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Evonik purchases surface-modification business unit from Interface Biologics
Interface Biologics Inc. (IBI; Toronto, Canada; www.interfacebiologics.com), a privately held, commercial-stage developer of innovative material science technologies for Medtech and Pharmaceutical applications, is pleased to announce the sale of its surface modification business to Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com).…
BASF begins construction on new Chemetall surface-treatment site in China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com), operating under the Chemetall brand (www.chemetall.com), has started construction of its surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang…
Emerson expands steam-system offerings with acquisitions from Circor International
Emerson (St. Louis, Mo.; www.emerson.com) has acquired the Spence and Nicholson product lines from Circor International. The acquisition complements Emerson’s broad portfolio of steam system solutions for process industries and commercial buildings. The Spence and Nicholson lines are established industry-leading…
Sibur to sell Togliatti-based production assets to Tatneft
Sibur (Moscow; www.sibur.com) and Tatneft signed a letter of intent with respect to Togliatti-based petrochemical facilities. Under the deal, Sibur plans to sell and Tatneft plans to acquire certain production and other assets that are currently registered in the name…
HIMA partners with ECT to expand its rotating machinery business
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH (Brüh, Germany; www.hima.com) has entered into a partnership with Energy Control Technologies (ECT; Urbandale, Iowa; www.energycontroltechnologies.com), a company focused on the rotating machinery market. The partnership will combine the strength of HIMA’s SIL rated products and…
New Wacker Production Plant for Dispersible Polymer Powders Goes on Stream in South Korea
Following a construction phase lasting 20 months, Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany; www.wacker.com) has brought a new spray dryer for the production of dispersible polymer powders on stream in Ulsan, South Korea. The plant is part of an ongoing site…
How separation processes profit from Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions
With the fourth industrial revolution not just around the corner, but already establishing itself in the industrial environment, IIoT technologies have also found their way into solid/liquid separation plants and processes of all shapes and sizes. Automation solutions using IIoT…
Recently Published Books for the CPI: September 2019
September 2019 Booklist: The following recently published titles may be relevant to various sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) Clean Ironmaking and Steelmaking Processes: Efficient Technologies for Greenhouse Emissions Abatement. By Pascuale Cavaliere, Springer International Publishing, 2019, 596 pages,…
Show Preview: Weftec 2019
The 92nd annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (Weftec; www.weftec.org) will be held September 21–25 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. Weftec features an extensive lineup of technical presentations focused on best practices and new…
Show Preview: Chem Show 2019
From October 22–24, professionals from all sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) will meet in New York City for the 2019 Chem Show (www.chemshow.com). With over 275 exhibitors, Chem Show’s exhibit hall will feature demonstrations of new process equipment…