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QA in pharmaceutical production enhanced

In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the highest quality standards in oral solid dosage (OSD) production is essential. Gericke, a leading provider of process engineering solutions, has introduced the innovative Gericke Sampling Valve (GSV) to enhance quality assurance in continuous manufacturing.

The GSV is specifically designed to ensure accurate sampling of...

Heat exchange screw for European pyrolysis plant

Solids handling equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, has supplied a leading pyrolysis technology producer with a heat exchange screw conveyor to cool processed char at a European pyrolysis plant. The cooling screw receives char/ash from the pyrolysis process at up to 500degC and cools the material to below 50degC via the...

Strong progress for Dinnissen UK

Six months after its establishment in September 2024, Dinnissen UK reports positive growth, citing strong client engagement and key project milestones. The UK branch was launched to enhance local support and strengthen relationships with clients across the UK and Ireland.

According to Dan Baxter, Director of UK Operations, the company...

Haver & Boecker showcases technological advancements

Haver & Boecker will exhibit at bauma 2025, highlighting innovations across its technology brands. Under the Haver & Boecker Machinery Division, companies including Haver & Boecker Niagara, IBAU Hamburg, MAJOR, and NEXOPART will present advancements in screening, packing, screen media, and laboratory equipment.

Attendees will explore solutions in screening, processing,...

Enhanced belt cleaning at Richards Bay

Transnet, South Africa’s largest port operator, has introduced new belt-cleaning technology at its Richards Bay bulk minerals terminal. This move aims to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance challenges at one of the country’s key import-export hubs. The terminal, located in KwaZulu-Natal, handles approximately 20 million tonnes of commodities annually, including...

Coperion announces expansion of Switzerland Test Centre

Coperion K-Tron, Switzerland, specialists in feeding and pneumatic conveying technology solutions, has expanded its Test Center at its facility in Niederlenz. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company’s capabilities, particularly for tests involving materials that require containment.

The expansion will allow Coperion to conduct more comprehensive and diverse...

Solving quarrying and mining tramp metal problems

Tramp metal is an unavoidable challenge in mining and quarrying operations. The extraction process, which involves large machinery and heavy equipment, inevitably introduces unwanted metal contaminants into the mined material. These contaminants can cause significant damage to processing equipment such as crushers, screens, and conveyors. Additionally, mining operations often have...

Optimizing packaging efficiency with flexible automation for existing lines

Companies seeking to automate their packaging processes often face the challenge of integrating automated palletizing and load securing technology into existing systems. Specialist packaging machinery manufact, Greif-Velox offers customized solutions, permtting the integration of state-of-the-art palletizing robots and load securing elements into existing packaging lines—regardless of whether the original filling...

New UK agent for TBMA

TBMA has appointed AW Process Ltd as its UK representative. for the company’s rotary valves, diverter valves and samplers.

Andy Woodford of AW Process has over 25 years of experience in the process industry working for and representing leading international manufacturers of solids handling equipment.

Ed Wisse, Managing Director TBMA...

Focus on machine durability

In the world of waste management and mineral processing, machinery durability is key. When Bunting, a leader in magnetic separation technology, partnered with Smiley Monroe, a renowned manufacturer of conveyor belts, they sought to solve a pressing issue: wear and tear on Overband Magnet cleaning belts.

Overband magnets, integral in...