Better packaging essential to food security

At interpack 2013, the focus will be on better packaging and smarter process technology for less food spoilage

Nestlé to sell its stake in Givaudan

Nestlé will sell its 10% stake in Givaudan, the Swiss fragrance and flavors supplier to focus on its core food business.

Unilever fined for violating Clean Water Act

Failure to comply with reporting requirements under the US Clean Water Act will cost Unilever $1 million in fines.

Advance stand-on floor scrubber wins ISSA Innovation Award

SC1500? REV? stand-on floor scrubber wins prestigious award from worldwide cleaning industry association

Study highlights need for better sunscreens

Research on less-studied but ever-present UVA1 rays shows just two daily exposures can start skin-aging process

Hexagon Metrology Thailand: Supporting Vietnam's industry development

Since before the construction of the great pyramids the need for accuracy and precision in construction and manufacturing has been paramount. The achievements of all of history's great engineers, architects, designers, and manufacturers have only come about through their ability to measure accurately.

Cost benefits of automated CNC software

Global economic pressure and demands for cost reductions from customers has lead businesses to examine every aspect of their operation.

BASF to sell PVC modifier business to Kaneka

BASF divests Vinuran? PVC modifier business to Kaneka. Transaction closing during 1st quarter 2014

Tokai Rubber’s North American sales grow 40-fold in 25 years

Tokai Rubber Industries' US subsidiary has grown its business by 38 times in 25 years of operation.

RAMPF Group: Celebrating a successful decade

RAMPF Dosiertechnik, RAMPF Group, Inc., and RAMPF Ecosystems celebrate ten years as part of RAMPF

IFT to hold webcasts on traceability

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will conduct webcasts on traceability on December 11-12, 2013

How air gaging works

Air gaging relies on a law of physics that states flow and pressure are directly proportionate to clearance and react inversely to each other. As clearance increases, air flow also increases and air pressure decreases proportionately.