Asahi Kasei Medical announced the construction of a new plant for the spinning of cellulose hollow-fiber membranes for Planova virus removal filters in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan. The measure will increase the annual production capacity by 40,000 m2/year upon completion in May 2019.

Verdezyne has opened its first pilot plant to produce adipic acid, a key component of nylon 6,6.

Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals has announced an investment of $ 14.65 million in the capacity expansion and upgrade of its organic peroxides facility in Los Reyes, Mexico .

Thyssen Krupp Industrial Solutions has received a contract from Apatit to supply a complete in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) system for an apatite-nepheline ore mine. The mine is located near the city of Kirovsk on the Kola Peninsula in northern Russia. The order is worth around €30 million.

Dairies worldwide are adopting green technologies to meet their energy needs. Indian dairies must catch up soon. Today there are several innovative and efficient technologies available in the renewable energy domain that can be used for catering to various energy needs of the dairy industry. Harnessing solar energy for various heat-based applications like generating steam, hot water, etc has become more viable with time.

Every F&B plant requires continuous and very high volume production to remain profitable. As the cost associated with missed production volume will be substantial, any possibility of shutdown because of voltage sag should be eliminated.

Air Products is in the process to acquire Shell’s Coal Gasification Technology business along with its patent portfolio for Liquids Gasification. The two companies have also formed a strategic alliance in the Liquids Gasification field and intend to offer a range of solutions to the market.

Pipes used in the oil and gas industry need to withstand high pressures. Manufacturers must verify temperature uniformity during heat treatment which is performed in a special furnace while the pipes are rotated.

Pentair Valves & Controls announces the expansion of its leading Vanessa Triple Offset Valves (TOVs) product line with the launch of the Series 30-RS. The new manual triple offset valve is uniquely designed to address the need for zero leakage isolation in non-critical applications in the oil and gas and process industries.

As part of Paradip Refinery Project, Indian Oil, is setting up the Oil Jetty, at a cost of US $128 million along with associated facilities at Paradip Port Trust. A single berth is provided for loading of products and unloading of crude oil.