Process industries


  • Belgian brewer becomes first to implement Smurfit Kappa’s TopClip

    Smurfit Kappa has provided a pioneering Belgian craft brewer with an end-to-end packaging system, TopClip, the 100% paper-based replacement for shrink wrap that bundles beverage multi-packs. BeerSelect was looking for packaging that would align with its sustainability aspirations, and an automated machine system to efficiently produce the solution in-house. Smurfit Kappa reviewed every aspect of…


  • Conductive polymer capacitors for military, aerospace, defence and industrial applications

    KYOCERA AVX has released the new TCD Series DLA 04051 and COTS-Plus conductive polymer capacitors.  These new high-reliability conductive polymer capacitors are engineered for use in demanding military, aerospace, defence, and industrial applications, including power supplies and filtering circuits, and compliant with the new DLA 04051 military specification. TCD Series conductive polymer capacitors are currently…


  • 480W and 960W three-phase AC-DC DIN rail power supplies

    TDK Corporation announces the addition of higher power, three-phase AC input models to the TDK-Lambda DRB series of DIN rail mount power supplies. With 24V, 48V and 72V outputs, the products are rated for continuous operation at 480W or 960W and can deliver a boost of 720W and 1440W respectively for up to seven seconds.…


  • Seatrium to Start Work on Third 2GW HVDC Station for Dutch Offshore Wind Sector

    Seatrium has set out plans to start working on the third 2 GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electrical transmission system for offshore wind farms in the Netherlands in mid-2024. Seatrium received notification from the Dutch state-owned electric grid company TenneT for the beginning of the works, where Seatrium’s scope covers the engineering, procurement, construction,…


  • UK Food Certification receives the ‘BRCGS CB of the Year’ award

    UK Food Cert team at the BRCGS Connect Europe Awards. Posted: 19 February 2024 Share this page UK Food Certification has been awarded the prestigious BRCGS Certification Body of the Year at the BRCGS Connect Europe Awards, held on 7th February in Coventry. This award, judged by BRCGS, is made to the Certification Body to…


  • Easter 2024: H!P Chocolate tempts consumers with 50% larger egg and oat milk chocolate buttons

    Next generation oat m!lk chocolate H!P (Happiness !n Plants), has revamped its plant-based eggs for Easter 2024. Targeting sweet-toothed vegans and flexitarians alike, the brand’s two egg variants – Salted Caramel and Cookies No Cream – have been updated so they’re not only 50% bigger – and also contain smooth oat m!lk chocolate buttons. The…


  • O-I introduces lighter weight, lower carbon wine bottle in France

    Bottles on the line cold end. Posted: 16 February 2024 Share this page O-I Glass has announced the launch of a lightweight glass wine bottle with reduced carbon impact in the French market. The rating is the latest proof point in O-I’s pursuit of its approved SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) target to reduce GHG…


  • Döhler offers citrus taste solutions to meet surging demand

    Döhler is offering citrus taste solutions, assisting customers and driving market resilience, as critical challenges arise in the citrus industry as demand outpaces supply chain capabilities. Shortages of fresh fruit caused by environmental factors and greening, are creating uncertainties about the future availability of citrus movement. Population growth, environmental factors, greening disease and most parts…


  • Innovia unveils white floatable PO shrink film for light-sensitive products

    Innovia Films has extended its product range for floatable polyolefin shrink films that contribute to the light blocking properties of the shrink sleeves on containers for dairy, food supplements, and nutritional products. The new film is a low density white film made from polyolefin (WAPO) that maintains floatability when printed. The material science pioneer,  that…


  • innocent drinks collaborates with The Museum of Brands to inspire future brand builders

    London’s Museum of Brands is to partner with innocent drinks to deliver an educational programme guiding young adults in the fundamentals of product development. The programme, called Smoothie Lab, launches on 19th February 2024 and aims to teach over 1,250 secondary school and college students across the UK about the fundamentals of product development, brought…