Axens has acquired the Dutch company Hydrothane which specializes in high-rate anaerobic technologies for industrial waste water treatment. With this move, Axens has expanded its portfolio of innovative solutions for the sector.

Guangxi Chlor-Alkali Chemical has selected Solvay’s proprietary hydrogen peroxide technology for its new plant in China. Under the license agreement, Solvay will also provide a dedicated process design package, operating expertise and a range of services for the project.

The OPC Foundation (OPCF) and the Fieldcomm Group (FCG) have got together to drive multi-vendor interoperability of instrumentation devices based on OPC UA and the extensions for the field level, named OPC UA FX. The partnership is expected to harmonize OPC UA-based field instruments and increase the development and adoption in automation.

To meet the growing needs of the plastics recycling sector, international technology Group Andritz has developed a compact recycling system which can achieve numerous benefits and additionally save transportation costs.

The Marchesini Group will be participating at this year’s Interpack show which is scheduled to be held from May 4 – 10. The company is keen to showcase its solutions with a focus on sustainability and digital innovation.

Agilent Technologies has selected Fluor Corporation to expand its oligonucleotide therapeutics manufacturing facility in Colorado, USA. The unit will include state-of-the-art engineering enhancements such as advanced automation, water reduction strategies and solvent capturing to optimize cost and construction.

Vertex Energy has completed the first commercial sales of renewable diesel from its renewable diesel production facility at its Mobile refinery in Alabama, USA. The initial sales totaled 110,000 barrels of renewable diesel and the firm intends to work towards its target of achieving approximately 8,000 bpd, by the end of 2Q23.

In January 2023, Vega, manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation, delivered what it claims is the world's first level sensor with integrated cyber security. With this, it wants to send a strong signal against the increasing threat from cyber criminals, also throughout the industry.

Plug Power has set a new record by producing 122 MW of PEM electrolyzer stacks in Q1 2023, an industry first at its 2.5 GW gigafactory in New York, USA. Moving further, the company intends to expand its factory to produce 100 MW per month in mid-Q2 2023.

Lummus Technology has collaborated with Dongyang Environment Group with an aim to deploy its advanced plastics recycling technology in South Korea. The technology is capable of converting plastic waste into high-value chemicals and feedstocks.