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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 to standard metering and airlock duties…
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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 specialists about processing requirements and application-specific solutions.
Among the…
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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 be succeeded by Mike Häfeli, who will also join Bühler’s Executive Board.
Wick has led the Grains & Food business…
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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…
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Akona Process Solutions has launched a new website that reflects its growth into a comprehensive provider of material processing and handling solutions. The move marks a significant milestone in a journey that has seen four leading brands - Cablevey, Kason, Marion, and Spiroflow - unite under the Akona name. Designed with customers in mind, the website not only offers clear navigation across…
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Bulk material specialist Qlar, formerly known as Schenck Process, re-entered the global food and pet food industries from 1 September 2025. The move follows its rebranding in 2024 and the conclusion of a non-compete agreement after the sale of its Food and Performance Materials business in 2023.
Qlar aims to meet growing demand for hygienic, energy-efficient and precise process technologies in…
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Martin Engineering has introduced the fourth generation of its railcar opener, designed to improve ease of use and reduce risks during unloading operations. The company states that the Martin Gen 4 Railcar Opener delivers “controlled, non-impacting torque to open and close even difficult hopper car gates, aiming to enhance workplace safety while lowering overall operating costs.”
The…
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Process technology specialist Dinnissen has opened a new branch in Melle, near Ghent, as part of its strategy to expand its international network. The new office, led by Operations Director Belgium Stefaan Cottenie, will serve customers in Belgium and Northern France, with a particular focus on the food and chemical sectors.
The company says the move responds to growing demand in the region…
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Beumer Group has announced the full integration of its digital ventures Codept and Elara into the company’s corporate structure. Both firms were originally developed within Beumer’s in-house incubator, Beam, and will now operate as wholly owned subsidiaries.
The move is part of Beumer’s broader strategy to strengthen its digital capabilities and support customers in addressing key…
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At this year’s Fachpack exhibition in Nuremberg (23–25 September 2025), Schütz will present a wide range of packaging systems and services under the theme “Circular by Design”. Located in Hall 6, Stand 6-328, the company will demonstrate how its solutions combine sustainability, safety, and efficiency in line with the event’s overarching theme of “Transition in…
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Haver & Boecker will showcase a wide range of innovations at Powtech Technopharm 2025 in Nuremberg, 23–25 September, with exhibits from across its Machinery and Wire Weaving Divisions as well as its technology brands AML, Behn + Bates, and IBAU Hamburg. Visitors can find the company at Booth 459 in Hall 9, while joint-venture Nexopart will present laboratory technology separately at Booth…
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Brenntag Specialties is broadening its colour offering for the plastics and polymer sector in EMEA through a new partnership with Precise New Material Technology (PNM), headquartered in Ningbo, China. The collaboration introduces PNM’s Preperse range, a series of pre-dispersed pigment preparations designed for masterbatch production and polymer processing.
With pigment concentrations of…
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Industrial sifters play a crucial role in powder processing worldwide, ensuring product quality, removing contaminants, and meeting safety standards. Selecting the right screen and machine depends on several factors, including particle size and distribution, product sensitivity, moisture content, throughput rate, and ATEX compliance.
Two main screening technologies are commonly used.…
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Brückner Maschinenbau, the specialists in film stretching lines, has awarded Coperion a volume contract for its ZSK Mc18 twin screw extruders. The agreement continues a partnership that has been in place since 2008, reflecting more than 15 years of close cooperation between the two companies.
Coperion’s extruders were first used by Brückner in BOPP film lines. Since then, the collaboration…
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Join experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology to learn how to identify and help avoid handling, storage and transportation issues when dealing with powders and bulk materials.
A suite of courses examining the handling, feeding and storage of bulk materials has been developed for process engineers and management, maintenance, health and safety technicians and anyone…
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At the forthcoming K 2025 show in Düsseldorf (8-15 October), Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) will showcase its Simplex FB loss-in-weight feeder, designed for continuous and reliable dosing of various materials. The company will highlight its contributions to sustainable materials processing at booth G46 in hall 10, focusing on the efficient flow of materials in recycling and processing…
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Aumund has announced the official integration of ESI Eurosilo B.V., headquartered in Purmerend, the Netherlands, as of 25 June 2025.
ESI Eurosilo, known for its innovative vertical storage solutions, has over 50 years of experience in providing systems for storing materials such as FGD gypsum, potato starch, sugar, fertilizers, coal, and petroleum coke. The integration of ESI Eurosilo’s…
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Solids handling equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, has supplied research instrumentation producer, IGI Systems, with a stainless steel conical hopper with gas purge capability, as part of a prototype Sublimation System for a Low-Pressure Chemical Vapour Deposition application.
The hopper includes a variety of features to ensure best performance including manufacture in stainless steel to provide…
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Material processing and handling solutions specialist, Akona Process Solutions, is now building Cablevey conveying systems in the UK
Previously produced exclusively in the US, the decision to co-locate production to the UK has been driven by customer demand and commercial strategy. With an increasing requirement for shorter lead times, reduced shipping costs and localised services, the shift…
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Bühler has announced the passing of Urs Bühler, who died on 1 August 2025 at the age of 82. Mr Bühler played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and transformation over more than five decades, serving as owner, CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Born in Uzwil in 1943, he studied mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich before joining the family business in 1970. Over the years, he oversaw…
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