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Volker Schlosser, a seasoned internal industry specialist, will take over as head of sales at K+G Wetter, the German authority in cutters, grinders, and mixer grinders. Volker Schlosser succeeds Volker Grebe, who retired in 2024 after almost 30 years with K+G Wetter. Volker Schlosser also has extensive experience at K+G Wetter: he has been responsible…
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Prasad Kandula and Marcio Magri Kimpara set up testing of ORNL-developed medium-voltage circuit breakers that use affordable semiconductors to protect grid systems that use direct current. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, US Dept. of Energy. Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) say they have developed medium-voltage circuit breakers capable of handling…
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Solan, a manufacturer of potato flakes and granules, has been bought by Royal Avebe. The acquisition deal was signed on Monday, August 18. CEO Avebe, David Fousert said with Solan, it can accelerate access to knowledge and experience in processing potatoes into flakes and granules and commercialise them. “We can expand our product portfolio and…
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Some of the biggest names in the label and packaging industry have teamed up for a special project ahead of Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. Together, they are producing eye-catching crisp bags and small chocolate pouches on Nilpeter’s FA-17 using the very latest flexo technology. The design, inspired by Barcelona and Spanish culture, is a…
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Nestlé has announced the development of a novel, patented method that allows for up to 30% more cocoa fruit to be used in chocolate production — all while maintaining exceptional taste quality. Traditionally, cocoa processing has relied solely on extracting beans from inside the cocoa pod. After harvesting, the beans undergo fermentation, drying, roasting, and…
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Image: IMServ British metering provider IMServ and Valda Energy have launched the first standalone AMR smart gas meter for small businesses. The SciFlo smart gas meter manufactured by Danish metering specialist, Flonidan, is intended for gas only premises and other locations where traditional SMETS2 meters that connect to the national smart meter network can’t be…
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New figures provide a promising snapshot of planning activity in England, revealing that new home applications increased by nearly a third between April and June 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The data, from Planning Portal operator TerraQuest, will be welcomed by ministers as they push forward with reforms aimed at delivering 1.5…
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Aug 19, 2025 Source: Oceaneering Oceaneering International has announced today that its Integrity Management and Digital Solutions segment has renewed its contract with a major operator for inspection services in West Africa. Oceaneering’s scope of work includes non-destructive testing, non-destructive examination, and inspection services performed by Oceaneering’s local and international personnel at the client’s offshore and…
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PPMA Total Show 2025 will welcome Levi Roots as the keynote speaker on Day 3. After rising to prominence on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den where he won investment for his Reggae Reggae Sauce, Levi gained widespread acclaim and propelled his brand into mainstream markets. As part of his ‘Roots to Success’ vision, Levi will be…
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Food Alert, a leading provider of food safety and compliance services across the UK, has appointed Fraser Parramint as its new managing director. He will succeed David Bashford, who retires after 26 years of dedicated leadership. The food compliance brand supports hundreds of clients across the hospitality, retail, and food manufacturing sectors. The appointment marks…
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