Process industries


  • ADM inks deal to Acquire UK-Based FDL to bolster global capabilities

    ADM has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire UK-based FDL, a leading developer and producer of premium flavour and functional ingredient systems. FDL, with projected 2023 sales of approximately $120 million, operates three production facilities and two customer innovation centres, all in the United Kingdom. ADM notes that FDL’s approximately 235 colleagues,…


  • Petrofac and Hitachi Secure Second Contract with Tennet for Offshore Converter Stations

    Hitachi Energy and Petrofac have secured a second project under a $14 billion, multi-year framework agreement with the Dutch-German transmission system operator (TSO) Tennet to expand offshore wind capacity in the North Sea. This second contract is for Nederwiek 1, a Dutch transmission station which forms part of TenneT’s landmark 2GW program. Under the terms…


  • Filters enable rejuvenation of wastewater treatment plant and supply of irrigation water

    Countries in the Middle East face a constant challenge with delivering sufficient water for an increasing population, both for drinking water and irrigation for agriculture. In Bahrain, the largest water treatment works in the country has undergone a huge redevelopment and Nordic Water, a Sulzer brand, has retrofitted the original sand filter basins with DynaSand…


  • Jozo upgrades saltshaker tubes with NextCycle IML labels

    Using a touch of pioneering vision by SFA packaging; a pinch of love by Jozo; a drop of recycling advice by Circpack by Veolia and a dash of innovation by MCC Verstraete has helped Jozo introduce a “pioneering recipe” for circular PP packaging with NextCycle IML decorated saltshakers. Jozo considers its saltshaker range as a…


  • Prosweets 2024: GNT to demonstrate power of plant-based colours

    GNT will demonstrate how its plant-based, sustainable Exberry colours can help maximise product appeal at ProSweets Cologne (28-31 January 2024). Exberry colours are made from fruits, vegetables, and plants using physical processing methods such as chopping and boiling. Based on the concept of colouring food with food, the concentrates can deliver bright shades in almost…


  • Durham Box supports Feeding Families charity with substantial box donations

    Once again this year, leading packaging manufacturer, Durham Box, has been working closely with its chosen local charity, Feeding Families, donating large quantities of boxes and dump bins, designed and printed free of charge. The charity helps families in the Sunderland, Newcastle, County Durham, Northumberland and Teesside areas who are experiencing food poverty. In support,…


  • Nestlé takes a bite into the future by expanding access to plant-based meat alternatives

    Nestlé is actively exploring the use of plant-based ingredients to bring nutritious proteins to consumers in an affordable and sustainable way. The company sees expanding access to nutritious and sustainable food as more important than ever with many people not able to access an adequate and diverse diet that provides enough protein and micronutrients. Nestlé…


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  • Historic pub strikes it lucky with horseshoe manufacture

    Published:  19 December, 2023 When the Horseshoe Inn, a historic 17th Century pub in a small Staffordshire village, wanted a large horseshoe symbolic of its name made from heavy-grade steel, it was unsure where to turn. Fortunately, businessman and Managing Director of successful manufacturing company Hi-line Industries, Steve Smith, lives nearby. Hi-line takes its support…


  • Evaluating Ice Loads on Windmill Monopiles

    As part of Aker Arctic’s own research and development work, a series of ice model tests were conducted in November 2023 to investigate the ice loads affecting  windmill monopiles.  Offshore windmills require robust foundations to withstand the harsh marine environment, including ice and waves. Similar to the planning of icebreakers or other ice-strengthened vessels, the…