In July, this company released its newly redesigned NEON valve sensor (photo). The NEON QT valve sensor, distinguished by its adaptability, now features an entirely redesigned assembly for universal compatibility with any quarter-turn valve on the market. This innovation, coupled…
This three-way ball sector valve (photo) — said to be the world’s first — achieves high volumetric flowrates that are virtually identical in all directions. The company’s approach of using the ball sector design for three-way valves is said to…
The prevalence of the various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — compounds that are notoriously difficult to break down — in the water supply is causing global concern. A new partnership between Element Six (Oxford, U.K.; www.e6.com) and Lummus Technology…
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions has taken center stage in efforts to reduce concentrations of greenhouse gases in the environment. Much effort is going into limiting the use of fossil fuels through increased use of renewable energy sources, switching to alternate…
The flat-edge spiral-screw conveyor design (photo) features a broad, flat edge that minimizes the potential for aeration to add volume to low-bulk-density materials during transfer. Offered with the company’s Spiralfeeder flexible-screw conveyor, the new design is suitable for transferring cake…
PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its silicas products business for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds to QEMETICA S.A., a Warsaw, Poland-based, privately held manufacturer of soda ash, silicates and other specialty…
Green hydrogen company Lhyfe (Paris, France), OX2 (Stockholm, Sweden), one of Europe’s largest onshore wind developers, and green-fertilizer firm Velarion Group are joining forces to create a hydrogen-based industrial cluster in the Ånge municipality in Sweden. This project, situated in…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) announced that its expansion of MetAMINO (DL-methionine) production facilities in Singapore has been completed. The MetAMINO production on Jurong Island is again running at full capacity, after shutdowns in Q4/2023 and Q2/2024. The production capacity…
ABB Ltd. (Zurich, Switzerland) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems…
LG Chem Ltd. (Seoul, South Korea) announced that it has inaugurated a new customer solution (CS) center dedicated to providing personalized support to its customers across North America. Located in the city of Ravenna, Ohio, the new CS center will…