Process Technology
In 2018, potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities were detected in several medicines. Since then, public awareness of the potential health risk of nitrosamines has increased significantly worldwide. To help reduce the risk of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, Asahi Kasei now offers Ceolus, a microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) that has...
Avoiding contamination is a crucial element in the design of hygienic process lines. Yet manufacturers often face uncertainties when cleaning ducts, tanks and other confined spaces with hard-to-reach shadow areas. The new Alfa Laval "Free Rotating Retractor" is a highly efficient, retractable cleaning device that offers complete cleaning safety. It increases product safety while boosting uptime...
At Chinaplas, which takes place from 23 to 26 April 2024, Arburg will present itself as a comprehensive technology and system partner for the efficient production of plastic parts. The focus will be on applications for the automotive and medical industries. Three Allrounder exhibits will demonstrate the fully automatic overmoulding of inserts, the processing of liquid silicone (LSR) and the...
Hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes require sensors that meet the most stringent requirements. Leuze makes this possible with sensor series intended for the food industry and with its many years of application know-how. There are few industries where the demands placed on the sensor systems are as great as they are in the food industry. Whether sausage or cheese, confectionery or...
According to the BASF Group, sales for the full year 2023 are expected to amount to €68.9 billion. This figure is below BASF's forecast range of €73 billion to €76 billion and below analysts' average estimates for 2023. Sales in the previous year 2022 amounted to €87.3 billion. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items in 2023 is expected to be €3.8 billion, below BASF's forecast range of...
Pharma and recycling expansion, new markets and products: Alpla invested in further development and growth in 2023. The global packaging and recycling specialist closed the financial year with turnover of €4.7 billion. Lower material and energy costs paired with exchange rate factors resulted in a moderate drop in turnover. Value added remained stable. While there was strong growth in Africa...
Rentschler Biopharma, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, announced that the company has secured a major client for the new Rentschler Biopharma Manufacturing Center (RBMC) facility at its manufacturing site in Milford, Massachusetts. The RBMC is planned to be operational in the second half of 2024. The company, a long-standing client of...
Wittmann in China has a new managing director. Kevin Wang is responsible for sales and service in eastern and northern China with the Shanghai branch and also manages the production plant in Kunshan. Jonathan Ching is leaving the group of companies after 21 years and is retiring. "We are highly gratified to have found in Kevin Wang an experienced manager for the important market of China,"...
Clariant is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Belen, NM, USA desiccant manufacturing site. Beginning in 1983 with Desi Pak bentonite clay desiccants, the site has developed a range of innovative products for varied industries including intermodal transport, electronics and semiconductors, aerospace and defense, packaging, food protection, apparel and textiles, medical devices, and health and...
Brau Beviale 2023 in Nuremberg can look back on three emotional days. With Thursday's final day, Europe's leading trade fair for the brewing and beverage industry got back on track after a four-year break. Rolf Keller, Managing Director of organizer Yontex, is appropriately satisfied: "With strong visitor demand from over 120 countries and from all sectors of the beverage industry, our three-day...
