Process Technology
Fachpack, the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology in Nuremberg, opens its doors from 24 - 26 September 2019. The Wipotec Group will be represented at the Packaging Valley stand. In Hall 2, Stand 421, trade visitors can discover the latest developments in product inspection. This year Wipotec-OCS is exhibiting the SC-2000 X-ray scanner for the first time. With a system...
Megachem, a leading worldwide distributor, will be responsible for supplying Songwon antioxidants for fuels and lubricants in countries belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). “As our global reach expands and our business in the Asia region increases, we want to ensure that our customers continue to benefit from reliable supply and local support. We have therefore...
Thyssenkrupp is investing in the safety of fresh food products by building Germany’s biggest center for high-pressure processing of food in the town of Quakenbrück, Lower Saxony. Dr. Bernd Althusmann, State Minister for Economic Affairs in Lower Saxony, and Christian Myland, CEO of the Thyssenkrupp subsidiary Uhde High Pressure Technologies, presented the project. Construction of the center in...
Lonza has selected Rockwell Automation for the turnkey implementation of the Lonza strategic vision of bringing the digital factory to nine former Capsugel facilities that manufacture drug capsules. The Switzerland-based company, founded in 1897 with approximately 15,500 employees, chose Rockwell Automation’s Pharma-Suite Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software to digitize the operations in...
Bosch Packaging Technology will showcase its latest packaging system solutions for bars, biscuits and bakery at two global packaging trade shows in September. At Fachpack in Nuremberg, Germany, customers will experience a scalable mid-range system, which is ideal for fast-growing companies to expand their capacities. At Pack Expo in Las Vegas, USA, Bosch will showcase a high-speed integrated...
Endress+Hauser has expanded its center of competence for advanced analysis in Lyon, France. The Group invested 2 million euros in a new production facility and office space to meet the growing demand in the area of advanced process analyses.
Originating in the Vietnamese tourist hub of Long Thanh, premium dairy producer Lothamilk Joint Stock Company is set for growth, as it expands its portfolio of famous milk with aseptic technology and carton packs from SIG. Realising the restrictions of pasteurised dairy products, that have to be stored and transported chilled, Lothamilk is now benefiting from the many advantages of SIG’s aseptic...
According to VDMA, the past year was very successful for the manufacturers of food processing and packaging machinery: production rose by eight percent to just under 15.2 billion euros. "Many manufacturers started 2018 with a very high order backlog, which was gradually converted into sales in the first half of the year. This, too, explains the very high growth rate of eight percent for the year...
Bilfinger has been chosen as maintenance partner for a 60 million Euro contract by Sabic UK Petrochemicals Limited to carry out a range of services across facilities on its Teesside site. The services will include mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering, as well as access, insulation, painting, and asbestos management and removal. The four-year contract has a volume of circa £50...
Clariant received a World Procurement Award 2019 in the category “Supplier Risk Management”. This marks the second recognition for Clariant’s procurement practices in 2019, as the company won an Ecovadis Sustainable Procurement Leadership award in March for having the “Best Internal Stakeholder Engagement” program. “In order to realize our strategic commitment of adding value with sustainability...
