There will be a change in management at three of the 13 business units of specialty chemicals company Lanxess. Dr. Hans-Georg Schmitt, Head of the Basic...
Archive - September 2010
The power and automation technology group ABB announced that it will collaborate with Dresser Masoneilan, a global leader in process control valves, on an...
Octal Petrochemicals recently signed a contract with Uhde Inventa-Fischer to build a 550,000 tpy plant for the production of PET resin. The contract for...
Effective October 1, 2010, Dr. Lukas Loeffler (52) will head Siemens Water Technologies, headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. As the CEO of the Siemens...
The first compounding plant for biodegradable plastics in Portugal underlines the expertise of Coperion GmbH, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer, in...
Following its amalgamation with Entsorga, Ifat has celebrated a successful premiere and established itself as the world’s leading trade fair for...
Stephen K. Green (61), member of the Supervisory Board of BASF SE, has been appointed to become the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Trade and...
This year, Ifat Entsorga, which takes place at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from 13 to 17 September 2010, is bigger than ever: Over 2,700 exhibitors from...
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software...
The Optima Group Consumer is a manufacturer of packaging solutions in the food, cosmetics and chemical industry and filtrationtechnique. Since August, Joachim...
Since 2009 RWE, Linde and BASF have been testing a new technology for separating carbon dioxide (CO2) from flue gas in a pilot plant at RWE’s Niederaussem...
From now the „Business Unit Pumps„ of the Netzsch group of companies changes its name to „Business Unit Pumps & Systems“. At the same time the...
A rather acidic success story started at BASF 50 years ago: in the summer of 1960, the company brought on stream the first large-scale manufacturing plant for...
Lurgi GmbH has been awarded the order for supplying the technology and license for a fatty alcohol plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia within SABIC Affiliate, Saudi...
Siemens Water Technologies will provide Zimpro wet air oxidation technology to treat wastewater at PetroChina Company Limited’s Daqing ethylene plant...
Dr. Andreas Pickuth succeeds to Wolfgang Hrosch in the management at InProcess Instruments Gesellschaft für Prozessanalytik mbH, Bremen (Germany). Twelve...
Buhler and Sigma-Aldrich have signed an agreement in which research volumes of nanoparticle dispersions from Buhler will be sold worldwide exclusively by...
The German specialty chemicals group Lanxess has officially opened its new research and development centre for synthetic rubber and a new administrative...
Namur as a user association of automation in the process industry has many member companies, which have production sites and service activities in China...
For the first time, Losan Pharma can now pack effervescent tablets individually in strips on a flexible effervescent line. The integrated robotic systems allow...
The selection of the proper feeder and configuration is a determining factor for achieving optimal results in tablet coating processes. Both gravimetric and...
Dry grinding of organic substances requires elaborate exhaust and filter fans that are meant to avert the danger of dust explosions. Wet grinding processes...
In fine milling, product accumulates in and on corners, edges, recesses and shaft bushings. The only way to dislodge these residues is by using large amounts...
With its WMF family Weidmüller is presenting a multifunctional family of terminal blocks to enable simple and precise routing and distribution of signals in...
The EZ-Zone RM from Watlow is a configurable multi-loop temperature/process controller. It integrates an entire assembly of control loop functionality in one...
Designed specifically for flow chemistry, the Syrris’ Asia Syringe pump is rated to 20 bar (300 psi) and highly chemically resistant using PTFE (and other...
The safe interlock of guard doors, protecting flaps and covers in cramped surroundings in potentially explosive atmospheres: this is briefly said the task of...
R. Stahl HMI Systems launched explosion-proof operating and monitoring systems with 24-inch widescreen displays as an expansion of their Open HMI and Remote...
Sefar is launching a new generation of fluid bed dryer bags for the pharmaceutical market. They are designed to provide an even better service for the end...
Until now, the necessary earthing of hazardous filling goods in ex-zone IBCs took the form of a metal plate, mounted on the outlet valve, that was connected...
Energy saving potential does not stop at optimising the consumption of individual motors. Prudent efficiency measures should also consider the complete drive...
M+W Instruments has introduced the digital Mass-Stream series D-6300. It works on the basis of direct through-flow measurement, following the constant...
The Milliflex Quantum microbial detection system enables drug and vaccine manufacturers to respond to microorganism contamination earlier in the production...
Larox Flowsys launched three series of progressive cavity pumps. Series C is designed for demanding duties in different applications. Series D pumps are meant...
An eco-friendly packing increases the credibility of a prod-uct and is an additional incentive to buy at the point of sale. For this demand Langguth...
K-Tron introduces the Premier LSR Controller. It consolidates several applications into one system allowing the LSR to control either a Premier self contained...
Jacob offers a hot-galvanised pipework system with 3 mm wall-thickness, which is specially designed for conveying bulk goods in outdoor areas. The standard hot...
Invensys released its SimSci-Esscor Pipephase 9.4 software for rigorous modelling of the steady-state, multiphase flow in oil and gas networks and pipeline...
The EC directive, which is reflected in the Federal Immission Protection Law and the TA-Luft, results in the fact that seal-less pumps, particularly the canned...
The DIW-PE-GZD200 small scale feeder from Gericke has been specially designed for the requirements of minor ingredient addition. The modern weighing system...
In line with the FDA initiative of quality by design GEA Pharma Systems introduces its ConsiGma continuous tableting system. The system satisfies the...
The Analysette 22 NanoTec from Fritsch offers with the measuring range of 10 nm to 2000 µm true entry into the nano range. This is achieved through the use of...
The CTS system delivers accurately caustic soda and other pH adjusting chemicals for the treatment of water and wastewater. Adding caustic soda to water and...
The Flexicon system weighs bulk materials discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from sacks, boxes and other containers, then empties the batch into...
Emerson Process Management has expanded the range of applications for its 2-Wire Micro Motion Coriolis mass flowmeters. The addition of the compact and...
Dresser Masoneilan‘s 12400 series combines level measurement, global level loop control and low- and high-level switch functions into a single instrument...
The line of Sustainable Pegasus Mixers from Dinnissen makes energy savings of up to 60 % possible. It comprises accurate and efficient mixers which are fitted...
With the ED752, Baumer offers a pressure transmitter for all kinds of hydrostatic level and depth measurement. In case of a signal drift, the zero point can be...
In the future, Siemens customers will be able to choose from an extended range of systems for treating water even more cost effectively. The reconfigured...
Just before Ifat Entsorga 2010 in Munich opens from 13 to 17 September, the fair is already reporting an extremely large number of exhibitors: More than 2,600...
The KSB PumpMeter comprises pressure sensors as well as an analysing and display unit attached to the pump. It measures suction pressure, discharge pressure...
T-Rack vario from Inge is a rack system for UF modules that cuts space requirements by up to 60 % compared to conventional rack solutions. Its modular design...
Gardner Denver Nash has expanded its Vectra model range series of liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors: The Nash Vectra XL 750 is designed and built for...
With the C-series, Flottweg succeeded in reducing power consumption up to 20 to 30 % for capacities of 20 to 90 m3/h. Efficient acceleration of the product in...
The Zetag 9000 series is a high-performance range of linear and crosslinked inverse emulsions from BASF’s. It was developed treating a wide variety of...
The introduction of air blowers using internal compression instead of external compression sets a new standard for energy efficiency in the low-pressure...
Only control systems operating as per requirement guarantee a trouble-free and efficient working of compressed-air stations. For this reason, Aerzener uses the...
Some 7000 m² of steel had to be examined in the biological wastewater treatment plant at Griesheim Industrial Park in Frankfurt and, depending on the extent...
At Boehringer Ingelheim’s biopharmaceutical location in Biberach, researchers are focusing specifically on protein therapeutics and, linked to this...
For the extension of its paint storage facility, a medium-sized company was looking for a flexible and mobile solution that would allow paint and varnish to be...
Having built more than 10,000 plants all over the world serving one billion people, Degrémont has proved itself without any doubt to be a global leader in the...
The diaphragm pumps ME 1 and ME 1C complete Vacuu-brand's range of compact vac-uum pumps for applications like filtration and sample preparation in chemistry...
The Thermo Scientific GFM Pro flowmeter for continuous realtime measurement of gas flows, ensures accurate and reproducible chromatography. With the capability...
The Sartoflow Alpha plus SU combines high crossflow filtration performance and single-use technology. The system developed by Sartorius Stedim Biotech delivers...
The quality control of fine powders in a range from 1 µm to 3 mm can be substantially improved with the Camsizer XT: More precise and faster analysis of...
The Lauda iVisc is a capillary viscometer for the automatic measurement and evaluation of kinematic and intrinsic viscosity in accordance with DIN 51562, ASTM...
Gemü‘s 740 series, available in DN 8 to 100, has been specially designed for demanding applications in the pharmaceutical and foodstuff industry. The cavity...
The reliability of gas seals de-pends on an adequate flow of clean dry gas at the seal. Gas supply systems take product gas from a higher-pressure stage of the...
Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH has introduced the Dolphin LX series comprising eight different pump sizes of single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps in block...
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has enhanced the technical features and appearance of its digital flow transmitters. The models 8026, 8036 and 8076 now shine in...
At Ilmac Begerow will be presenting Becopad, their latest product development. Mineral-free and made of high-purity cellulose, the depth filter medium offers...
The SM 300 cutting mill excels especially in tough jobs where other cutting mills fail. It has a freely selectable speed range from 700 to 3000 min-1 with high...
The use of large amounts of solvent in polymerisation processes, with all their concomitant disadvantages, is no longer necessary. An optimised method allows...
Ultrafiltration combined with reverse osmosis provides an answer to the question of how industrial concerns can clean their water safely and efficiently...
The operator control and monitoring systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing have to comply with specific functionality requirements and at the same time...
It seems as though the flow rate could be miraculously measured by simply laying a hand on the pipe. However, the times of scepticism towards non-inva-sive...
The requirements in custody transfer applications have been made more complex by the introduction of the Europe-wide Measuring Instrument Directive (MID). This...
Fierce competition reigns in the chemical industry, with companies under pressure to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their plant and...
Explosions can occur in a closed system if the distribution of combustible dusts with particle sizes <0.5 mm produces potentially explosive atmosphere in a...
Particularly in the case of larger switchgear installations, the savings potential in terms of energy costs is enormous. Both energy-efficient individual...
After years of intensive discussion and input on the costs that arise during the lifecycle of a pump, managers from all business areas have become more aware...
Novaphit MST is a graphite gasket material with better sealing properties and greater adaptability that is suitable for applications involving very high...
Back in 1950, the world’s first electric barrel pump was given the name Flux. The enterprise that subsequently developed under this proprietary name can be...
Higher demands from the chemical and petrochemical industries require even better sealing materials: materials that are not only able to help resist a...
Maintain is the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance in Europe and an indispensible „must attend“ event for exhibitors and visitors alike. From 12...
Elfab, manufacturer of pressure relief devices, has confirmed, that it will continue to supply replacement Oseco rupture discs to Oseco customers in Europe and...
The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE announced the following changes in its organisation and management team. In order to prepare for the integration of...
The EagleBurgmann Group, a successful industrial sealing technology supplier, faced major challenges in 2009. The worldwide recession and low price of oil had...
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and BASF received a 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award at a ceremony held at the Ronald Reagan Center in...