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Los Angeles-based electric boat developer Arc has announced a US$160m contract with Curtin Maritime for eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats. Built in collaboration with Snow & Co shipyard, the project marks the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in marine industry history. The first four tugboats are scheduled for delivery before the end of 2027.…
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While OLESSENCE G Liquid is intended for a range of culinary uses, such as sauces and dips, OLESSENCE P Dry adds freshness to the meat and poultry market. The first-generation OLESSENCE B Liquid, which was introduced for the bread market last year, will be complemented by both items. Food manufacturers in the EMEA (Europe, Middle…
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BASF is bringing the first thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability to the market with the introduction of Ultramid H33 L. Ultramid H is a novel material for artificial casings that allow sausages to be smoked and then dried because of its strength and water permeability. Collagen or cellulose have been used to make…
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Bespak, a leading manufacturer of drug delivery systems, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and responsible business by partnering with Tunley Environmental to complete their inaugural Supply Chain Biodiversity Footprint (SCBF) assessment. This collaboration sets a precedent for sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry, showing how science-based methods can uncover and reduce negative ecological impacts buried…
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Image courtesy Octopus Energy As it launches an EV leasing business in Germany, Octopus Energy has also announced plans to introduce its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to the country. Octopus Energy will bring its innovations in V2G tech, developed and launched in the UK, over to the German market. The company says the initiative, which does…
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Coveris has unveiled a new resealable monomaterial tray solution for applications involving chilled food as part of its continuous No Waste goal. The revolutionary MonoFlexBP tray ensures longer shelf life and consumer convenience while replacing non-recyclable, mixed-material packaging. Packaging for fresh food items needs to preserve quality and make it simple to reseal after opening.…
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Japan aims to start planning a national floating wind test centre next year, a senior industry official said, vowing to pursue a path of wind power growth despite a recent setback when Mitsubishi quit three projects. Mitsubishi-led consortia 8058.Tdropped plans last month to build 1.8 gigawatt (GW) in three offshore windmills won in Japan’s first…
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Image courtesy 123rf Tauron Dystrybucja has prepared a demand map for flexibility services as a tool to enable grid flexibility and better energy management. According to the DSO in a release, the new map of demand for flexibility services will help solve local energy challenges and increase grid reliability. The company is calling the tool…
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Young’s Chip Shop is making waves with its new Jumbo Fish Special, featuring two massive 240g fillets of 100% high-quality natural pollock, coated in its signature crispy, bubbly batter. Available in Tesco and other major retailers nationwide from September onwards, the launch builds on the success of Young’s Jumbo Cod Special, which has delivered £1.4m RSV in…
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Image courtesy 123rf Arizona’s Salt River Project (SRP), a not-for-profit public power utility, and Google are collaborating to research the performance of emerging non-lithium ion long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. The ‘first-of-its-kind’ research collaboration, says SRP in a release, aims to accelerate the advancements needed to deploy LDES at scale. As part of the…
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