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Enhanced seal integrity strengthens performance of this new butterfly valve
New Apollo LD151 resilient seated butterfly valves are engineered to meet the increasing demands of industrial, commercial, mechanical and data center applications. The LD151 series offers a 250 psi pressure rating up to 24 in., expanding its suitability for high…
Smart Instrumentation for Advanced Measurement in Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
Strategic application of advanced measurement technologies enhances flexibility, availability, safety, and sustainability across operations The specialty chemicals sector is a vital segment of the chemical process industries (CPI) and the wider economy. This sector delivers high-value products for countless applications,…
A solution for flow measurement in a variety of harsh and low-flow water applications
The ProcessMaster FER620 flowmeter features a rugged, fully welded and hermetically sealed sensor that ensures long‑term stability and performance in the most challenging environments across pumping stations, water abstraction, water treatment, water distribution and irrigation. The ProcessMaster FER620 sensor design…
Economic Indicators: August 2026
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for May 2026 (most recent available) is higher than the previous month, continuing a string of monthly increases since last autumn, while also reaching an all-time high for the CEPCI.…
Indorama Ventures launches zero-waste-to-landfill initiative at PETValue Philippines recycling site
Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (Bangkok, Thailand) is advancing the circular economy through a new Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at its recycling site PETValue Philippines, further demonstrating how collaboration across industries can maximize resource efficiency and reduce waste. Through…
2026 CEPCI updates: May (prelim.) and April (final)
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for May 2026 (most recent available) is higher than the previous month, continuing a string of monthly increases since last autumn, while also reaching an all-time high for the CEPCI.…
Air Liquide to invest $150 million in industrial gas facility in Idaho for semiconductor manufacturing
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris, France) announced today an investment of over $150 million to build, own and operate a new industrial gas production facility in Idaho to support the site expansion of a global leader in semiconductor memory chips. Building…
New graphite-based plastic grades engineered for thermal management and light-weighting
The Therma Tech product portfolio has been expanded with eight new thermally conductive grades that leverage natural graphite to deliver high thermal conductivity and cost efficiency for applications such as LED lighting, heat sinks and heat exchange systems. Natural graphite…
JordProxa named technology and equipment partner for Lilac Solutions’ Great Salt Lake lithium carbonate facility
JordProxa (St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia) has been announced as the technology and equipment partner for Lilac Solutions (Oakland, California), a leading provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, for the lithium downstream conversion process at its Phase 1 commercial lithium carbonate…
Johnson Matthey completes acquisition of SCR catalyst maker Cormetech
Johnson Matthey Plc (JM; London) has announced the completion of its acquisition of CORMETECH Inc. (Durham, N.C.), following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions including all regulatory approvals. The acquisition marks an important milestone in JM's wider strategy to create…