Process industries
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SES Energy has bought CIU’s chemical injection and monitoring business. The deal adds a 49-strong Aberdeen technical team and broadens SES’s chemical and tank offering under its Davidson Kempner-backed growth plan. CIU director Alan Simpson moves across to maintain continuity.
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TNA Solutions will spotlight innovation at interpack 2026. The company aims to simplify operations for snack and confectionery producers, addressing labour shortages and cost pressures. TNA will demonstrate intelligent, integrated solutions to future-proof production lines, showcasing the benefits of a connected ecosystem at Messe Düsseldorf.
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Amcor has installed advanced 3D printing in Barcelona. The system, located within its Rigid Packaging Innovation Center, enables faster conversion of CAD concepts into functional prototypes. With additive manufacturing now operational across all five rigid packaging centres, Amcor is tightening global collaboration in health, beauty, nutrition, and food & drink markets.
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Point74 Pro revolutionises PLM for mid-market food manufacturers. The new software platform from Point74 offers a streamlined solution for small to medium-sized food producers, enabling digital transformation of their product development processes. It reduces manual errors and supports efficient management of recipes, technical data, and costings.
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Researchers uncover health benefits in colourful Japanese rice. Recent studies on japonica rice varieties reveal significant nutritional advantages linked to their lipid composition. These findings highlight the potential of pigmented rice in managing blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
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Microalgae-based products enter mass market with new EU project. The EU-funded Multiply project advances industrial scaling of 10 products from microalgae, including natural food colours and recyclable coatings. By replacing fossil-based materials, Multiply addresses sustainability in food and packaging, aligning with the burgeoning Blue Economy.
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Testo Saveris will showcase AI-led food safety at GFSI 2026. At the Vancouver conference (24–26 March), the company will outline automated monitoring, AI language support, and simulated temperature modelling to tighten frontline execution.
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Henkel unveils a pioneering cold seal for paper packaging. This innovation tackles the industry’s challenges in shifting from plastic to sustainable paper solutions, offering secure seals without heat. It supports high-speed production and aligns with EU recyclability standards, promoting circular economy in packaging.
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Nulogy has launched a Manufacturing Operating System for plant operations. MOS unifies production, quality, compliance, maintenance, and warehouse execution on a shared data backbone with real-time analytics and integrations. Nulogy says users see 97% inventory accuracy, 99% fill rates, and 12% OEE gains in nine months.
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MODEX 2026 will highlight automated packaging for distribution operations. PAC Machinery is set to unveil its latest innovations in packaging automation at MODEX 2026. The focus will be on systems that optimise high-throughput bagging and wrapping using recyclable paper and recycled-content polyethylene films, promising enhanced efficiency and sustainability.
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