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Technology innovation: GEMÜ D41 diaphragm valve with EasyLock
GEMÜ Valves Ltd
February 2, 2026
Valve manufacturer GEMÜ, the global market leader in valves, measurement and control systems for sterile applications, has introduced a new valve product as part of its latest product generation.  The …
Stop the Steam: Bürkert Flow Control System Reduces Energy Costs at Aerospace Plant
Burkert
February 2, 2026
At a specialist aerospace equipment manufacturer in Portsmouth, a targeted initiative to reduce energy costs identified steam consumption as a key area for optimisation. Dart Aerospace engaged Bürkert’s engineering team …
Sectors that use packaged plant rooms
Phil Black - PII Editor
February 2, 2026
Packaged plant rooms play a critical role across sectors where efficiency, reliability and long-term performance are essential. As factory-built, fully integrated energy centres, they provide a controlled and dependable solution …
Launch of the New Packo MFP3/125-315 Pump
Verder
January 30, 2026
Innovation focused on low total cost of ownership across the full operating range Packo, part of the Verder Group, has announced the launch of the MFP3/125-315, the latest addition to …
Why Dimpled Heat Exchanger Tubes Work When Smooth Tubes Don’t
Stan Baker
January 26, 2026
TL;DR: Dimpled Heat Exchanger Tubes Smooth tubes struggle with fouling and weak heat transfer in real services Dimpled heat exchanger tubes disrupt the boundary layer to improve performance Heat transfer …
How Data Visibility Is Redefining CIP System Compliance
Cassie Zwart
January 26, 2026
TL;DR: CIP System Compliance Explained CIP system compliance is essential for food safety and operational efficiency Many CIP systems operate with limited validation and hidden performance data Cloud-based data analytics …
Redefining The Limits Of Sealing Performance In Fluid Handling
Seema Gangatirkar
January 23, 2026
TL;DR: Metal spring energised seals offer reliable long-life sealing in extreme pressure temperature and chemically aggressive environments where elastomeric seals fail. Their ability to perform in cryogenic LNG systems high-pressure …
Choosing the Right Industrial Milling Technology for Dry Powders
Tony Goodwin
January 23, 2026
TL;DR: Industrial milling technology plays a critical role in achieving consistent powder characteristics process efficiency and cost control. Selecting the right milling solution depends on material properties particle size requirements …
Expert Advice on Dust and Fume Extraction Systems is Vital!
Dust Control Environmental
January 23, 2026
TL;DR: Dust and fume extraction systems are essential for protecting worker health ensuring legal compliance and preventing explosive and environmental risks in UK industry. COSHH HSE DSEAR and ATEX regulations …
Requirements for Bulk Handling Equipment in the Mining Industry
Dan Baxter
January 23, 2026
TL;DR: Mine-duty bulk material handling equipment ensures the safe, reliable and efficient transport of minerals at mining operations. This includes bucket elevators, conveyors and engineered systems designed for harsh environments, …
Toll Processing Services: Overcoming Supply Disruption in the UK
Ben Beattie
January 23, 2026
TL;DR: Toll processing services help UK manufacturers overcome supply disruption, shortages and bottlenecks. They provide expertise, capacity and facilities for chemical and material handling, custom formulations, blending, repackaging, labelling and …
Understanding Bulk Handling Valve Types
Ian Birkinshaw
January 23, 2026
TL;DR: Bulk handling valve types are essential for the safe, efficient and reliable movement of powders, granules and pellets in UK process industries. Common types include slide gate, rotary, butterfly, …
TÜV SÜD at E-world 2026
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 23, 2026
Germany has set out a clear ambition to become climate neutral by 2050 and green hydrogen is widely recognised as a cornerstone in achieving this target. Across energy intensive industries …
Blueshift Delivers Breakthrough in Next Generation Thermal Management for LEO Satellites
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 23, 2026
Recent test modelling conducted by Blueshift, a leader in advanced thermal protection systems (TPS), has demonstrated that its AeroZero® Tapes deliver a significant breakthrough in passive thermal management for Low …
Designing With Purpose: Materials That Respect Time and Nature
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 23, 2026
In today’s fast-paced world, where trends come and go in the blink of an eye, designing with longevity and respect for the environment has never been more important. Materials that …
UWT Level Measurement Solutions for the Chemical Industry
UWT GmbH
January 22, 2026
Reliable sensor and system solutions for liquids and bulk solids, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable processes In the chemical industry, precision is essential at every stage of production. From the …
Essentra Strengthens Industrial Components Offer with Device Technologies Acquisition
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 22, 2026
Essentra Components, a major industrial components supplier and manufacturer of essential parts for a wide range of sectors, has finalised the acquisition of US-based Device Technologies, significantly expanding its presence …
Towering landmark for Landia pumps and mixers as 100,000 custom-built units are sold
Landia
January 19, 2026
Josh Edge from Landia UK with the much prized chopper pump Leading pump and mixer manufacturer Landia has reached a major milestone with the completion and sale of its 100,000th …
AkzoNobel & McLaren Racing Extend Partnership to Drive Performance and Innovation
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 15, 2026
AkzoNobel and the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team have extended their long-running partnership, taking their collaboration to new heights by expanding into endurance racing. In addition to continuing as the …
Precision and protection: Titan’s 800 Series flowmeters power peracetic acid dispensing systems
Titan Enterprises
January 14, 2026
In modern medical pharmaceutical and hygiene applications, peracetic acid, commonly known as PAA, has become one of the most trusted and effective liquid disinfectants in use today. As a powerful …
Amarinth to replace obsolete submersible pumps at EDF’s Sizewell B nuclear power station
Amarinth
January 14, 2026
Amarinth, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of low lifecycle cost centrifugal pumps and associated equipment, has been commissioned to supply bespoke electro-submersible pumps to EDF Energy for use at the …
50 Years of Precision with Beamex
Dave Howell
January 12, 2026
Beamex is your trusted partner for calibration excellence, providing accurate measurements, reliable data, and traceability for a safer and less uncertain world.
Call from the Caribbean for Landia mixers to solve rectangular tank mixing challenge
Landia
January 6, 2026
Landia has secured a significant order to supply low-energy mixers to the Tamboril Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in the Dominican Republic, supporting a new government initiative to improve wastewater collection …
New Pump & Mixing System Returns Uptime to Train Toilet Waste Pumping Station
Landia
January 6, 2026
Long-standing operating issues at a railway toilet waste pumping station in the South of England are now resolved with the installation of a novel mixing and pumping system delivered by …
The Lifecycle of an Ingredient Handling System
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 6, 2026
You might think that once you set up an automated ingredient handling system, you can just flip the switch and let it run forever. But that’s not quite how it …
Animal Feed Cooler Replacement: Case Study
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 5, 2026
Problem A manufacturer in the animal feed and cereal milling industry was dealing with a cooler system that had been in operation for 25 to 30 years. This equipment was …
Filtermist Launches F Save to Reduce Energy Consumption for Machine Tools
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 5, 2026
Filtermist Limited, a leading name in oil mist extraction technology, has just launched F Save, a groundbreaking system aimed at helping manufacturers dramatically enhance their environmental performance by slashing machine …
Vortex Global Announces North America Territory Update
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 5, 2026
Vortex Global is excited to share that it’s realigning its North American sales territories, starting on October 1, 2025. This move aims to boost customer service by streamlining representation, allowing …
New Screw Augers Enhance Performance at AMG Chrome
Phil Black - PII Editor
January 5, 2026
Ajax Equipment, a specialist in solids handling equipment, has recently supplied AMG Chrome, a provider of specialty metals and alloys, with two new screw augers for their Ajax screw feeder …
The Hidden Cost of Weak Cyber Security in Process Industries
Tyron Vardy
December 31, 2025
TL;DR: Cyber Security for Process Industries Process industries face higher cyber risk due to continuous operations Downtime from cyber incidents cascades through supply chains Cyber security prevents incidents rather than …
Luddites: The Fourth Emergency Service?
Sean Moran
December 30, 2025
Back in 2002, The United Nations Environment Programme defined an environmental emergency as a “sudden-onset disaster or accident resulting from natural, technological or human-induced factors, or a combination of these, …
The Final Straw
Gavin Smith
December 30, 2025
Whilst eating-out with my children, I passed my younger son a plastic disposable straw that I had brought from my home for his drink, rather than use the restaurant provided …
Process Plant Automation – what is the future direction?
Dave Green
December 30, 2025
Last week I was delighted to continue my engagement with University students. I’ve been more engaged with students at the Liverpool John Moores University and The Manchester University in my …
Babcock Wanson Appoints Christophe de Maistre as CEO
Babcock Wanson
December 22, 2025
Babcock Wanson Group has just announced that Christophe de Maistre will take the helm as the new Group CEO, a move that aligns perfectly with the company’s goals for strategic …
Machine Learning Development in Marketing for Business Growth
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 20, 2025
In today’s hyper-competitive digital marketplace, businesses are under more pressure than ever to reach the right audience, deliver personalised experiences, and maximise marketing ROI. Traditional marketing approaches that rely on …
Two decades on the wagon for super sober Borger Rotary Lobe Pump
Börger UK Limited
December 18, 2025
A Borger Rotary Lobe Pump has successfully completed more than 20 years of continuous service for a food manufacturer specialising in syrups concentrate vitamin combinations and emulsions used in a …
ystral Increases Strategic Presence in India with New Facility in Bangalore Future Development Path: Distribution Hub within Asian Markets
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 17, 2025
ystral, a German company specialised in mixing, dispersing, and powder wetting technology for chemical process engineering, enhances its presence in the Indian market with a new branch office in Bangalore. This expansion of operations, …
AkzoNobel celebrates “Rhythm of Blues™” as the 2026 Color of the Yea
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 17, 2025
Based on insights from AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Center and its comprehensive annual trend forecast and developed in collaboration with in-house experts, international architects, designers and journalists, the 2026 focus is on your space, …
Dual stage degasser vacuum pump
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 17, 2025
Biotech Fluidics has brought into the market a long lasting dual-stage moulded vacuum pump that is set to boost the performance of fluidic degassing systems significantly.The recently launched StabiliX™ vacuum pumps have …
Measured Truth: Why Calibration Powers Industrial Innovation
Dave Howell
December 17, 2025
Beamex is your trusted partner for calibration excellence, providing accurate measurements, reliable data, and traceability for a safer and less uncertain world.
Salford Schoolgirl Wins National Engineering Award
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
A talented young inventor from Salford has made waves by winning a national award for her groundbreaking design aimed at helping those with dyslexia. Millie Childs has created a unique …
Girls Can Engineer Book Inspires Future Female Engineers
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
A recently released children’s book aimed at inspiring more girls to explore careers in engineering is getting a fantastic reception from schools and employers all over the UK. “Girls Can …
ECHA launches updated SME hub for chemicals compliance
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is stepping up its game to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the complexities of chemicals compliance. They've just rolled out an updated SME …
Spring launches strategic guide to water innovation
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
Spring, the leading innovation center for the water sector, has just rolled out a new strategic resource aimed at helping innovators navigate, access, and engage with the innovation ecosystem in …
Rice Engineers Demonstrate Lab-Grown Diamond Films Can Prevent Mineral Buildup in Pipes
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
Mineral scaling in industrial pipes is a significant issue, much like the limescale that builds up in kettles, but it’s on a much larger and more expensive scale. This buildup …
New Policy Centre champions UK manufacturing SMEs
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
A new independent Policy Centre has been set up to give the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing and engineering a strong and unified voice in government decision-making. …
Budget 2025 impact on UK aluminium industry
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
The 2025 Autumn Budget brings a mix of opportunities and hurdles for the UK metals sector, particularly for those in the aluminium manufacturing and processing arena. Here’s a quick rundown …
New toolkit supports complex systems in engineering
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
A brand new toolkit has just been launched by the Engineering Professors’ Council, and it’s here to help the engineers of tomorrow tackle complex systems head-on. This free online resource …
Made Smarter automation drives Bubble Panda festive sales
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
Made Smarter-backed automation is helping Bubble Panda achieve record-breaking sales this festive season. The North West technology adoption program is playing a crucial role in the digital transformation of this …
Make UK warns on workplace health enforcement risks
Phil Black - PII Editor
December 16, 2025
Make UK is sounding the alarm for manufacturers, warning that neglecting crucial workplace health issues could lead to hefty fines and, in severe cases, enforced shutdowns. This alert comes on …

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