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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…

A guide to optimising pump efficiency

Added: 8 Nov 2022

The global rise in energy costs means this is the time to review and assess the efficiency of your …

Climate change is shifting process safety parameters

Added: 12 Oct 2022

It is becoming increasingly difficult for sceptics to argue against not only the existence of clima…

Mechanical trapped key safety interlocks offer a way round human error in production

Added: 29 Jun 2022

Mechanical trapped key safety interlocks have a vital role in reducing scope for human error and av…

Talking factory sense in every language

Added: 1 Jun 2022

Language barriers provide obstacles to safety and efficiency in the industrial workplace but techno…

Safety and efficiency: collaborators, not competitors

Added: 10 May 2022

Protecting staff should be a priority for all businesses, but how can it be done so that productivi…

Always suit the materials to the industrial application

Added: 9 May 2022

Using operating parts made of high-quality materials is crucial to ensure reliability and stability…

Precision, service life and accuracy are the valve essentials

Added: 4 May 2022

Accuracy may be key for a continuous control valve, but so is maintaining precision and service lif…

How policing the ’chain’ gangs became a lot smarter

Added: 20 Apr 2022

Counterfeit products are a greater threat than ever before, warns Domino Printing Sciences' Adem Ku…

Strengthening the supply chain

Added: 6 Apr 2022

Ongoing disruptions continue to impact companies and customers, says Tim Doggett. Here he explains …

Why process safety and preventative maintenance go hand in hand

Added: 21 Mar 2022

When operating a heat transfer system, the key to maintenance is dealing with the problem, not the …

Aerators boost treatment plant's year-round effectiveness

Added: 28 Dec 2021

Landia aerators played an important role in the upgrade by Phoenix Engineering of Yorwaste’s Harewo…

Chemical pump solution keeps environment on the radar

Added: 14 Dec 2021

As a leading chemical process plant operator, INEOS is conscious of the importance of heeding envir…

Launching a tech innovation? Have your patents in place first to protect your IP

Added: 5 Nov 2021

Demand for climate tech solutions has never been greater. That’s a wonderful opportunity, says Jim …

Why quality management makes for better processes post–Covid

Added: 4 Oct 2021

Quality and consistency have always been benchmarks of good business in manufacturing and engineeri…

The safety challenges for rubber and plastic recycling processes

Added: 30 Sep 2021

As rubber and plastic waste continues to grow, The UK is actively seeking alternative uses for thes…

In-house solution produces answer to gas supply inconsistencies

Added: 1 Sep 2021

The best equipment couldn’t perform its best when an essential gas supply fell short on delivery. S…

Safe seals make for safe plant operations

Added: 3 Aug 2021

Mechanical seals are critical for safe operation in refineries and chemical plants. Ensuring their …

2021: The year industry turns the corner on AI

Added: 13 Jul 2021

Capital intensive industries can benefit from accelerated digital strategies to improve efficiencie…