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Trains last for a long time, and their first cost is usually a small proportion of the whole life cost. This was the topic examined at an Institution of Mechanical Engineers Railway Division seminar in November 2023, where the issues facing freight, passenger, and metro rolling stock were discussed. At first sight it might appear…
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The previous article examined whole life costing of rolling stock on the main line railway as discussed at a late-2023 IMechE Railway Division Seminar. Present at the same event were several speakers from Transport for London (TfL) who presented their asset planning processes and case studies on planning rolling stock overhaul and replacement. Theirs is…
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Aerial view of Bühler headquarters, in Uzwil, Switzerland. Posted: 13 February 2024 Share this page A global drive to enhance food security has lead to growth in milling solutions and grain at Bühler. In a challenging business environment, the grains and food performed solidly. Turnover fell by 3.1% to CHF 2,204 million, while order intake…
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With advances in technology, California Prune growers are exploring data, pioneering techniques and processing efficiencies to help continue California’s international renown for its leading agricultural practices and food safety standards. The move includes investment into research and partnerships with leading universities and experts to support cost-effective practices that can improve yield, quality, and sustainability. “California…
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Olam Food Ingredients’ experts have unveiled the top chocolate, confectionery, and bakery trends defining Valentine’s Day 2024 that provide insights for manufacturers to craft irresistible offerings. Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) says it is seeing Valentine’s Day evolving, with Gen Z and millennials redefining traditions. Many consumers are choosing to celebrate this day with friends and…
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According to the preliminary findings of an exhibitor and trade visitor survey, around one in two exhibitors concluded business deals during Fruit Logistica 2024. About 90 per cent expect follow-up business to be ‘satisfactory’ to ‘very good’. The overall assessment of exhibitors was positive: around nine out of 10 respondents would recommend Fruit Logistica to…
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A ‘UK first’ will take place in April (15-19th) when Bruderer UK runs its BSTL 350-88 live at MACH 2024. The leading manufacturer of high-speed presses will set-up a full production line at Stand 6-482, as it looks to showcase the machine’s capability in the volume production of small and miniature components. The BSTL comes…
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Tetra Pak is announcing several strategic investments designed to “level up” the recycling capacity for carton packages in the European Union (EU). The move supports the goals of the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), by ensuring that all packaging components are recycled and valuable raw materials are kept in circulation for longer,…
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Image courtesy 123rf The German Energy Agency (dena) has announced that hacker group Lockbit has published stolen data from the company on the darknet. The hack, performed by recently shut down hacker group Blackcat, occured on November 13, 2023, and saw the Agency fall victim to a ransomware attack. Central servers were compromised and partially…
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Image courtesy 123rf The North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) is looking to develop a standardised contract model for the acquisition of distribution services from DER aggregations. At the request of the US Department of Energy (DoE), the Board held a kick-off meeting on February 7, 2024, for the contract’s development. According to the Board…
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