Phil Black - PII Editor

I'm the Editor here at Process Industry Informer, where I have worked for the past 17 years. Please feel free to join in with the conversation, or register for our weekly E-newsletter and bi-monthly magazine here: https://www.processindustryinformer.com/magazine-registration. I look forward to hearing from you!

Control & Automation

Phil Black - PII Editor15/04/2026
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Switchgear vs. Switchboard Explained: KeyDifferences and Uses

Knowing the difference between switchboards and switchgear can be challenging. They both are electrical distribution and protection equipment. Even the…
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Company news

Phil Black - PII Editor15/04/2026
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Interpon launches Futura 2026-2029 Collection for architectural powder coatings

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has launched the new superdurable Interpon D2525 Futura 2026-2029 Collection, now available across Europe and North America. …
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Fluids Handling

Phil Black - PII Editor14/04/2026
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How smarter valve automation can help older plants waste less energy

For UK process plants, efficiency is an immediate operating pressure. Manufacturers are still contending with stubborn energy-cost concerns, and the…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor07/04/2026
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Why Chemical Firms Are Reducing Toxic Substances

Chemical giants are shedding light on why cutting down on toxic substances is now a top priority for their businesses.…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor07/04/2026
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How AI Is Transforming the Factory Floor

Andrew Sherlock, Director of Data-Driven Manufacturing, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor06/04/2026
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IChemE Launches Inquiry into UK Chemical Engineering Research

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced a significant presidential inquiry into the current status and future trajectory of…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor06/04/2026
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UK REACH ATRm Progress Met With Caution by Chemical Industry

A Multidisciplinary Approach This research combined numerical analysis with hands-on experimentation. By employing high-speed photography alongside destructive lab tests, the…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor06/04/2026
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Research Finds Cast Iron Water Pipes Can Temporarily Reseal

Recent research has uncovered some exciting news about cast iron pipes—they can actually ‘reseal’ themselves, at least for a while!…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor06/04/2026
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Reconomy to Open £20m Plastic Recycling Plant in Corby

Reconomy, a global frontrunner in circular economy solutions, has exciting news: their brand, Eurokey, is on the verge of completing…
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News & Events

Phil Black - PII Editor06/04/2026
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UK Gov Recognises Steel as a Strategic National Asset

UK Steel is thrilled to see the government officially recognize the steel industry as a vital part of our national…
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