Sustaining the Spirit

Sausage and cheese are not products usually mentioned in this section, but ATHLE W. ESTACIO finds out how portions of both can provide more than just sustenance

Brightening a surly brewer’s day

Gentle handling, low shear and minimum pulsation maintain consistency and quality for a craft brewer, writes DAVID KIRK

Building flavours with less salt, fat

Manufacturers find ways to reduce salt and fat in sauces and dips as consumers raise their concerns

PepsiCo opens Shanghai R&D centre for Asia

Facility has an advanced culinary centre and test kitchens focused on developing and tailoring the company’s food and beverage brands for distinct, locally relevant taste preferences throughout the region

Tropical fruits make award-winning wines

Elbert Pigtain has proven he can make great wines; now his goal is to help develop the local fruit wine industry

[Arabplast 2013] Gneuss to present its MRS extruder and filtration systems

At Arabplast 2013, Gneuss will be back to show its MRS extruder for the devolatilization of polymer melts, its online viscometer VIS, the range of Rotary Filtration Systems and screen changers as well as its environmentally-friendly melt temperature sensors and pressure transducers.

Cautious recovery seen in the rotational moulding industry in Europe

A new report highlights the versatility of the rotational moulding process and its ability to be a cost-effective alternative to blow moulding.

Bayer MaterialScience and partners develop efficient and affordable seismic protection

MAPEI takes over global distribution of the new seismic protection system for buildings

IAS: Home for local/international manufacturers says Red Lion exec

Red Lion has participated in the industry show for five consecutive years. As a domestic first-class industry show, the IAS 2012 has become the home for the domestic and international well-known manufacturers.

MWCS/IAS/ES: Murrelektronik focuses on professional market approach

In 2012, Murrelektronik Components (Shanghai) started to push and increase its capacities in producing transformers, power supplies, relays and interface systems.They have just started to localize most of its key products for the Asian market. In combination with localization, they are putting more focus on the professional market approach with its sales and technical support team.

MWCS/IAS/ES: Phoenix offers total solution for automation systems

Phoenix Contact (China) Holding believes the main trend in the manufacturing industry is toward more intelligent and energy efficient equipment that achieve one-stop procurement and service by using total solutions provided by the manufacturer.

MWCS/IAS/ES: Changen Precision to further invest in R&D

Changen Precision continues to increase investment in the research and development of new models, and strive to provide customers with products of higher technical capabilities to help reduce labor costs and improve production efficiency.