Process industries


  • South Korea’s GS Entec Engages Finnish Specialist for XXXL OW Monopiles Services

    Sep 25, 2024 (Credit: GS Entec) Finnish welding and automation solutions specialist Pemamek has secured an order from South Korea’s equipment manufacturer GS Entec, which will enhance its capacity to produce large-scale XXXL monopiles for offshore wind. The order involves a comprehensive range of PEMA automation solutions and services specifically designed for the production of…


  • ABS Greenlights French Developer’s Concrete Floating Wind Foundation

    Sep 25, 2024 (Credit: Bouygues Construction) The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued Approval in Principle (AiP) to the OO-STAR concrete semi-submersible foundation for floating wind turbines from Bouygues Travaux Publics, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction. The floater can support wind turbines of more than 20 MW in harsh offshore environments, according to Bouygues…


  • IDOM, RENK Group to Lead Construction of ORE Catapult’s New OW Test Facilities

    Sep 24, 2024 (Credit: ORE Catapult) The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has selected IDOM and RENK Group as preferred contractors to support the development of its new blade testing and upgraded drive train testing facilities. The news follows the $114 million investment ORE Catapult secured from UKRI in May 2024 to expand and upgrade…


  • Ricardo showcases CHP climate repairing technology using waste

    Ricardo has designed, installed and is now operating a combined heat and power demonstrator plant which is fed by sustainable wood waste to supply clean energy, heat, food-grade carbon dioxide and biochar with consortium partners Bluebox Energy and Woodtek Engineering. A guided tour for stakeholders was hosted by Ricardo’s energy transition team on September 20th…


  • MDL to Support Maersk Supply Service for Work at Mero Field Off Brazil

    Maersk Supply Service has awarded Scottish flex-lay specialist Maritime Developments (MDL) a solution-development scope in the Mero block in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The scope entails the development of an integrated spread of equipment and expert personnel to support installation of a dynamic riser assembly, which will enable connection to a grid of  Permanent…


  • Diageo trials paper-based packaging for Johnnie Walker

    Diageo has introduced a 70cl paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker, launching an on-trade trial of the innovative packaging. Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl bottle trial in the on-trade. The trial begins tomorrow and will assess how bartenders interact…


  • Lubrizol’s Magshape microcapsules deliver easily absorbed magnesium

    Lubrizol is introducing a prototype formulation that includes the Magshape microcapsules magnesium ingredient in a fast-melt powdered stick for on-the-go post-work-out convenience. This delivery system for magnesium can meet the needs of those seeking a more palatable format for getting their daily magnesium boost, according to Lubrizol. It can also help the B2B nutraceutical space…


  • How AI is helping CNC machining extend beyond traditional limits

    The impact of artificial intelligence’s capability is profound. It simplifies the programming process by providing informed recommendations, which helps less experienced users make better decisions and reduces the likelihood of errors. George Chen takes a closer look at how machining operations can be optimised and streamlined with the use of AI In the realm of…


  • Purity Soft Drinks introduces a bigger 500ml size

    Purity Soft Drinks has expanded its latest innovation, Juice Burst Peach Ice Tea, into a larger 500ml format. Available from October across foodservice, wholesale, and cash and carry, the larger bottle caters to consumer demand following the successful launch of Juice Burst Peach Ice Tea in 330ml. Since its launch in August 2023, Juice Burst…


  • dsm-firmenich’s new type of dry vitamin A combats malnutrition

    dsm-firmenich has announced the launch of Dry Vitamin A Palmitate NI – a new form of dry vitamin A – as a stable, clean label solution for combating widespread nutrient deficiency through flour fortification. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a critical global health issue, affecting 190 million preschool children and 19 million pregnant women, and…