Allweiler launches the next-generation AEB-DE progressing cavity pump series of four pump sizes that share one installation footprint and are capable of bi-directional flow.

Ika's CMX 2000 is an inline mixer for fast, homogeneous incorporation of powders into liquids. The circulation of the liquid creates a strong vacuum in the machine, which sucks in the solid material. Thus, even powders that are difficult to wet can be incorporated lump-free into a liquid phase.

Leybold has recently expanded its Turbovac i/ix series - 90, 250, 350 and 450 - by the sizes 850 i/ix and 950 i/ix to six models. The two new turbomolecular pump variants are characterised by extended, trouble-free operation, longer system life and lower operating costs.

Petrofac’s EPS division in a joint venture with Isker has won an EPCC contract from North Caspian Operating Company for developing new water treating facilities in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The move is in line with the firm’s goals of securing small greenfield and brownfield EPC projects.

“Go West”: German machines and process equipment manufacturer Gea brings its hygienic pump solutions to US markets. To support user industries right on the spot, Gea has built up the service network and a local assembly. Now, the company wants to bring its proven hygienic Hilge pumps (which are among the market leaders in Europe) to the US dairy, pharmaceutical, food and beverage markets.

Hena 50 and 70 are single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps which were specially developed for the demanding requirements of mass spectrometer systems. The pumps are capable of achieving pumping speeds between 32 and 59 m³/h, depending on their size and speed of rotation.

The Hi Scroll models from Pfeiffer Vacuum’s new range of scroll pumps are oil-free, hermetically sealed vacuum pumps with high nominal pumping speeds of 6 to 20 m³/h.

Wilden has introduced Wilden Safe Guard – the industry’s first Internet of Things (IOT) enabled remote performance monitoring and alert system for air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps.

Coperion is expanding its proven ZSK extruder series with a new extruder size in pharmaceutical design: As a result, the company now offers the ZSK 26 twin screw extruder that fulfills all of the pharmaceutical industry’s guidelines and covers throughputs of 5-20 kg/h, depending on the application and materials to be processed.

DSM intends to replace its ammonium sulfate plant in Geleen/The Netherlands. Van Beek will provide 17 screw conveyor systems for the new plant.