GEA will be showcasing a wide range of solutions at the Interpack show in Germany. Some of the innovations to be exhibited at the fair include the Optirobot 6000 and the firm’s new solution – the Optibuffer.

The Indian Oil Corporation has plans to establish three bitumen plants in Paradip, Gujarat and Barauni in the background of the growing demand for bitumen which is required for road construction in India. The company has commissioned Pörner for the planning and supply of the facilities.

Emirates recently conducted a demonstration flight in which one the aircraft’s engines was powered with 100 % sustainable aviation fuel from Neste. Both the parties worked with other partners as well such as GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell and Virent to develop a sustainable fuel that matched the properties of conventional jet fuel.

Lotte Biologics has acquired the Syracuse plant in the United States from Bristol Myers Squibb Co. and now plans to expand it by adding ADC contract manufacturing services as well as clinical drug substance incubation and drug product facilities. The firm also plans to invest 3 billion dollars to develop three mega plants in Korea by 2030 with a total production capacity of 360,000 liters of antibody drugs.

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has been producing more than 20 different types of vaccines and supplying it to numerous countries across the globe since ages but it was the biopharma company’s Covid-19 vaccine that made headlines amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. With state-of-the-art technologies and equipment, the production facilities at the firm’s Pune site in India meet the highest standards of various regulatory agencies. PROCESS Worldwide offers an insight into the world’s biggest vaccine factory.

The requirements for pumps are clear: A safe, efficient and reliable performance — An yet, corrosive media provides a tough challenge for the versatile machines. Can engineers only choose between wear and energy loss? Lined magnetic drive pumps could change the way we handle fluidics.

Plug Power has entered into a strategic relationship with Nikola Corporation to accelerate the hydrogen economy. Under this collaboration, Plug Power will supply green hydrogen to Nikola from January 1, 2023 and Nikola will also purchase a 30 TPD liquefaction system from Plug for its Arizona Hydrogen Hub.

Arkema has entered into a long-term agreement with Engie for the supply of 300 GWh of renewable biomethane every year. The move is claimed to be one of the largest private biomethane deals in Europe.

With the aim of consistently positioning itself for the future, the specialist for automation solutions has founded a new company, AZO Global Product Center GmbH & Co. KG on 1 January 2023.

Merck’s new plant will produce specialty gases and semiconductor materials for thin film and patterning solutions. The project is being developed in Kaohsiung, Taiwan to further support the company’s semiconductor solutions business which is one of its ‘Big 3’ growth drivers.