Glass reinforced fiber plastics market on the rise

GFRP market is growing globally due to rising demand from the developing and emerging regions despite challenges of climbing raw material and energy prices.

A future approach for the supply chain

JASON NEO* talks about developments in food safety and explains the benefits of new mass spectrometry platforms in routine food analysis and testing

Upgrades on food safety and management software enable proactive scanning, data analysis

The software, formerly named Aspirago, ensures clients are immediately alerted on compliance issues affecting a supplier, product, or site

Automotive sector spurs growth in innovative technologies

Given the importance of  transportation, tremendous resources are being poured into the manufacture of automobiles and breakthrough parts and components.   

Tool versatility for modern production scenarios

In Asia, manufacturing is moving from high-volume mass production to high-mix, lower volume machining scenario, as a result of increased utilisation of just-in-time production strategies and the growth of outsourcing.

Twin-screw extruders for cost control

The wide selection of twin-screw extrusion systems available in the market today has greatly provided processors with the advantages required in cutting costs and maximizing productivity

German machine tool industry expects moderate growth

For 2016, the German machine tool industry is cautiously optimistic. This prognosis is based on capital investment from the major customer sectors.

Siempelkamp pushes ahead with internationalisation

Siempelkamp's new large-scale manufacturing site in Qingdao, China will be used intensively for producing large-scale parts for press manufacturing. 

A partner in productivity

As an industry leader,  Flexco understands that belt conveyors play a critical role in a plant's productivity. Flexco's Manager in Asia, Mr. Jerry Loh, talks about the company's products and operations in Asia.

Unique EPC system for high-accuracy gravimetric feeders

Coperion K-Tron's new electronic pressure compensation improves accuraccy of loss-in- weight feeders  

Narula Group, RiceBran announce partnership for rice bran, other products

The companies will also set up a joint venture for chia, kale and coconut products

167 Egyptian companies to exhibit at Gulfood 2016

Egypt’s delegation will showcase various food and beverage products and highlight major exports like fruits, vegetables and nuts