial Times.
British Steel operates the last two blast furnaces remaining in the UK. The company remains under the control of the Jingye Group, which bought it out of bankruptcy in early 2020. The Scunthorpe facility was...


