Philippine construction - Key trends and opportunities

The total construction project pipeline in the Philippines including all mega projects with a value above US$25 million - stands at PHP19.1 trillion (US$361.6 billion). 

3D measurement responds to steel making challenges

FARO 3D Laser Scanner optimises erosion inspection of high-temperature materials for steel industries. Mr. QUAH Beng Chieh, Head of Marketing (Asia Pacific), FARO Technologies shared how the company’s 3D scanners can overcome the challenges in steel making inspections.  

Hoffmann: Full steam ahead

Members of the Executive Board, Martin Reichenecker, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Borries Schüler, Strategic Product Management (CPO) Borries talked about Hoffmann’s long history, what’s happening now in the company and plans for future.

Precision is brought to the table

Mr Ludwig explains the concept behind Integrated Granite + Motion platform, which is significantly more flexible and scalable than conventional positioning tables, and his market strategy.  

GNT showcases plant-based color concepts at Fi Asia 2019

GNT will present several concepts including how to add some wow factor to products like instant noodles and more at Fi Asia from 11-13 in Bangkok.

Start up of Clariant's Catofin catalyst in China

Clariant announced the successful startup of the world’s largest dehydrogenation plant using Clariant’s CATOFIN® catalyst technology.   

Southeast Asia: a wild card in the global plastics industry

Southeast Asia is very attractive for key industries, and the region is now embracing salient issues relating to fuel efficiency, recycling and adoption of smart manufacturing.   

Giving PVC an environmental boost

The renewable polyol ester (non-phthalate) plasticiser, Pevalen™ Pro from Perstorp is designed to provide flexibility power to PVC.

The future of automation in ASEAN

Automated material handling systems are gaining ground in the region, writes AARON FAN, Systems Consultant, Consoveyo Singapore  

BASF and Toray to jointly produce CFRT tapes

Toray Advanced Composites and BASF sign supply agreement to bring innovative tape technology to the automotive industry  

Saudi Aramco acquires stake in Reliance Industries

Saudi Aramco and Reliance Industries sign a non-binding LOI to acquire a 20% stake in the Oil to Chemicals (O2C) Division of Reliance Industries Limited valued at $75 billion  

KraussMaffei and NETSTAL under common brand

KraussMaffei and NETSTAL combine expertise under a common brand where NETSTAL will continue as a product brand under the umbrella of KraussMaffei