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Focus: Solids Storage and Handling
This conveyor accommodates discharge heights up to 40 ft The Helix® flexible screw conveyor (photo) is designed to excel in multiple applications, from bulk material transport to precise batching and blending, effectively accommodating powders, granules and irregularly shaped materials. The…
A new smartphone for use in potentially explosive areas
Wireless networking via 5G enables industrial companies to achieve fast communication, reliable data transmission, and flexible processes, for example in maintenance. The new explosion-proof Smart-Ex 203 smartphone (photo), first presented at the Hannover Messe 2025 tradefair, supports the use of…
Mobile spectroscopy solutions for plastics and textiles
This company’s PAL Two (photo) is a new handheld spectrometer technology used for identifying various plastics and textiles, specifically in recycling processes. Designed with ergonomics in mind, PAL Two allows for single-handed operation, making it user-friendly and convenient. Additionally, it…
Regenerative blowers with premium corrosion resistance
Rotron CP and EN regenerative blowers (photo) are engineered to provide safety and efficiency in hazardous and corrosive environments. Constructed from aluminum, these blowers are naturally spark- and corrosion-resistant, distinguishing them from other blowers that are typically made of steel…
World’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker developed by Wärtsilä and Höegh Evi
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, and Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, have successfully completed development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker. This breakthrough technology enables floating import terminals to produce hydrogen at…
SUEZ commissions one of China’s largest desalination plants
SUEZ (Paris, France) has commissioned China’s largest industrial membrane-based seawater desalination plant for Wanhua Chemical’s Penglai Industrial Park to support industrial needs while conserving scarce water resources A landmark seawater desalination plant, designed and built by SUEZ for Wanhua Chemical…
LG Energy Solution and Derichebourg to establish battery-recycling joint venture
LG Energy Solution (Seoul, South Korea) has announced plans to establish a joint venture (JV) with Derichebourg, the French leader in metal waste recycling, to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling plant. Construction will begin in 2026 in Bruyères-sur-Oise, located in…
DuPont to launch its spinoff electronics business under the name Qnity Electronics
DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) announced Qnity Electronics, Inc. as the name of the planned independent Electronics public company that will be created through the intended spin-off of its Electronics business*. As a pure-play electronics materials company, Qnity will be one of…
Stepan starts up alkoxylation facility in Pasadena, Tx.
Stepan Co. (Northbrook, Ill.) announced the start of production at a new alkoxylation facility in Pasadena, Texas, which began in early April. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the startup team, including Stepan employees and contractors, who have collectively…
OMV starts up Austria’s largest green hydrogen plant
OMV AG (Vienna, Austria) announced the successful startup of its 10-MW green hydrogen production plant, located at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, the largest of its kind in Austria. Approximately €25 million has been invested in the facility, which has…