U.S. cutting tool shipments up 4.6% in September

‘No surprise’ as strong 2014 had been expected, as harbinger of continued growth through 2015

Ahlstrom simplifies structure

Move meant to speed up profitability through stronger operational alignment

Aseptic – still or carbonated

Austria-based Pfanner is the first company to install Krones technology for aseptic filling of high-acid, carbonated and still beverages, writes OLIVER STEINER*

Drying potatoes with precise control

French fries, dehydro-frozen potatoes and dehydrated products benefit from consistent airflow and temperature, writes RON WALUNAS*

A taste of dried seafood snacks

Traditional-style snack food production is alive and well in Viet Nam, writes ANTHONY EVANS

Rosy outlook for Australia’s dairy

Australia’s dairy industry 2013-2014, outlook for Australia’s dairy Farmers are enjoying a turnaround after last year’s tough season, writes CRISTINA DOUTHWAITE

2014 a good year for Viet Nam’s shrimp farming industry

Output for 2014 is projected to climb to 660,000 tons

Crown Holdings names Americas Division president

Djalma Novaes Jr will replace Raymond L. McGowan Jr. as president of the Americas Division

Tannourine Water boosts capacity, improves bottle design

The company has installed a Sidel Matrix Combi water line capable of 31,500 bottles per hour and integrated the patented Sidel StarLite water base

Ketron 1000 PEEK secures NORSOK M-710 compliance

The compliance covers the Quadrant EPP resin, process and machinery to assure materials performance in hostile environments

Daily low-dose aspirin not seen to lower CV deaths

Japan study looks into the link between aspirin and CV death and other outcomes among older patients with certain risk factors

Liquid cooling heat exchanger for challenging environments

Ametek Rotron unveils a compact unit that dissipates more than 10KW of heat