Pneumatic conveying uses air to either push (positive pressure) or pull (negative pressure) solid material through a conveying line. The characteristics of the solid materials being conveyed play a significant role in how the pneumatic conveying system is designed and…
Bulk-solid waste materials present unique handling challenges. Presented here is a discussion on how to navigate those challenges, along with some characterization strategies to avoid them Across industry sectors, solid waste materials are common and highly varied. The complexities of…
Axens, IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN; both Rueil-Malmaison, France) and SMS group, have successfully homologated the Carboverseo™ technology. This innovative reverse water-gas shift process, which converts CO2 into CO, is now live and ready to revolutionize the e-fuel industry by providing…
Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) has decided to establish sixth injection-molding plant in India for Sekisui DLJM Molding Pvt. Ltd., which manufactures and sells injection molded products for automobiles in Pune, Maharashtra in western India. The investment for establishing…
Kuraray Co. (Tokyo) announced plans to expand production facilities for optical-use poval film, a base material for polarizing films used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), at its Saijo Plant located in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. With this expansion, the…
Hindalco Industries Ltd. the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group (Mumbai, India; www.adityabirla.com), has announced the acquisition of a 100% equity stake in US-based AluChem Companies, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of Specialty Alumina, for an enterprise value of $125…
Syensqo S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) and Microsoft Corp. (Redmond, Wash.) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital innovation and sustainable materials development. By combining Syensqo’s deep scientific expertise with Microsoft’s leadership in…
Sika AG (Baar, Switzerland) has acquired Gulf Additive Factory LLC in the State of Qatar. The company manufactures a wide range of construction chemical products and has a strong standing in the fast-growing Qatar construction market. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s…
Saipem S.p.A. (San Donato Milanese, Italy) has been awarded a new contract for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities from Enilive, Eni S.p.A.'s (Rome, Italy) company dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, smart mobility solutions and the distribution of all energy…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen,Germany) is localizing the final production step of its polybutadiene products, namely POLYVEST ST-E 60, in Shanghai, China. This decision highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing supply security and customer proximity in Asia. The expansion is expected…