Chemicals TechnologyNews and commentary for the Chemicals Technology community.Watson-Marlow Enhances its Aseptic Filling and Capping Machine Range Through Acquisition of Flexicon- May 30, 2008 Watson-Marlow, the world's leading peristaltic pump manufacturer, has acquired Danish manufacturer of peristaltic aseptic filling systems, Flexicon, through its parent company Spirax-Sarco Engineering. The DKK141m&uro;18.9m deal will enable Watson-Marlow to enhance its product offering and to strengthen its already dominant presence in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors worldwide. Flexicon has been marketing aseptic filling and capping systems, featuring peristaltic pumps, to...http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/pumps/watson_marlow/press4.html Watson-Marlow Bredel now Europe's Number One Positive Displacement Pump Brand- May 30, 2008 A report by Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, identifies Watson-Marlow Bredel as Europe's number one positive displacement pump brand. The finding from the latest market survey is a great start to 2008 for the world leaders in peristaltic hose and tube pumps. The same report forecasts that the European positive displacement pump market will continue to grow rapidly with revenues increasing to over US$1.76 billion by 2011. Future year's revenue is also looking healthy for...http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/pumps/watson_marlow/press5.html CCR Exhibiting at Chemspec Europe 2008, Munich , 18-19 June- May 21, 2008 CCR will be exhibiting at Chemspec Europe 2008, Europe's dedicated fine and speciality chemicals event held in Munich, Germany, 18-19 June 2008, Hall 4 stand 436. CCR specializes in packaging solutions for handling liquid hazardous and non-hazardous chemical, raw pharmaceutical, cosmetic and foodstuff products. Meet us at Chemspec Europe 2008 where our team will present our expertise and solutions with a fleet of more than 14,000 containers available for sort, medium and long-term rental.http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press14.html Coating You Can't Resist, Cartacoat(R) RM Rheology Modifiers- May 19, 2008 Clariant Paper Business announces the launch of its redesigned Cartacoat RM range of rheology modifiers. Up to 30 % cost savings in thickener system Rheology modifiers are chemicals that are added into the paper coating and aimed at improving coating colors and runnability, as well as the paper and print quality. The Cartacoat RM series combines the features expected from such products, whilst allowing substantial savings in your production costs. The Cartacoat RM range allows control of...http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/polymeradditives/clariant/press8.html BS&B Introduces Educational Pamphlet- May 14, 2008 In response to frequent questions from powder handling plant officials regarding the OSHA 'Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP),' BS&B has created a pamphlet that summarizes the program's key points. The pamphlet explains housekeeping and equipment measures required to meet OSHA's program standards, which closely mirror NFPA standards covering explosion prevention and protection. The OSHA Dust NEP and NFPA standards are considered Best Engineering Practices and are designed to...http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press6.html Mechanical Partial Stroke Test that is Guaranteed to Stop Actuators Valves- May 14, 2008 In order to perform a partial stroke test on an ESD package during production it is essential to have a 100% guarantee that during this test the predetermined angle is not exceeded. The test angle is determined by calculating how many degrees you can close the valve before it will influence the flow process during production. There are many different types and ways to perform a partial stroke test but not many use a mechanical stop to physically block the movement of the actuator valve at a..http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/safety/netherlocks/press32.html BS&B Adds Type IVE Mechanical Isolation Valve- May 14, 2008 BS&B Pressure Safety Management introduces the Type IVE mechanical isolation valve to guard against the passage of hot particles, glowing embers and flames through interconnecting piping that may ignite a deflagration or a fire from one vessel to the next. In process systems, there are situations where a deflagration can spread from the initiating site to connected machinery through interconnected piping. In some applications, it may be feasible and desirable to detect, isolate, and quench..http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press7.html Larox forms Biofuels business and technical development team.- May 9, 2008 Larox is pleased to announce the formation of a business and technical development team to optimize the use of the Larox range of solid-liquid separation solutions in the growing field of Biofuels. The team, to be headed by Ms Leena Tanttu, is tasked with developing the comprehensive range of Larox solid-liquid separation solutions to best serve the fast developing Biofuels market with emphasis on the 2nd and 3rd generation processes including acid and enzymatic hydrolysis processes, solvent.http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press3.html Saudi Arabia Mining Company (Ma'aden)- May 9, 2008 Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) is developing an integrated fertiliser production complex which will be based on phosphate reserves located at Al-Jalamid, in the north of Saudi Arabia. The phosphate concentrate produced at the mine will be transported by rail to Ras Az Zawr where it will be processed to produce the feedstocks required for the production of 3mtpa of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser. The phosphate fertiliser complex, which includes sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and.http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/sabicandmaaden/ |