Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, has introduced two innovations, including its ‘paper-On-form’ upgrade kit for horizontal flow wrapping machines to form cold-sealable barrier paper. The solution was engineered in the company’s own development center in Beringen, Switzerland, and consists of a patented flow-wrap forming unit and sealing jaws for paper cold-sealing applications.

Located in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, the new industrial gas hub will comprise a steam methane reformer, an air separation unit, hydrogen pressure swing adsorption units, and the installation of comprehensive pipeline networks.

How does pump manufacturer Grundfos plan to defend its global position as the number 1? And what is its management doing to prepare for future challenges? PROCESS asked Mads Nipper, CEO and Group President.

The specialty chemicals group Altana announced the grand opening of its BYK USA expanded facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. With this state of the art plant, BYK more than doubles production capacity in the U.S. and increases worldwide supply chain security for its additives, the company said.

Under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, the Vamos project has received a mammoth funding. The project aims at developing second-generation sugars from household waste and will be used to produce numerous bio-based products for non-food applications.

The new joint venture company will be established by a joint incorporation-type company split between Mitsubishi Chemical and Ube Industries for succeeding the electrolyte business for lithium-ion rechargeable battery and other applications of both companies.

Amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, Lyondell Basell has decided to slow down the construction work of its propylene oxide and tertiary butyl alcohol unit in Texas, USA which broke ground in August 2018. On completion, the PO/TBA project is expected to produce approximately 1 billion pounds of PO and 2.2 billion pounds of TBA annually.

The screw compressor range Delta Screw from Aerzen gets an addition: With the VM 100 compressor package, the E-Compressor series now comprises seven model variants.

Emerson’s Data Manager v8.2 analysis software continuously monitors high risk internal corrosion levels in hydrofluoric acid alkylation units to prevent acid leaks and unplanned shutdowns, and offers better predictability of equipment lifespan.

Shimadzu, one of the world leaders in analytical instrumentation and testing equipment, has released its Testing Machine Configurator, an online tool that helps to research and identify the ideal testing system configuration according to the user’s requirements.