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The system upgrade supports cleaner, more efficient operations at Orafol’s expanded coatings facility in Germany.

AI enhances sustainable manufacturing in smart factories by optimizing processes, improving product design and ensuring compliance while reducing environmental impact.

Moving industrial fluids can be dangerous and costly. Proper equipment can mitigate some of the challenges that come from liquid transfers. This article covers fluid-transfer equipment that promises to reduce spillage and waste, and eliminate downtime, among other benefits. 

By using modern mixing and dispersing technology, and centrally controlled peripheral devices with automated feeding and dosing of powder and liquid components, a Norwegian anti-fouling coatings manufacturer successfully tripled its production capacity at its new site, while keeping its staff levels the same.

It all begins and ends with a clean hull. Bio-fouling management is a key to a cleaner shipping industry, however, bio-fouling increases fuel use and slows ships. High-quality anti-fouling coatings, as well as proactive monitoring and cleaning, can address decarbonization, protect bio-diversity, and save fuel.

Ensuring your firm is sustainable will save you money, improve your operational efficiency, and help you attract eco-friendly consumers. Tracking ESG data points can help you spot faults and pivot toward more efficient operations. This improves your profitability in the long run and future-proofs your firm.

Wherever chemical processes are involved, in order to protect people and the environment the focus is always on process reliability. Pumps are an integral part of the process and play a particularly important role. One company gives an overview of how its double diaphragm pumps are prioritizing performance and failure protection. 

Pumps play an essential role in the success of processing industries across the globe. While pumps are versatile pieces of equipment, they also are not impervious to wear, which in turn impacts performance. This article highlights the importance of centrifugal pump maintenance, while also revealing the areas to focus on for getting the most out of a process pump.