Metso has expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide and other battery chemicals process testing at its pilot facility in Pori, Finland. The firm has also launched a battery materials precursor pilot plant which is available for customer trials.

Atlas Copco has introduced its new series of DVS vacuum pumps. These dry rotary vane pumps are oil-free and also ensure an emission-free, quiet operation. It can be used across a wide range of applications such as packaging and pneumatic conveying processes, medical systems and analytical equipment, as well as in pick and place.

Axium Process has recently introduced a rental service through which one can obtain rapid filtration solutions without committing to large capital investments.

Toray and Honda Motor have plans to jointly develop a chemical recycling technology for glass-fiber reinforced nylon 6 parts recovered from end-of-life vehicles. The project aims to establish a circular economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Lanzajet and Technip Energies have entered into an agreement to accelerate the global deployment of sustainable aviation fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, Lanzajet will integrate Technip Energies’ Hummingbird Technology for converting ethanol to ethylene into the overall Lanzajet ATJ Process to produce SAF.

Evonik has completed the relocation and expansion of its metal powder catalyst plant in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park, China. Production at the site is expected to begin in 2023.

Maag Group has announced the appointment of Paul Merich, former Vice President Maag APAC, as incoming VP/GM for Maag Americas while Aaron Kong, GM of Maag China will be succeeding Merich.

PT KPI has selected Topsoe’s Hydroflex technology for the production of renewable fuels at its Cilacap Refinery Complex in Central Java, Indonesia. The unit is expected to produce 6,000 bpsd.

Kellas Midstream has begun Feed work on the H2northeast hydrogen project in Teesside, USA. For the project, the firm has partnered with Johnson Matthey as well as Worley and Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology will be used to produce low carbon hydrogen at the site.

Fette Compacting has introduced the Checkmaster CM-X, a tablet tester which helps to check tablets under containment conditions. The solution was launched at the recently held Powtech show in Germany.