Specialty chemical maker Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) has upgraded the production of the high-performance foam ROHACELL® at its main site in Darmstadt, Germany, to use only electricity from renewable energy sources. As a result, Evonik’s High Performance Polymers…
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE; Washington, D.C.; www.energy.gov) today announced $125 million in funding for two Energy Innovation Hub teams to provide the scientific foundation needed to seed and accelerate next generation technologies beyond today’s generation of lithium…
PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.) announced that it has expanded operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware and low friction applications. The plant now has additional capacity to support growing regional coatings demand…
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (Montreal, Queb., Canada) has won a mandate from Jubilant HollisterStier, a leading global pharmaceutical contract manufacturer, to provide detailed design for the expansion of their sterile injectable facility in Montreal as part of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life…
Motiva Enterprises, LLC (Houston) announced that it has advanced its aromatics project by executing a license for Honeywell UOP's aromatics technologies and is now undertaking engineering and design work. The project, planned for construction at Motiva's Manufacturing Complex in Port…
Freeflex Versa (photo) compressor-valve steel is a new material that contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable and more energy-efficient compressors for refrigerators and freezers. Building upon the success of its predecessors Hiflex and Freeflex Core, this martensitic stainless steel is…
This company has supplemented its portfolio with a vibrating level switch (photo) that is suitable for all liquids, including highly viscous media. The new instrument is available in three variants for different market segments. The model TLS-S is intended for…
The purchase price of an electric motor is generally thought to end up as a small fraction (2–3%) of the motor’s total lifetime cost, with the majority of costs resulting from the electricity used by the motor. This makes motor…
Advanced strainers are designed to offer far greater reliability than conventional options under unpredictable conditions. An industry expert provides insight into strainer use, design, selection, installation and construction Plants in the chemical process industries (CPI) have long relied on strainers…
Managing wastewater at chemical process industries (CPI) facilities requires a tailored approach, and effective treatment promotes sustainable operations while avoiding potential regulatory penalties For many consumers and businesses, wastewater simply disappears down the drain and out of sight. However, for…