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PPG expands coatings production capacities in Malaysia

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 to design major vaccine manufacturing facility in Canada

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 licenses UOP process technologies for new aromatics complex in Texas

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…

Valve sensor enables fast deployment without downtime

In July, this company released its newly redesigned NEON valve sensor (photo). The NEON QT valve sensor, distinguished by its adaptability, now features an entirely redesigned assembly for universal compatibility with any quarter-turn valve on the market. This innovation, coupled…

Control high volumetric flowrates with this valve

This three-way ball sector valve (photo) — said to be the world’s first — achieves high volumetric flowrates that are virtually identical in all directions. The company’s approach of using the ball sector design for three-way valves is said to…

A vibrating level switch for general-purpose applications

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…

A new high-flashpoint heat-transfer fluid

This company has launched an upgraded version of Globaltherm HF, a high-temperature thermal fluid with one of the highest fluid flashpoints (280°C) on the market (photo). Its high flashpoint and blend of additives makes it a durable option for manufacturers…

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Methane pyrolysis catalyst Catalytic methane pyrolysis (CMP) is an attractive route to producing hydrogen, because rather than generating CO2, the process produces solid carbon, which can be made in valuable forms that could offset the cost of hydrogen production. However,…

Conveyor screw design prevents aeration in conveying

The flat-edge spiral-screw conveyor design (photo) features a broad, flat edge that minimizes the potential for aeration to add volume to low-bulk-density materials during transfer. Offered with the company’s Spiralfeeder flexible-screw conveyor, the new design is suitable for transferring cake…

Printing abrasion-resistant mixing impellers

This company develops abrasion-resistant impellers using advanced materials and optimized designs. These innovations enhance equipment reliability and have proven successful in demanding applications, such as hydrometallurgy and pressure vessels, leading to extended lifespans and increased plant profitability. By reducing both…