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BASF expands dispersions production capacity in Durban, South Africa

BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has expanded production capacity for dispersions at its site in Durban, South Africa, strengthening the company’s ability to supply customers with high-quality dispersions used in architectural coatings, construction materials and the paper industry. The significant capacity…

Lonza to divest Capsules & Health Ingredients business

Lonza AG (Basel, Switzerland) has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) business to Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) for an enterprise value of CHF 2.3 billion (USD 3 billion). Lonza will realize upfront…

BASF sells selected hydrosulfite-related assets to Silox

BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and Silox s.a. (Engis, Belgium) have entered into a definitive agreement under which Silox acquires selected hydrosulfite-related assets from BASF. The transaction comprises specific assets, including intellectual property rights, special containers, selected production equipment, technical expertise,…

A new high-performance inspection camera for enhanced industrial environments

Mentor Zoom is a new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera system designed for nondestructive testing (NDT) applications, purpose-built for visual inspection of confined spaces or hard-to-reach industrial environments. Designed for applications ranging from pressure vessels in chemical plants and petroleum refineries, to…

This continuous gas analyzer is designed for continuous emissions monitoring and more

The Rosemount QX1000 continuous gas analyzer is well-suited for use in continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), but also is a good fit in many other types of applications. The QX1000 uses paramagnetic detection for O₂ and quantum cascade laser direct…

This solvent-free conformal coating protects against moisture, dust and other environmental concerns

Loctite Stycast UV 7998 is the latest formulation in the company’s line of conformal coatings. Uniting sustainability, UL 94 V-0 certification and cost efficiency, the new material is designed for electronics protection at a competitive price-performance ratio. The material is…

These flowmeters measure accurately, even in conditions with high electromagnetic interference

800EMR Series flowmeters have been engineered to provide accurate interference-free flow measurement in environments affected by high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI). As modern industrial facilities and critical infrastructure systems become increasingly powered by high-frequency electronics, including variable frequency drives,…

CPVC pump tube supports safer handling of aggressive chemicals

To improve safety in the handling of hazardous substance, a new pump tube made of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) aims to help reduce the risk of spills and injuries. The pump tube is designed as a vertical immersion pump. With…

New single-channel controller simplifies water treatment

The new DULCOMETER diaLog C controller is designed for water treatment applications. The entry-level controller supports all of this company's sensors and can be used as either a transmitter or a two-way controller. It also performs two-way control tasks and…

Air Liquide and Holcim announce carbon-capture project at cement plant in Belgium

Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) and Holcim (Zug, Switzerland) reach a new stage in their collaboration with the signing of an agreement to develop a state-of-the-art carbon capture solution for Holcim’s near-zero cement plant at Obourg in Belgium. Air Liquide has been…