World's first metal-polymer bearing turns 60 this year

Sixty years ago, GGB Bearing Technology's predecessor company, U.K.-based Glacier Metal Company, revolutionized the bearing industry with the introduction of DU®.

Tetra Pak acquires plastic molds specialist

The company has announced the acquisition of Laude, a specialist in plastic molds used in hard and semi-hard cheese production

IPEG buys Pelletron

Pelletron to operate as an independent subsidiary at its existing location in Lancaster, PA after the transaction  

Hygienic, self-priming pump technology

Based on the Alfa Laval LKH pump range, the versatile and hygienic self-priming pump uses a combination of air-screw technology and advanced design to meet the requirements in the food, dairy, and beverage industries

China a growth engine for soy milk company

Vitasoy new facility in Wuhan will produce tea, soy milk and other plant-based beverages

Research to benefit dairy ingredient manufacturers

Experts aim to help manufacturers efficiently determine the exact drying conditions for products including milk powders, whey and milk protein concentrates and isolates, and infant formula  

NEW Laser Welding System to weld Clear-to-Clear plastic without laser absorbing additives

Dukane Corporation, St. Charles IL introduces a new Laser Welding System that allows clear-to-clear plastic welding without the needof any laser absorbing additives.This system incorporates a recently developed 2-micron laser with a greatly increased absorption by clear polymers and enables a highly controlled melting through the thickness of optically clear parts.

Cost-effective way to monitor water inflow to the mold

With the Burger and Brown’s new Smartflow Flowmeters, it has become easier to detect changes in the flow rate and the coolant temperature to help prevent problems with parts due to insufficient cooling.  

Teknor Apex acquires German compounder PTS

Teknor Apex is expanding its presence in Europe through its acquisition of Plastic-Technologie-Service (PTS)    

Scelta Mushrooms showcases innovation at FHA 2016

The Dutch company's processing method allows it to preserve mushrooms without chemical additives and still retain flavor and texture

IMCD has a new office in Tokyo

The new office in Tokyo, Japan will be headed by Shunsaku Kubo as managing director

Recycling process extract plastics from end-of-life vehicles

Axion Polymers’ innovative process yields recycled polymers for use in variety of new items including auto components