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Geothermal: our ultimate energy source
Added: 16 Nov 2023
While we cast around for alternatives to fossil fuels that satisfy ethical principles and industria…

Sigh or relief?
Added: 19 Oct 2023
Mixed blessings from Downing Street now that CE marking looks here to stay but R&D spend takes a hi…

Case Study: ABB drive provides the vital ingredient for food mixing plant
Added: 7 Oct 2023
Condiments and soups mixed at Baxters Food Group’s Colchester mixing plant are all now back on the …

A perception gap
Added: 13 Sep 2023
Our chemicals industry has an image problem when it comes to recruitment. Why, when it’s key to ach…

Case study: Aeration investment in wastewater treatment reaps cereal returns
Added: 24 Aug 2023
Investment in new wastewater treatment equipment has enabled a leading producer of cereals and cere…

Adding up sustainably
Added: 1 Aug 2023
Manufacturers may see the need for sustainability improvements but they don’t always know how to ha…

Methane leaks: overlooked offender faces a regulatory crackdown
Added: 1 Aug 2023
Its contribution to global warming might be dwarfed by that of carbon dioxide but the relative impa…

Case study: Waste contractor brings in the Beast to transform Cornwall’s provision
Added: 27 Jul 2023
Proving that investment in innovation pays off, a Cornish liquid waste disposal company has increas…

How to Sample Gases and Volatile Liquids Properly
Added: 14 Jun 2023
Gases and volatile liquids used in your industrial fluid system must be of the highest quality and …

Confined space? Look outside that box
Added: 31 May 2023
When an employee enters a confined space to carry out works or inspections, how can you be sure the…

The questions and answers that ensure Ex rated equipment stays hazards safe
Added: 17 Apr 2023
When it comes to repairing or overhauling 'Ex rated' equipment – products deemed safe for hazardous…

The clock’s ticking for WES2023: Register now for The Water Equipment Show
Added: 5 Apr 2023
There’s just a few weeks till the return of one of the UK’s leading water industry exhibitions, the…

The best approach to achieve sustainable manufacturing
Added: 24 Mar 2023
Measurement is the key to reducing carbon footprint, explains Novotek’s Sean Robinson.

International Women's Day: inspiring young minds with engineering
Added: 7 Mar 2023
International Women’s Day once again throws the spotlight on the lack of female representation in t…

Combating flooding with automation
Added: 17 Feb 2023
Owing to the predictability of seasonal flooding, automation systems are vital investment to keep a…

Instant access to critical tank data
Added: 31 Jan 2023
Mobile software solutions are enabling more stakeholders to gain immediate, secure access to invent…

Industry can solve a major health problem by not taking a stand
Added: 12 Jan 2023
Is it time to revisit the laws on time being spent on our feet during active work hours, wonders Wi…

Straightforward steps to put carbon cutting ideals into practice
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Few process firms are unaware of the importance of tackling their carbon footprint but for many the…

Purpose-built units ensure risk limitation
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Purpose-built units reduce the risks with hazardous process development and remote R&D scaling says…

Vigilant monitors ensure continuous power
Added: 23 Nov 2022
Deteriorating transformers can undermine power output. To prevent this, one biomass plant found a s…