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Containerised ballast water treatment for offshore wind sector

BIO-UV Group has developed and successfully tested a new containerised ballast water treatment (BWT) system aimed at supporting the growing floating offshore wind industry. The innovation addresses the specific compliance challenges faced by floating platforms, which must manage ballast water when moving across territorial waters to prevent the spread of...

Setting new standards in polystyrene production

NexKemia Petrochemicals, a specialist in expandable polystyrene (EPS) production, is expanding its manufacturing capabilities using Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder technology. The system enables continuous, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly production of white and graphite-enhanced EPS (GPS), as well as products containing up to 30% recycled material.

Traditionally, EPS has been...

Fike and Hobré form partnership

Fike Corporation, specialists in industrial safety solutions, has partnered with Hobré International, a process analytics company, to improve fire and explosion prevention in industrial drying systems. The collaboration focuses on mitigating the risks associated with spray dryers – common in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing -which accounted for nearly 18%...

Sifting is not simply sifting

Industrial sifting may appear straightforward, but the process varies greatly depending on the material, application, and desired outcome. From food and pharmaceuticals to plastics and chemicals, selecting the right sifting technology is essential for ensuring product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Fuchs Maschinen AG, Switzerland, outlines some of the technology options

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Sustainable compressed air systems on show

Kaeser Kompressoren presented its latest energy-efficient compressed air and blower technologies at the recent Powtech Technopharm, highlighting sustainable solutions for the conveying of powders and bulk materials. The company’s portfolio focuses on cost-effective air generation, dependable supply, and long-term energy efficiency across industrial processes.

At the centre of Kaeser’s display...

Mettler-Toledo publishes Corporate Responsibility Report

Mettler-Toledo has released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, covering the 2024 reporting year, which outlines progress in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The company reports continued advances under its long-running GreenMT programme, which is now in its 15th year.

In 2024, Mettler-Toledo maintained carbon-neutral operations and achieved 100% renewable...

Bühler announces leadership change in Grains & Food business

The Bühler Group has confirmed that a change in leadership will take place in its Grains & Food business at the start of 2026. Current CEO Johannes Wick will step down from the role at the end of 2025, moving into a new strategic position within the company. He will...

Eriez to present inspection and separation technology

Eriez will showcase a range of inspection and magnetic separation equipment at PACK EXPO 2025, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors to booth SL-11000 in the Lower South Hall will be able to view live demonstrations and speak directly with company...

Meeting demanding petrochemical and bulk handling applications

Rotary valves are widely used in bulk solids handling, serving as discharge devices, airlocks in pneumatic conveying systems, and safety components for isolating pressure differentials or preventing flame and explosion propagation. UK-based Gericke RotaVal, part of the Gericke Group, specialises in the design and manufacture of rotary valves.

In addition...

W&H resolves patent dispute with Chinese manufacturer

Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), the Lengerich-based machinery manufacturer, has successfully concluded a patent dispute with a Chinese company concerning its CONVERTEX woven bag production technology. The case involved eight patents covering key processes, from tubing perforation to the ejection of defective bags.

As part of the settlement, the Chinese manufacturer...