Process industries


  • Hip Pop’s Gut Lovin’ Orange Soda makes waves after double Grocer Award win

    Alternative beverage brand, Hip Pop, is ending the year on a high after one of its most popular sodas has been recognised once again by UK food and drink ‘bible’ The Grocer, taking home its second industry award in just two months.   Hip Pop’s Gut Lovin’ Orange Soda not only won The Grocer New Product…


  • Energy-efficient and durable slurry filter feed pump for a phosphoric acid plant

    By combining optimal hydraulics and wear-resistant materials of construction in a pump replacement, Sulzer helped a leading phosphate fertiliser producer to increase productivity. Sulzer’s AHLSTAR WPP endsuction single-stage pump has proven to be the right choice. It meets the performance requirements while using less energy and drastically cutting maintenance frequency. “By selecting wear-resistant hydraulics, low…


  • Flow measurement conductive liquids in the wastewater industry

    The OPTIFLUX 2050, KROHNE‘s electromagnetic flowmeter for basic water and wastewater applications, provides cost-effective bi-directional flow measurements with a wide diameter range (DN24…1200 /1…48-in) and full approvals for drinking water. The electronic device also features extra isolation and housing, making this product especially suitable for applications in areas with extreme humidity and flood risks. The…


  • Durable linear rail actuator

    Durable linear rail actuator

    Linear motion specialist, Tolomatic, has extended the capability of its twin profile rail linear stage actuator. The new TRS 225 doubles the maximum stroke length, now up to 2,200mm, and boosts maximum load up to 1,960kg.  The Twin Rail Stage system gives machine build OEMs a two or three axis linear motion system with a…


  • Kerry’s research reveals the art of balancing indulgence and nutrition in festive beverages

    Kerry has introduced its winter 2023 Art of Taste & Nutrition: Festive Edition research report that details key trends in new seasonal beverage flavours and formats across 14 key European markets. The report provides inspiration for foodservice operators considering their seasonal beverage formulations, and how to get these indulgent offerings just right for the 2024…


  • Ecowende Orders 52 Vestas Turbines for Offshore Wind Farm in Netherlands

    Dec 22, 2023 Artist’s impression of V236-15.0 MW wind turbine (Credit: Vestas) The Dutch wind farm developer Ecowende, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, has placed an order for 52 offshore wind turbines from Vestas, each rated at 15MW, for its Hollandse Kust (west) site VI. Once installed, Vestas will service the 760 MW…


  • Pultrusion versus resin transfer moulding: What is the difference?

    Pultrusion and resin transfer moulding (RTM) are two widely used manufacturing processes for producing composite materials. While both methods have their merits, pultrusion offers several distinct advantages over RTM when it comes to making straight profiles.  Kim Sjödahl explores the benefits of pultrusion and compares them to the RTM process Pultrusion is a continuous manufacturing process that…


  • Wine retailers toast success with shelf-ready gift bags crafted from Paptic material

    The distinctive packaging used by Jacob’s Creeks’ wines and Castillo de Molina has generated an increase in sales of the packed wines. For three consecutive years wine has been packaged in gift bags made of Paptic material – a solution to better serve today’s environmentally conscious consumers. “Sustainable development is at the core of all…


  • Hive Mind launches Spiced Honey Rum

    Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co is launching a new range of honey distilled and blended spirits. The first to be released will be Hive Mind Spiced Honey Rum, blended with honey from Hive Mind’s bees in the Wye Valley and surrounding area. To make the new Spiced Honey Rum, Hive Mind brews the base…


  • European Wave Energy Project Gets .4M Funding Boost

    European Union’s Horizon program has approved a $4.4 million grant for SHY project, which will develop a new power take-off (PTO) system with advanced control strategy, aimed at reducing the cost of wave energy. SHY project, short for Seawater Hydraulic PTO using dynamic passive controller for wave energy converters, is a collaborative project whose aim…