
In many industries, colour implies quality. It is therefore crucial to match the correct colour shade in the production process and to produce it homogeneously throughout numerous batches, says Glenn Wedgbrow In many industries, particularly consumer goods, colour implies quality. For any goods that arrive at the final customer, the exact colour shade affects the…

Italian offshore energy services firm Saipem has completed its work scope on the Gastrade’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project offshore Greece, which is expected to strengthen the LNG supply in Southeastern Europe. Saipem’s work scope for Gastrade’s Alexandroupolis LNG development encompassed the offshore installation of 24 km, 30-inch diameter pipeline, with its pipelay vessel Castoro…

BGG, which is based in China, and well established in the dietary supplement and cosmetics sectors is diversifying into the food sector. One of China’s foremost suppliers of premium branded ingredients, has announced the establishment of a new global headquarters in Switzerland as part of a major restructuring plan. Operating as BGG World, the HQ…

Atlas Copco’s modern liquid ring vacuum pumps is contributing to a Norweigan seafood manufacturer’s food safety practices. Atlantic Styro, based on the Atlantic island of Lovund, just outside the Arctic Circle, produces containers made from expanded polystyrene (EPS). The polystyrene boxes keep fish and seafood fresh during transport and storage. In addition to high quality,…

Apr 12, 2024 © Lukasz Z / Adobe Stock SBM Offshore has secured a contract from ExxonMobil to construct and install the Jaguar FPSO for the Whiptail development project located in the Stabroek Block in Guyana. The ownership of the Jaguar FPSO will be transferred to ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) prior to the unit’s installation…

Five alternative protein start-ups from around the world will join Givaudan’s ‘Plant Attitude Challenge’ on 17 April and pitch how their solutions can decrease costs on one of their standard recipes by up to 20% while still ensuring a delicious and nutritious consumer experience. These five companies will present their pitches at a live virtual…

OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging rules. During an online Business Readiness Forum on Thursday 11 April, Defra announced that labelling requirements for EPR will come into force on 1 April 2027. Linda Crichton, team leader, packaging policy at Defra, also…

Primula is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition, public-voted NPD. The brand renowned for its iconic squeezy cheese created the Limited Edition Primula with Cheddar & Chorizo to commemorate a century of making squeezy cheese for generations around the world. Available for £1.85, the new Primula product is now stocked in…

ifm electronics introduces moneo configure free, a tool designed to empower businesses with intuitive smart IO-Link management. moneo configure free offers ease and efficiency by enabling simultaneous parameter setting of multiple IO-Link sensors while also facilitating central parameter setting of IO-Link masters across the network. This innovative solution significantly streamlines the configuration process, saving valuable…

Vemag Maschinenbau and Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann have founded a sales and service company in the Netherlands to take over the joint sales of the mechanical engineering companies. Vemag CEO Andreas Bruns says customers benefit from the cooperation with an offering of an even broader machine portfolio and optimising planning, expert advice and service. “This will enable…