The word ‘Project’ can be used to describe an endeavor in which a number of tasks are performed in order to accomplish a particular objective. Projects are usually undertaken by an organization to achieve business objectives such as engineering, mechanical / construction services or research for new product development. This article talks about Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Projects in India and how the organizations are executing these projects using modern techniques and effective management.

Akzo Nobel Performance Coatings is expanding again in Asia Pacific. Prior to the investment in Singapore and Sunshine, Australia, today the company announced plans to invest €2.5 million to expand its plant in Cikarang, Indonesia.

Praxair announced the start-up of a new air separation plant to supply 700 tons per day of nitrogen to Samsung’s display manufacturing complex in Tangjeong, South Korea.

The Filtersense Model PS 10 particulate flow/emission sensor is engineered for harsh processes with high temperatures and high pressures.

Batteries are the key technology for the electromobility of the future. Over the next five years, BASF will be investing a three-digit million euro sum in researching, developing and the production of battery materials. Part of the investment is being channeled into the construction of a production plant for advanced cathode materials.

Fluid Components International (FCI) has launched the new ST100 series of continuous thermal mass flow meters. The devices are able to measure gas mass flow rates, total flow, temperature and pressure depending on the model family.

It’s the third order in two years: Thyssen Krupp Industrial Solutions, the engineering and construction specialist of the Thyssen Krupp Group, has again won a follow-up order from the Hungarian fertilizer manufacturer Nitrogénmüvek to expand its production capacity.

Have we learned our lesson? The emerge of digital plant automation has not only increased efficiency and versatility but also our vulnerability to cyber attacs – one of the major trends at this year’s PMA in Antwerp.

Rentschler Biotechnologie announces the investment of €24m to build a Twin system with two 3,000 L stainless steel bioreactors mainly targeting market supply at the company’s site in Laupheim, Germany. The Twin system should be operational in early 2017.

Evonik announced that it is setting aside € 100 million for the topic of digitalization and is also entering into a strategic partnership with IBM and the University of Duisburg-Essen.