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Oktober - 2023
Week 4
1

ICL Boulby upgrades magnetic separators30.10.2023

ICL is making significant upgrades to its magnetic separators at its mine in North Yorkshire, UK.
2

Eriez names Daryl Leach as CFO and Treasurer30.10.2023

Eriez has appointed Daryl Leach as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer.
3

Mobile bulk bag discharger and flexible screw conveyor30.10.2023

A new mobile frame-mounted bulk bag discharger with flexible screw conveyor has been introduced by Flexicon, designed to permit dust-free discharging and conveying of bulk solid materials at multiple plant locations.
4

Simplified feeding process integration with preconfigured controllers30.10.2023

Feeding processes can often present challenges.
5

Safer material handling and ATEX30.10.2023

In 2008, there was an explosion in a sugar refinery near Georgia, United States, in which 14 people died.
Week 3
1

Transporting poorly flowing cocoa powder23.10.2023

Cocoa powders are used to provide the characteristic taste and colour of chocolate beverages.
2

Continuous mixer for cereal bar production23.10.2023

Ajax Equipment has supplied a leading UK cereal bar and snack manufacturer with a stainless steel twin-screw mixer.
3

Efficient process technology for dogs and cats23.10.2023

The demand for veterinary products is increasing worldwide – and with it the need for efficient, hygienic manufacturing processes for products such as chewable tablets.
4

Lindner expands into France23.10.2023

Lidner has expanded into France, with the establishment of Lindner France with Croupe Cimme.
5

Separation automates quality control23.10.2023

Separation AG is increasing the quality of its services by offering its customers automated quality control using innovative analysing technology from Optical Control Systems (OCS) GmbH.
September - 2023
Week 3
1

Innovative digital rotary encoder launched18.09.2023

4B Group has introduced the “Encoder-Flex 1024”, a configurable multi-function encoder designed for monitoring position or speed.
2

AHS and AMP at PPMA18.09.2023

Automated Handling Solutions is set to join forces with Advanced Material Processing (AMP), integrating Kason Corporation and Marion Process Solutions, to showcase their material processing equipment and solutions at the PPMA show (26 - 28 September, Birmingham’s NEC).
3

ScrapeTec embarks on “World Tour”18.09.2023

As part of its commitment to strengthen its worldwide presence, ScrapeTec is “going global” in September 2023, showcasing its solutions and innovations at three international trade shows
4

Dust-free vacuum conveying lines18.09.2023

A new Flexicon BFF Series Bulk Bag Discharger contains dust when connecting bag spouts and feeding material into vacuum conveying lines, preventing contamination of the product and plant environment.
Week 2
1

Simplified rotor extraction system launched11.09.2023

Coperion will be exhibiting a new development within its FX full access series for rotary valves on its stand at Powtech this year.
2

Faithful service - for 36 years11.09.2023

An R5 oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump from Busch Vacuum Solutions has been in service since 1987 in the production area of bakery and cake shop Feinbäckerei Ruch.
3

Lehvoss relocates in China11.09.2023

The Lehvoss production facility has become too small due to the growth of the Lehvoss compound activities (CPM) in China and Korea.
4

Schenck Process: refocusing on core business11.09.2023

Schenck Process is now working to develop a sustainable business following the carve-out of its food solutions to Hillenbrand/Coperion.
5

Hauert - optimising fertiliser production11.09.2023

Fertilisers play a pivotal role in agriculture and make a significant contribution to boosting crop yields and food production.
Week 1
1

Energy-efficiency technology on show04.09.2023

The energetic saving potential of more efficient process technology is the focus of German machine and plant manufacturer ystral’s booth at Powtech 2023.
2

Rayman - celebrating its 30th anniversary in 202304.09.2023

Rayman spol. s r. o. is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary.
3

New NX feeder for optimal bulk material flow04.09.2023

The enhanced version of its NX Series feeder will be one of the main products on display at the Kubota Brabender Technologie stand at Powtech 2023
4

Duravant Group President appointed04.09.2023

Duravant has appointed Jack Lee as Group President, Food Sorting and Handling Solutions.
5

Decentralised frequency inverter extended04.09.2023

The power range of the Nordac ON decentralised frequency inverter has now been extended to 2.6 kW and the Nordac ON+ to up to 3 kW.
August - 2023
Week 4
1

Test station for palletizing robots28.08.2023

SSB is now offering trials for its customers’ logistics and packaging process in its test station with its palletising robot Ai1800.
2

Enhanced material handling for Saracen Horse Feeds28.08.2023

Ajax Equipment, has supplied equine nutrition specialists, Saracen Horse Feeds, with a lump breaker for reducing the size of caked sugar beet pulp from big bags.
3

Helping to transform plastic waste into recycled fibre28.08.2023

To tackle the problem of large quantities of plastics ending up in waterways and landfills, Unifi, Inc. collects used plastics, primarily post-consumer PET bottles, and transform them into REPREVE, a high-performance recycled fiber.
4

Glatt MD retires28.08.2023

Dr Reinhard Böber is retiring from the management of Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH on 1 September.
5

Highlighting safe conveyor equipment design28.08.2023

Conveyors are among the most dynamic and potentially dangerous equipment in bulk handling.
Week 3
1

Beumer’s complete packaging lines at Powtech21.08.2023

Packaging line supplier Beumer will be presenting its modular packaging and palletizing systems along with other solutions at Powtech, Nuremberg (September 26 to 28).
2

Twin-line bulk bag filling system launched21.08.2023

Materials handling specialist Spiroflow has launched a next-generation twin-line bulk bag filling system.
3

New rotary vane vacuum pump from Busch21.08.2023

The new rotary vane vacuum pump from Busch has been developed with the aim of increasing energy savings by up to 25%.
4

Energy efficiency from Kaeser21.08.2023

At Powtech 2023, Kaeser Kompressoren will be showcasing on its stand 4-242 its range of versatile compressed air solutions, the highlight of which is the new CSG series rotary screw compressor.
5

Screw conveyors and Feeders for Thailand21.08.2023

Solids handling specialist, Ajax Equipment, has completed a pair of projects in Thailand.
6

Circular separators versus linear separators21.08.2023

In industrial material processing applications, the selection of appropriate separators plays a crucial role in achieving efficient and effective production processes.
Week 2
1

Glatt focuses on safety concepts at POWTECH14.08.2023

Glatt will be presenting cutting-edge safety concepts at POWTECH 2023 aimed at exceeding current legal requirements
2

SSB tests granulate thrower in a 53ft container14.08.2023

Freight containers measuring 53ft in length are relatively common in North America, offering considerably more space than the standard 20ft, 30ft and 40ft shipping containers.
3

New 12.5-tonne crane for Bunting-Redditch14.08.2023

Two new cranes are the latest investments at Bunting’s magnetic separator and metal detector manufacturing facility in Redditch, UK.
4

Eirich launches “world premiere” at Powtech 202314.08.2023

Eirich will be presenting the world premiere of its new generation of laboratory mixers, for use in a wide range of applications with state-of-the-art control systems.
5

BLUEONE established to recycle plastics14.08.2023

From waste to recycled granulate, potential new raw materials pass through several different recycling processes.
Juli - 2023
Week 4
1

POWTECH: BHS-Sonthofen puts focus on laboratory and pilot tests31.07.2023

BHS-Sonthofen ensures successful project execution with individual test concepts tailored to its customers particularly from the chemical industry.
2

New MD at Lödige24.07.2023

Maximilian Hoyer is the new managing director of the Paderborn-based process technology specialist Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH.
3

Boosting shredders’ profits24.07.2023

The Eriez Shred1 Ballistic Separator is aimed at increasing propelling shredder yards’ profitability by capitalising on the surging demand for low-copper shred from steelmakers.
4

Improved control screening machine24.07.2023

Industrial processing solutions manufacturer Daxner has recently launched an improved version of its control screening machine.
5

Meeting the surge in demand for grain-based foods31.07.2023

How can food manufacturers keep up with the demand in grain-based foods? Stephen Harding, managing director at Gough Engineering, proposes a solution to help maintain quality and efficiency throughout production lines.
6

Beumer Group supplies robust and reliable packaging lines for the petrochemical industry31.07.2023

Machines used in petrochemical plants must be especially reliable and robust.
Week 3
1

Greif-Velox and dy-pack co-operation for SAFEDyVac17.07.2023

Packaging machinery manufacturer Greif-Velox and paper sack manufacturer dy-pack have combined their expertise to develop three optimized bag types under the name “SAFEDyVac” for users bagging ultra-fine powders with VeloVac vacuum technology.
2

Bertschi Zhangjiagang Liquids Hub opens in China17.07.2023

Bertschi Group has officially opened its Zhangjiagang Liquids Chemical Hub.
3

Washdown option for Gericke RotaVal Valves Certified17.07.2023

The Gericke RotaVal IPx9K external washdown option is now officially UKAS certified.
4

Twin screw extruder for Plastics2chemicals Plant17.07.2023

Coperion will deliver a ZSK Mc18 twin screw extruder and corresponding peripherals for a Plastics2chemicals (P2C) plant that Belgian waste management company Indaver is building to chemically recycle plastic waste.
Week 2
1

Glatt joins forces with Merck for cosmetic pigment production10.07.2023

On 30 June 2023, a completely new type of production plant for special effect pigments was officially commissioned at the Glatt Technology Centre.
2

Ergonomic handling and increased sample throughput10.07.2023

With the new Planetary Ball Mill PM 300 Retsch has added another model to its ball mill range.
3

“POWTECH” to rebrand as “POWTECH TECHNOPHARM” from 202510.07.2023

POWTECH is expanding its importance as the technology platform for the processing sector, and will in future operate under a new branding as “POWTECH TECHNOPHARM”.
Week 1
1

Breaking down frozen enzymes for water treatment03.07.2023

Ajax Equipment has supplied a leading speciality chemical producer with a lump breaker and block tip chute.
2

New sales manager for RMGroup Australia03.07.2023

RMGroup has appointed Mervyn Cupples as its new sales manager for Australia.
3

Beumer: “Rethinking the machine”03.07.2023

The Beumer Group has completely redesigned and overhauled its paletpac range of palletizers.
4

Dual-Arch Bulk Bag conditioner launched03.07.2023

A new Hydraulic Bulk Bag conditioner from Flexicon features arched doorway masts that increase overhead clearance for easier insertion and removal of palletised bulk bags using a forklift.
5

Lindner celebrates opening of “new home of recycling”03.07.2023

The Lindner family business invited long-time associates and partners to the official opening of the new company headquarters in Spittal/Drau, Austria
Juni - 2023
Week 3
1

Case study: silo replacement19.06.2023

A recent project undertaken by Gericke entailed a client who needed to replace a silo in an existing plant due to contamination risks, while improving safety facilities and increasing production capacity at the same time.
2

ystral whitepaper: trends in mechanical process engineering19.06.2023

ystral has published a whitepaper on trends and mega trends in process technology.
3

Getting the most from extraction systems19.06.2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reported more than 500 explosions in US grain handling facilities in the last 35 years, causing 180 deaths and 675 injuries.
4

High Intensity Magnetic Separation at XVIII ECerS19.06.2023

The XVIIIth Conference of the European Ceramic Society takes place in Lyon, France on 2-6 July 2023.
5

Water-soluble bag for dry mix mortar19.06.2023

Mondi is introducing SolmixBag, a water-soluble bag for the construction industry.
Week 2
1

Coperion donates food extruder to Purdue University12.06.2023

Coperion has donated a ZSK 27 Food Extruder in Hybrid Version to Purdue University based in West Lafayette, Indiana.
2

New CEO for Schenck Process EMEA and Asia12.06.2023

Dr Jörg Ulrich has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Schenck Process EMEA and Asia business unit.
3

FFS bagging machine from the ASSAC series12.06.2023

SSB exhibited an FFS bagging machine from the ASSAC series on the joint stand with PAYPER at the interpack trade fair.
4

AHS and AMP open test facility in Germany12.06.2023

Automated Handling Solutions and Advanced Material Processing have launched a new test facility in central Germany.
Week 1
1

Beumer acquires the Hendrik Group05.06.2023

Conveying and loading systems manufacturer Beumer has acquired the Hendrick Group, enabling it to expand its portfolio in the field of bulk material transport
2

Removing tramp metal particulates05.06.2023

High-intensity magnetic separation equipment from Eriez is gaining recognition among glass manufacturers for its ability to remove tramp metal particulates from the mixing and blending of raw ingredients such as silica, soda ash and limestone prior to the melting process in a furnace.
3

Gough Engineering appoints new national sales manager05.06.2023

Materials handling specialist Gough Engineering has appointed Jonathan Pegram as its new national sales manager for the UK.
4

Symach introduces new palletizer05.06.2023

Symach has launched its new 3500S conventional push-type palletizer – which, it reports, offers efficient and high-speed palletizing capabilities using intuitive controls.
5

Certified weather resistance of explosion vents05.06.2023

With environmental influences and weather extremes increasing globally, REMBE engineers have been prompted to test the protective effect of REMBE explosion vents against weather-related water and air permeability.
Mai - 2023
Week 4
1

Big Bag unloader: updated design29.05.2023

Based on customer feedback and new safety and hygiene requirements, Gericke has further developed the Big Bag unloading stations.
2

Titan Slide Gate for handling pet feedstock29.05.2023

Vortex has supplied two rectangular Titan Slide Gate Valves, separated by an intermediate feed hopper.
3

New Mixproof CIP and Process valves29.05.2023

Alfa Laval has introduced two new hygienic valves, the Alfa Laval “Unique Mixproof CIP” and “Unique Mixproof Process”, extending its hygienic double-seat valve range to meet market demands.
4

Recycling Plastics with Twin Screw Extruders29.05.2023

Coperion will be exhibiting at the Compounding World / Recycling World Expo 2023 exhibition in Essen, Germany (14/15 June), displaying its technologies and process solutions for compounding and recycling of plastics.
5

“Why we must invest in processing to meet recycling goals”29.05.2023

Stephen Harding explains why companies must invest in processing equipment to recover and gain value from their recycled products.
Week 3
1

Granulation Course & Conference Programme22.05.2023

Sheffield University has announced the programme for the Granulation Course and Conference
2

Effluent decontamination systems upgraded and renamed22.05.2023

Suncombe has recently added new features to it range of Effluent Decontamination Systems (EDS) incorporating connectivity, sustainability and efficiency improvements required for the mid 2020’s and the post-COVID era.
3

Adams Brothers earns 2022 Eriez Merwin Award22.05.2023

Dave Heubel has announced that Adams Brothers, Inc. is the winner of the 2022 Eriez Merwin Award.
4

Agitated screw feeders expand chemical production22.05.2023

Ajax Equipment has supplied one of Europe’s leading fine chemical manufacturers with two agitated screw feeders and a screw conveyor to expand production.
5

Schenck FPM business to join Coperion22.05.2023

Hillenbrand has entered into an agreement to acquire Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) business.
Week 2
1

Bespoke conveying system from Spiroflow and Cablevey delivers on its promise15.05.2023

Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors, operating as part of AHS, have recently collaborated to provide Scottish oats producer, Oat Co., with a bespoke conveyor system.
2

Successful interpack 2023 for W&H15.05.2023

Lengerich-based machine builder Windmöller & Hölscher enjoyed a successful interpack 2023, noting that the change in the packaging industry increases the demand for innovative machines.
3

Bunting at Plastics Recycling World Expo 202315.05.2023

The effective separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metal is a key stage in the successful recycling of plastic and plastic containers.
4

Leading role for “Intelligent” conveyor belt tracker15.05.2023

Conveyor belt specialists ScrapeTec, of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, recently launched its “E-PrimeTracker”.
5

Mettler-Toledo Launches X2 Series of X-ray Solutions15.05.2023

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X2 Series of high-performing x-ray systems to help enhance product safety for all food manufacturers.
Week 1
1

Depth stop for samplers – helpful accessory for sampling bulk goods01.05.2023

To make a sampling procedure reproducible, it should always be carried out under the same conditions.
2

Venting surge hopper to solve “bridging” challenge01.05.2023

BFM Global's development team has used its Seeflex 040E material to create the BFM Venting Surge Hopper - a new solution to bridging, a common problem for manufacturers processing bulk powders.
3

New melt index testers save time and increase repeatability01.05.2023

With the MFi5 and MFi7, Instron presents a new generation of melt index testers for a wide range of tasks, from monitoring incoming materials to product development and process control.
4

Screw conveyors for Indorama Ventures Quimica01.05.2023

Ajax Equipment has supplied leading chemical producer Indorama Ventures Quimica, with two stainless steel horizontal screw conveyors and a discharge chute for handling semicrystalline polymers at its Cadiz production site in Spain.
5

Busy week at interpack 202308.05.2023

Over 143,000 visitors attended this year’s interpack exhibition, which took place in Düsseldorf from 4 to 10 May.
6

Automated pouch line increases production08.05.2023

Packaging and robotic automation company, RMGroup, recently installed an automated pouch line at US-based Buckman's Inc.
7

Verder Group acquires Formulaction08.05.2023

The Verder Group has acquired Formulaction S.A. of France.
8

New feeder for battery cell production08.05.2023

Schenck Process has introduced the “CS+ loss-in-weight” feeding system, specially designed to meet the requirements of electrode production.
9

Mastering the value chain of plant-based beverages08.05.2023

French beverage producer LSDH Group’s new greenfield soy plant in Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel is now fully operational.
10

Ion exchanger “demixing-free” conveying system for water filtration01.05.2023

Gericke has delivered a turnkey system, comprising the feeding, mixing and conveying technologies that are required to produce water filters.
  
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