In the fight against the coronavirus crisis, hospitals are in dire need of mechanical ventilators to treat COVID 19 patients. In response to this shortage, 3D-printing specialist Materialise N.V. (Leuven, Belgium; www.materialise.com) has developed the Materialise NIP Connector, a device…
In response to Government calls for businesses to support in the production and supply of ventilators and ventilator components, Porvair Filtration Group Ltd. (Segensworth, Fareham, Hampshire, U.K.) has rapidly adapted some its manufacturing processes in order to join forces in…
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Honeywell UOP (Des Plaines, Ill.; www.uop.com) announced that Shenghong Petrochemical Group will use five Honeywell UOP Polybed pressure swing adsorption (PSA) units to supply high-purity hydrogen for a new refinery complex in Lianyuangang, Jiangsu Province in China. “Petrochemical manufacturers including…
AkzoNobel N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.akzonobel.com) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Mauvilac Industries Limited, a leading paints and coatings company in Mauritius. The transaction includes a local production facility, four concept stores and access to…
Total Corbion PLA (www.total-corbion.com), a 50/50 joint venture between Total S.A. (Paris, France; www.total.com) and Corbion N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.corbion.com), is joining the fight against the coronavirus by donating Luminy polylactic acid (PLA) resins for the production of 3D-printed…
Hydrite Chemical Co. (Brookfield, Wis.; www.hydrite.com), an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is donating a specially formulated hand sanitizer to support hospitals, healthcare workers and facilities, and food banks in local communities as they respond to…
Exxon Mobil Corp. (Irving, Tex.; www.exxonmobil.com) and the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) they have initiated multi-sector and joint development projects to rapidly redesign and manufacture reusable personal protection equipment (PPE) for health care workers, such as face shields…
Abengoa S.A. (Seville, Spain; www.abengoa.com) has been selected, in a consortium with engineering and construction company SEPCOIII, to construct a 600,000-m3/d desalination plant for Acwa Power. The value of Abengoa’s scope in the project exceeds $200 million Specifically, the company…
Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany; www.covestro.com) is strengthening its commitment to containing the global coronavirus pandemic with in-kind and money donations. Thus, Covestro provides raw materials for the production of products, such as medical devices, safety goggles for medical staff and…