Pradaxa now approved in over 100 countries

People living with irregular heart beat around the world to benefit, as Jordan becomes 100th country to approve Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation

Coperion K-Tron to launch sanitary filter at The Powder Show

The new Sanitary Filter Receiver (SFR) is built for food applications that require quick clean-out.

New solid-carbide drill for CFRP-metal stacks

Geometry on a new Kennametal stack drill maximizes performance and minimizes burrs and delamination

Cutting tool raises productivity with less vibration

Kyocera introduces MFH-Raptor High Feed Milling Cutter with anti-vibration design

Saint-Gobain shines at hardware fair

Saint-Gobain Abrasives highlights new, safe and high performance hardware technologies from its Norton range at Stand A009, Hall 10.2 of Eisenwarenmesse 2014 in Cologne

Revlon see sales rise 7% for 2013

Revlon reported 2013 sales rose 13% to nearly $1.5 billion. The addition of The Colomer Group, which Revlon reacquired in October, added nearly $117 million to sales.

Biggest edition for food and hospitality

THE REGION’s most established and comprehensive food and hospitality trade show, organised by Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), has maxed out the Singapore Expo. The 2014 Food&HotelAsia (FHA) and Wine&SpiritsAsia (WSA), taking place from 8-11 April, will occupy 10 exhibition halls and the Max Atria – a total of 100,000sqm. The largest edition in the event’s 37-year history by far, it boasts 2,800 local and international exhibitors and 54 group pavilions.

Power-saving mode for refrigeration units

ENERGY efficient and environmentally sustainable container refrigeration systems and generator sets are ever more in demand as commercial transport of perishable goods to emerging markets is on the rise. The refrigerated shipping industry, a valuable and essential partner of agro-food processors, is under pressure to reduce costs associated with onboard energy production and the associated greenhouse gas emissions.

HVAC maintenance and energy efficiency

FOOD processing facilities and commercial kitchens have unique needs when it comes to their commercial HVAC systems. Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to maintaining product quality. The HVAC systems in these facilities can account for as much as 35% of the overall energy use – with such a significant portion of energy being used to power the commercial HVAC system, improving and maintaining its efficiency is an important concern for your food processing facility or commercial kitchen

World’s most expensive cocktail

Wineries may gain from 100% Cork initiative

L’Essence Year of the Horse from Courvoisier?