Laurent Tainturier, BASF Senior Vice President Europe East, CIS, Middle East and Africa: “This new production facility will strengthen the product portfolio in the region” (Bild: Emma Nwawudu/BASF)
Concrete Additives

BASF to Start up Construction Chemicals Plant in Nigeria

For BASF Nigeria is a particularly dynamic growing market for construction chemicals in West Africa. The new production plant for concrete additives in Lagos/Nigeria will help the construction industry to become less dependent on imports and reduce long lead times for supplies. Besides Nigeria BASF concentrates on neighboring west African countries, too.

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Which developments influence the sensor, measurement technology and process automation and which impacts will this have for the user? Crystal ball reading in a professional manner. (fotolia - Andrey Popov / industrieblick)
Process Automation Trends

Moore’s Law and the Consequences: These Trends Define the Automation Industry

Quo vadis process automation? — Every 18 months, the processor performance of a chip doubles. This statistical observation, which is described with Moore’s Law, also promotes the developments in the sensor and measurement technology at a fast pace. The following statement should fuel the necessary discussion regarding the future of process automation for users and suppliers.

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Second-hand equipment ready to be dispatched, thus avoiding potential delays. (Source: Equip Net India)
Buying Used Machinery

Old, not Obsolete: A Guide to Buying Second–Hand Equipment

Looking for new analytical indstruments, lab equipment or machniery? Why not buy second hand? Equip Net India, a specialist in used laboratory instruments and production equipment, suggests measures to buyers to make the most of their purchasing deal – In this article, the background to the growing second-user revolution in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries is highlighted.

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