Process industries


  • Petrofac Agrees Brownfield EPC Framework with TotalEnergies

    Dec 18, 2023 (Credit: Petrofac) Oilfield services company Petrofac has signed an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) framework agreement with TotalEnergies for its assets in the North Sea. Under the three-year framework, Petrofac will have the opportunity to deliver brownfield EPCC solutions across TotalEnergies’ UKCS assets.  Nick Shorten, Chief Operating Officer of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions…


  • Nestlé’s plant-based alternative to foie gras makes festive return

    Fans of plant-based foods in Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands will be able to add a treat to their festive tables this year. Nestlé’s Garden Gourmet is bringing back Voie Gras, its alternative to foie gras, for a limited time only. The animal-friendly alternative was a hit during a successful seasonal launch in Spain and…


  • Aker Solutions Awarded North Sea Decom Work

    OE staff Dec 15, 2023 (Photo: Aker Solutions) Aker Solutions on Friday announced it has been awarded a contract for the dismantling and recycling of a platform topside and jacket in the North Sea area. The Norway-based company did not specify the name of the platform, but said the project consists of a topside with…


  • Döhler welcomes Frikos to expand and diversify portfolio

    Döhler has acquired Frikos, a Serbian company renowned for its expertise in premium quality freeze-dried fruits. This acquisition marks a significant step in enhancing Döhler’s strategic product portfolio, particularly in the area of organic red berries. Located two hours southwest of Belgrade, Serbia, in the heart of the raspberry cultivation region, Frikos has been at…


  • Anritsu launches pressure washable vision inspection tech for processing areas

    Food inspection technology experts at Anritsu Infivis have launched a vision inspection machine specifically designed with the ability to withstand high-intensity pressure washing. The IP69K sanitary x-ray, based on the company’s ever-popular XR75 platform has been built to meet and exceed high-pressure washing and sanitary requirements for meat or wet products in the Americas and…


  • Walkers reformulates Sunbites range and introduces new packaging

    Walkers has transformed its Sunbites range with the rollout of new packaging made with recycled plastic and the entire range now classified as non-HFSS. The recycled plastic content has been allocated using the ISCC+ certified mass balance approach. This means buying and using sufficient mass-balanced recycled plastic material to eliminate 200 tonnes of fossil-based plastic across Sunbites…


  • Photo-chemical etching: next level precision metal fabrication

    For companies looking for high-volume production of zero failure rate precision metal parts and components, micrometal GmbH announces refinements it has made to the photo-chemical etching (PCE) process.  Traditional PCE offers unparalleled precision and consistency when compared to standard metal processing technologies, which is crucial when manufacturing high-quality metal parts in today’s technologically advanced industries.…


  • UK food and drink businesses grapple with export market

    The total value of food and drink exports has fallen 5.5.% when compared year on year in Q3, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has found. Published in its Q3 Trade Snapshot report which covers the period of January – September 2023, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector had a total export value of £6.2 billion.…


  • SÜDPACK takes stride forward with development of flexible films for thermoforming

    SÜDPACK says it has broke new ground in material efficiency with its Multifol NT packaging film for thermoforming applications. The new Multifol Extreme is the perfect combination of maximum functionality and minimum added weight, according to the manufacturer of high-performance films and packaging solutions. Due to its outstanding sealing performance and high puncture resistance, the…


  • Berry’s TINE Packaging triumphs with 2023 AWA award 

    A 300g cup solution manufactured by Berry Global for leading Norwegian dairy company TINE’s Romme brand, has been awarded the AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) International Sleeve Label Award for its sustainable sleeve produced by Masterpress. Developed in line with RecyClass standards, the innovative ‘designed-for-recycling’ sleeve was a winner in the Environmental category, where the judging…