Process industries


  • Simplifing chlorine measurement for industrial carbon filters

    Common in pharmaceutical, food and beverage applications, industrial high-rate granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove chlorine from water supplies, safeguarding product quality and sensitive equipment downstream. Measuring their effectiveness relies on accurate monitoring at the inlet and outlet of the vessel, but many of the traditional solutions for this are slow and maintenance intensive. In…


  • Published:  09 October, 2024 A new spinout company has announced it has developed modular generator technology which the founders say could reduce the levelised cost of energy for offshore renewables by 10 to 15%. CGEN Engineering says its lightweight, stackable generator system can be easily transported to onshore and offshore wind, wave, and tidal installations,…


  • Codling Wind Park hits major planning milestone

    Published:  09 October, 2024 Natural Power, a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has announced it has supported Codling Wind Park, a joint venture between EDF Renewables and Fred. Olsen Seawind, to submit an application for planning permission to An Bord Pleanála for the construction, operation and decommissioning of the 1.3GW Codling Wind Park…


  • New automatic stuffing machine for Iberian sausage

    Inox Meccanica has added the brand new PIC LOMO to its range of products including machines for the automatic pressing, forming and stuffing of meat in meshes and casings, as well as a whole series of machines designed for industrial washing. For automatic stuffing machines, the flagship is the PIC 99 BCE, short for automatic…


  • Kröner-Stärke invests €36m in TVP meat replacement texturates

    Kröner-Stärke launching a new line of TVP meat replacement texturates following an investment in a new production area designed specifically for meat replacement products. An investment to the tune of €36 million has seen the creation of an entirely new wing at the plant, including equipment for drum drying and extrusion Beginning with protein from wheat…


  • Stora Enso’s new service to provide customers with guidance on sustainable packaging

    Stora Enso has introduced Beyond Board, a new service to provide customers with expert guidance on sustainable packaging solutions. The provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, said Beyond Board Packaging Services is designed to go beyond its product offering and support customers in making informed decisions. It added that it is…


  • Plant-based producers can continue using meat-related terms

    The European Court of Justice has ruled that manufacturers of plant-based protein foods cannot be prohibited from using terms like sausage and burger to describe their products. Judges in the Court of Justice said that — where a legally protected name isn’t already being used — EU countries can’t stop companies that make plant-based meat…


  • Aluminium piping system for compressed air applications as well as oil, coolants and water

    Unipipe Solutions introduces the UnipipeEZ Aluminum Piping System, specifically designed for compressed air applications as well as oil, coolants, and water. This system provides a durable, cost-effective solution for high air quality and leak-free performance, with a pressure rating of 232 PSI (15 BAR). The UnipipeEZ system is simple to install, requiring neither specialised tools…


  • Celebrate Sober October with Citizen Spritz

    Citizen Spritz is here to make Sober October easier and more enjoyable for those taking a break from alcohol. Whether you’re at home or on the go, their delicious spritzes offer the perfect alternative for those who want to socialise and unwind without the booze. Made with natural ingredients and a focus on sophisticated flavours,…


  • Majority of UK consumers willing to pay extra for food products that are water-efficient

    A new study from the British Standards Institution has shown that although the UK has made no progress on water security since 2023, there is high appetite from the public to act on the country’s growing water security crisis. Almost half of the country’s assessed in BSI’s Water Security Indicator, including the UK, made no…