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Eriez has released an animation that demonstrates how advanced magnetic separation, metal detection, and vibratory equipment work together to deliver comprehensive contamination control and boost productivity at every stage of plastics and rubber processing.
The detailed 3D animation takes viewers inside a virtual plastics plant, showing how Eriez technologies integrate seamlessly throughout…
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Herbold Meckesheim, a specialist in machinery and system solutions for plastics recycling, has been commissioned by Turkish recycling company Doğa PET to deliver a second PET bottle washing line. The order follows the successful operation of the first washing line, which has been in continuous operation since the first quarter of 2024. With the new installation, Doğa PET will double its…
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The attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have caused disruptions for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, impacting around 4% of dry bulk cargo volumes.
Disruptions in the region have already led to a decline in traffic, with the number of bulk carrier sailings in these first days of March falling to less than a third of the levels seen in the previous week.
Iranian forces have…
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Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, a member of the global Busch Group, presents the new UltiDry multi-stage roots vacuum pumps. Designed for demanding semiconductor applications, the UltiDry combines robust performance with high energy efficiency and process flexibility.
UltiDry vacuum pumps are engineered to withstand corrosive gases, aggressive by-products, and heavy powder loads. Their…
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Cobalt Blue has made strong progress on the Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and supporting programmes at the Broken Hill Technology Centre (BHTC).
Key recent activities that continue to build technical momentum and commercial confidence include:
Cobalt sulphate samples produced at BHTC using Cobalt Blue’s proprietary flowsheet have met stringent buyer trace metal specifications;
Deeper…
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The Suez Canal Economic Zone has announced the arrival of the vessel MATHILE OLDENDORFF at East Port Said. The vessel docked at the Sky Ports multipurpose terminal, which was inaugurated in November 2025. The ship, carrying around 165,000 tons of iron ore from Brazil, is the third-largest dry bulk vessel to call at the port since bulk cargo operations began.
At 300 metres long, 50 metres…
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On 18 and 19 March 2026, Dortmund will become the meeting place for the bulk solids, process and recycling industries. The SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund trade fair duo will bring together two days of comprehensive expertise on the processing, handling and recycling of fine to coarse-grained materials and waste streams. Trade visitors will receive practical solutions from experts and…
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Electra Battery Materials Corporation has approved a $73 million (€62 million) construction budget and established an execution schedule to achieve mechanical completion of its cobalt sulfate refinery north of Toronto, Canada, marking a significant step toward bringing North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinery into operation.
Commissioning activities are expected to commence…
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GEA has expanded the scope of its information security and cybersecurity certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 now covers 98 sites worldwide (45 newly added), complemented by ISA/IEC 62443 for secure product development and industrial environments.
The Group's Information Security Management System (ISMS) is certified by TÜV Rheinland to the internationally recognized standard ISO/IEC…
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Trantec has introduced its True-Flow™ Screw Feeder range, engineered for accurate, reliable material feeding without the cost burden of over-engineered systems.
Built from the ground up to balance precision, simplicity, and affordability, the True-Flow range offers a streamlined solution to complex and costly feeding systems. Designed with just two moving parts, a contra-rotating agitator…
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With KHS SUPREME, the KHS Group is taking the protection of oxygen-sensitive beverages up to the next level. The innovative system combines the benefits of glass with the handleability of PET by applying Plasmax barrier technology.
KHS presents the result of an extensive development study: with the KHS SUPREME PET bottle, the Dortmund turnkey supplier is focusing on the product protection of…
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Solids handling specialist, Ajax Equipment, has supplied leading powder systems supplier and integrator, Croston Engineering, with a screw conveyor for transferring soda ash. The stainless steel screw conveyor is part of the first phase of a project to increase production.
The new screw conveyor will collect powder from Croston’s system, which includes a cyclone filter, and transfer the…
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ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernise without disruption. Building on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed base and vision in process automation, Automation Extended outlines how future automation capabilities can be introduced progressively –…
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The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Nicolas Amaya as President, North America, effective February 23, 2026. In this role, Amaya will lead the Company’s North America business, overseeing strategy, operations, and performance across Kraft Heinz’s largest market.
Pedro Navio, current President, North America, will step down on February 22 to pursue other opportunities. Over his eight…
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Signal Ocean has aannounced the acquisition of French-based SaaS specialist AXSMarine.
AXSMarine has built a strong following with platforms such as AXSDry and Alphaliner, which are widely used across dry bulk, liner and commodities markets. Signal Ocean, the technology arm of The Signal Group, said it sees the acquisition as a natural fit, combining complementary data sets and tools rather…
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FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn‑key food processing solutions, announces the addition of Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) to further strengthen and expand its rapidly growing portfolio.
SFW is widely recognised for its expertise in designing and manufacturing custom industrial food processing equipment. Well established in the potato processing industry, the company has…
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AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry solutions, has joined Africa Ports Development’s (APD) 30-year concession to design, build and operate a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in the Republic of Cameroon.
The agreement establishes an investment structure, in which AD Ports Group together with two other UAE investors own 60% of the operating…
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EMSTEEL Group, one of the UAE's largest publicly traded integrated steel and building materials manufacturers, and Oldendorff Carriers have signed a new long-term freight agreement covering the import of EMSTEEL’s key raw materials to the UAE.
Under the renewed agreement, Oldendorff Carriers will continue to provide dedicated and efficient bulk-shipping services for EMSTEEL’s raw material…
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The Port of Liverpool has received its largest ever shipment from ADM, marking another major milestone for the port’s bulk handling capability and its role in supporting the UK’s food and feed supply chains. The vessel, arriving from New Orleans, USA, measured 229 metres in length and carried over 67,000 tonnes of product, making it the largest ADM consignment ever handled at the port.
The…
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Extract Technology has now completed its full integration into Dec Group, a global leader in integrated process solutions serving the pharmaceutical, biopharma, nuclear, chemical, and other highly regulated industries.
This development marks the next step in a successful partnership that began with Dec Group’s acquisition of Extract Technology in 2021. Since joining the group, Extract…
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