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Clariant has opened its new CATOFIN catalyst production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China.
Investing in innovations such as CATOFIN is a core element of Clariant’s new purpose-led strategy.
The site also serves to increase the already expanding footprint in China, adding on to the existing nearby catalyst plants in Jinshan and catalyst R&D centre within the One Clariant Campus in…
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Toymaker LEGO said it has agreed to buy e-methanol, a lower-carbon alternative to conventional plastic ingredients, for use in its plastic bricks when the world's first large-scale plant starts operations next year.
Privately owned renewable energy firm European Energy, which is developing the plant in Aabenraa, Denmark, said Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk will also buy its e-methanol to…
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United Flow Technologies (UFT) completed the acquisitions of Kodru-Mooney and Macaulay Controls Company in March.
UFT has completed nine acquisitions since its formation in July 2021.
The two acquisitions will accelerate UFT’s strategic position into the Midwest and Texas regions, add product categories to the platform and strengthen OEM partnerships.
Headquartered in Jordan, Minnesota,…
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Banbury-based Powerline Electric Motors in the UK has completed the refurbishment of its latest batch of Landia slurry pumps - including one unit that has been in operation for almost 25 years.
With its ongoing investment in new equipment and growing number of apprentices, Powerline has seen a significant increase in demand for its repair services, which not only help prolong the lifetime of…
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Despite the soaring prices brought on by an energy crisis that shows no signs of diminishing, ask pump and blower operators about the efficiency of their equipment, and the truth is that most don’t know – according to a leading monitoring technology provider.
The pumps, for example, might often be described as ‘working fine’ and ‘doing their job’, but is that, now more than ever, a…
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For half a century residents and commerce across eight municipalities of the greater London area of south-western Ontario have received their potable water supply from the Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant (WTP), near Grand Bend, and over this period the community has been well served.
However, a few years ago, the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System (LHPWSS) announced an Energy Audit and…
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Filter maker Amazon Filters has introduced a mechanical safety interlock for use on four of its main process industry housings.
Targeted at operators in the chemical, water, pharma, food and beverage, OEM and oil and gas industries, the interlock prevents the housing being opened until pressure is released safely through its V-clamp retainer.
Andy Manning, Amazon Filters’ housing operations…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $31.4 million (€28.6 million) to Iowa from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
The funding will support Iowa communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies.
“President…
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Pump specialist Svanehøj continues to expand its service solution business with its third company acquisition in just over two years.
This time the pump specialist is taking over California-based Complete Cryogenic Services (CCS), which focuses on submerged pumps on.
The Danish marine pump and gas tank equipment specialist has acquired CCS based in Tustin, California, which has more than 30…
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The Biden administration has approved exports of liquefied natural gas from an Alaskan LNG project.
The Department of Energy approved Alaska Gasline Development Corp's (AGDC) exports of LNG from the project to countries with which the United States does not have a free trade agreement, Reuters reported.
Alaska LNG includes a liquefaction facility on the Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska and a…
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Malaysian oil company Petroliam Nasional aims to restart a gas pipeline by the first quarter of next year.
Petronas declared a force majeure on gas supply to Malaysia LNG Dua due to a pipeline leak caused by soil movement at its Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline, Reuters reported.
The company aims to complete an investigation into the gas supply disruption by the middle of this year.
The disruption…
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Kazakhstan has recently proposed the building of a new international gas pipeline to Russia that would run through Kazakhstani territory and connect to China.
The new pipeline project has emerged as a vital need in delivering natural gas resources to Kazakhstan’s eastern regions.
The final decision on the project is set to be made by May 1, media reports suggest.
The proposed pipeline is…
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Honeywell has released its Honeywell Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) - a solution that enables the long-distance transportation of clean hydrogen.
This cost-effective solution can help meet the growing requirements for hydrogen use across various industries by leveraging existing refinery and transportation infrastructure.
While hydrogen is expected to play a critical role in reducing…
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Sulzer has signed an agreement with JTC Corporation, the master planner and developer of Singapore’s industrial infrastructure, to build and operate a new research center for its separation technology solutions.
The new facility will be located at the Jurong Innovation District’s CleanTech Park, Singapore’s first eco-business park specifically designed to support clean and sustainable…
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The three trade shows Solids, Recycling-Technik and Pumps and Valves in Dortmund proved to be a resounding success and demonstrated how much potential there was in the industries.
On the 29 and 30 March, a total of 5,251 visitors attended the two-day event which concentrated on process and recycling technologies.
In addition to the exhibition, the audience was particularly enthusiastic about…
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The European Commission has adopted the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), which was initially introduced in March 2020. It is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s agenda for sustainable growth.
The transition to a circular economy is expected to support the efficient use of natural resources and create sustainable growth and jobs. It is considered a…
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The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has enjoyed further membership growth in recent weeks, with four new members joining the association.
KGN Pillinger, a long-standing business in the design, manufacture and service of bespoke water and sewage pumping equipment, has become a new membert.
Operating from its purpose-built ‘state of the art’ facility in Redhill, Surrey, the…
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Andreas Denker has become a further managing director of NETZSCH Pumps & Systems. After a transition phase with the current CEO Felix Kleinert, Denker will take over the management of the global Pumps & Systems business unit in mid-May.
At the same time, he will become a member of the global management team (GMT) of the NETZSCH Group.
The P&S business unit is the strongest business unit in…
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