Process industries


  • EuPC warns on plastics supply shock

    European plastics converters are warning of fresh energy-driven supply disruption. EuPC says rising oil, gas and polymer volatility is squeezing margins, destabilising material availability and making production planning harder across a sector already facing circular-economy investment demands.


  • Hoist system supports flour mill build

    A two-phase hoist package has supported a new flour mill. Hoist & Winch supplied temporary and permanent systems so the same shaft could handle installation lifts before switching to maintenance duties.


  • Alfa Laval launches hygienic agitator platform

    Alfa Laval has launched a new hygienic mixing platform. The EnSaLine range targets lower energy demand, faster servicing, and predictive maintenance in process plants.


  • Emirates Biotech joins CIRCLE PLA project

    Emirates Biotech is moving food-waste PLA closer to scale production. Its role in polymerisation links EU-funded food-waste processing with commercial-grade biopolymer development for packaging, cosmetics, and automotive uses.


  • Cold Chain Technologies to launch orchestration platform MedAssure at LogiPharma 2026

    Cold Chain Technologies is launching MedAssure at LogiPharma 2026 tomorrow. The platform is positioned as a proactive orchestration tool for life science cold chain risk, cost, and sustainability management.


  • Amcor and Vöslauer strengthen sustainability with customised tethered cap solution

    Amcor has supplied Vöslauer with a customised tethered closure solution. The update combines bottle convenience, EU compliance, and recycling aims in single-use drinks packaging.


  • Why turnaround time is the most critical metric for your next spindle overhaul

    Spindle failures can halt production within minutes and quickly escalate costs. Fast repair turnaround, strong engineering expertise, and efficient logistics are critical factors when manufacturers need CNC equipment restored and production schedules back on track.


  • Vegea expands GrapeSkin production capacity

    Vegea has expanded production capacity for GrapeSkin as demand for biomaterials grows. The company says the added output will improve availability and lead times while preserving existing material specifications.


  • Testo Saveris puts GxP in the spotlight at Pharma SCL – live talk, May 20

    Testo Saveris will highlight GxP environmental monitoring at Pharma SCL. The company will demonstrate integrated sensor, software, and service solutions designed to provide real-time temperature and humidity visibility across pharmaceutical storage and logistics operations, supporting compliance, audit readiness, and improved risk management in regulated supply chains.


  • DOF order gives Kongsberg Listen debut

    Kongsberg Listen has secured its first commercial subsea deployment order. DOF will integrate the electromagnetic sensing system into a new HUGIN vehicle for deepwater survey work offshore Brazil.