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A Practical Framework for Managing Raw-Material Changes in Chemical Manufacturing
Today’s environment features a host of factors that challenge raw-material assumptions. Whether it be price fluctuation, changing trade policy or supply constraints, chemical manufacturers are operating without consistency. Availability and cost of materials are showing up as question marks. This…
This new semi-welded plate heat exchanger is designed for large-scale energy-transition projects
TS45 is this company’s largest semi-welded plate heat exchanger to date, engineered to secure competitiveness and resilience by meeting growing demands for high-capacity, high-pressure heat transfer across energy transition, industrial, and energy efficiency applications. Developed to support industries facing rising…
CSB releases final investigation report on 2024 chemical fire and release in Georgia
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB; Washington, D.C.; www.csb.gov) today released its final investigation report into the massive September 29, 2024, chemical fire and toxic gas release at the KIK Consumer Products Bio-Lab Plant 12 warehouse in Conyers,…
Evonik and Celtic Renewables partner on low-carbon emollient for cosmetics
Evonik (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) is using Celtic Renewables’ (Grangemouth, U.K.; www.celtic-renewables.com) bio-butanol to produce ECOHANCE® Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products. Combined with Evonik’s formulation expertise, the result is a final product that meets both performance…
Maire Tecnimont awarded contract for large-scale fertilizer complex in Argentina
MAIRE (Milan, Italy; www.groupmaire.com) announced that its subsidiary Tecnimont (Integrated E&C Solutions) has been awarded a contract by Fértil Pampa S.A.U., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pampa Energia S.A., for a large-scale fertilizer complex in Argentina. The facility will include…
Empower EIT commissions operations and innovation center for direct lithium extraction
Empower EIT (Addison, Tex.; www.empowereit.com), a vertically integrated lithium technology and operating company, has completed the commissioning of its 17,000-square-foot Dallas Operations & Innovation Center as the company targets first commercial sales in 2027. Leveraging its proprietary direct lithium extraction…
New PLA foam presents a compostable alternative to PS extrusion foaming
Luminy FOAM 50F is a high-melt-strength polylactic acid (PLA) grade designed for extrusion foamed-packaging applications. Developed for trays used in fresh food products, like meat and fish, and food-service packaging such as clamshells and bowls, the material delivers the performance…
Vacuum pumps’ maintenance upgrades lead to cleaner operation
New ShieldDrive i Series (SDi) rotary-vane vacuum pumps feature two new maintenance-focused enhancements: a Quick-Change Oil Mist Filter and an Easy Oil Change system. Together, these features are intended to improve uptime, simplify service and support a cleaner operating environment.…
Honeywell Technologies completes acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business
Honeywell Technologies (Charlotte, N.C.) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Johnson Matthey plc's (London, U.K.) Catalyst Technologies business in an all-cash transaction. This deal strengthens the company's portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels. Honeywell Technologies will now…
LG Chem begins mass production of semiconductor stripper materials
LG Chem Ltd. (Seoul, South Korea) announced that it has begun mass production and supply of semiconductor strippers to Amkor Technology, Inc. (Tempe, Ariz.), marking LG Chem's first entry into the semiconductor stripper market and accelerating its strategy to expand…