Filling above-level, sub-level or below bunghole: this is what you hear when experts talk about drum filling technology. Feige Filling develops Ex solutions for Atex Category 1 because their filling machines mainly operate in hazardous areas. To meet these requirements, the company relies on the universal Wago-I/O-System 750 at the I/O level.

Sumitomo Chemical expands the production capacity of their feed additive methionine by adding a new production line of its Ehime Works in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

Solvay and Eastman Chemical Company have signed an agreement to end their cellulose acetate production joint venture Primester with Solvay acquiring Eastman's 50 % stake in the U.S.-based plant and becoming its sole owner.

Ineos has announced the final plans for its world-scale Linear Alpha Olefin (LAO) unit at Chocolate Bayou, Texas. Accoring to the recently released figures, the new plant will be build even bigger than previously announced.

The pharma industry has come a long way since Alexander Fleming famously discovered penicillin. The current global pharmaceuticals market is estimated to be worth $300 billion a year and is growing rapidly. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is not only big business, but also pivotal in keeping the population healthy. Here are the best practices for keeping heat transfer systems running efficiently in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Skyepharma, a company specialized in inhalation and oral drugs, uses MG2's Planeta capsule filler for the production of inhalators and modified-release oral products.

Quality Metrics in pharmaceutical manufacturing: challenge or opportunity? A new way of measuring quality performance and quality culture in pharmaceutical companies is on the horizon. Are European companies ready for FDA´s Quality Metrics concept?

Inprotec manufactures high-quality powders and granulates using continuous fluidized bed granulation and spray drying processes. The company relies on advanced technologies and constantly tries out new production possibilities. This innovative spirit is also reflected in the process control and remote access technology employed.

Yokogawa has developed the Oprex Operational Risk Management: Field Assistant R2.02. This Android application is intended for use during field inspections of industrial facilities, and will be released on June 11.

Cevital, the first private company in Algeria, will be showcasing their new technology for water treatment and ultra pure water production at the Achema. Together with its subsidiary Evcon, the company will unveil UPW 1.0, their first station for ultra pure water production for pharmaceutical industry.