Process industries


  • Aker Solutions and Siemens Cleared for HVDC Work at UK Offshore Wind Farms

    Aker Solutions, in a consortium with Siemens Energy, has received the full notice to proceed from RWE for the HVDC scope of work for the Norfolk Vanguard West and East offshore wind farms. The Norfolk Vanguard West and East represent the first phase of RWE’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone, which also includes the Norfolk Boreas…


  • Natural energy food company raises £2.4m for expansion

    A investment round led by Mercia Ventures and involving Yeo Ventures, Crowdcube, and individual investors has raised £2.4 million for Tribe, a brand of natural energy snacks. The funding, which comes as the company launches its new ‘Protein + Focus’ range with lion’s mane mushroom, will enable it to continue its rapid growth and make…


  • Alpla’s thin-walled containers meet PPWR regulations

    Alpla will produce thin-walled containers for dairy products using recycled PET for the first time. The creative solution satisfies every PPWR criterion and is scheduled to begin series production in the fourth quarter of 2025. Together with machine manufacturer Engel, mould maker Brink, label maker iPB Printing and joint venture partner Intopack, the injection moulding…


  • Agristo intensifies its efforts to expand internationally in the United States and Europe

    Agristo has announced a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by building its first production facility in the United States and further growing inside Europe, To meeting increasing demand and future market needs in Europe, it is expanding production capacity in key locations, with ongoing developments at a site in Wielsbeke, Belgium, and preparatory work…


  • Cadbury capitalises on expanding snacking market

    Cadbury has introduced three new ice creams in stick and tub shape – Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Stick, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Sticks, and Cadbury Crunchie Tub. The three new Cadbury ice cream varieties aim to expand ice cream occasions and capitalise on the expanding snacking market. Kim Jacks, brand manager noted Cadbury’s response is…


  • Pallet labelling: electric-driven technology offers enhanced safety and reductions in energy and air consumption

    Domino Printing Sciences has launched its new Mx-Series electric pallet labeller – the Mx350i-eP. The new, electrically driven pallet labeller boasts a suite of smart technological enhancements that allow for safer operation and improved efficiency while reducing overall energy and air consumption compared with traditional pneumatic technology. The new Mx350i-eP is part of Domino’s electric…


  • Gas-fired power output falls to 20-year low

    Published:  15 January, 2025 Soaring levels of renewable generation and a significant rise in electricity imports saw gas-fired output fall to its lowest level in 20 years in 2024. That was the main headline from a new report on on power generation in the British energy market by Montel Analytics. The study showed that GB…


  • ABL Group completes acquisition of Brazilian engineering and design company Proper Marine

    Published:  15 January, 2025 ABL Group has announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Brazil-based naval architecture and engineering consultancy, Proper Marine, which will be merged with ABL Group’s design and engineering arm, Longitude. The planned transaction was first announced on 5 December last year. The acquisition expands ABL…


  • Domino’s New Mx-Series offers more intelligent, secure, and eco-friendly pallet labelling

    Domino Printing Sciences’ new electrically powered pallet labeller has a number of clever technological improvements that enable safer operation and increased efficiency while lowering overall energy and air usage. The new Mx350i-eP is part of Domino’s electric range of print and apply label applicators, which build on existing Mx-Series technology by delivering electrical applicators with motion paths in…


  • Domino’s NeMx-Series offers more intelligent, secure, and eco-friendly pallet labelling

    Domino Printing Sciences’ new electrically powered pallet labeller has a number of clever technological improvements that enable safer operation and increased efficiency while lowering overall energy and air usage. The new Mx350i-eP is part of Domino’s electric range of print and apply label applicators, which build on existing Mx-Series technology by delivering electrical applicators with motion paths in…