Press Releases by Category Industry, Real Estate & Construction
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum improves on Speed and Services – in the web and on the r …
Enhancing Customer Experience with Vacuum from Research to Mass Production
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum is pleased to announce the launch of the Vacuum Online Shop, the all-new online store for our vacuum technological products and accessories. After running the Vacuum Shop in the US successfully, the Online Store is now open and ready for operation in twelve additional countries in six languages to shop for products and after sales services.
With high-tech products…
heat 11 and Autometers Energitec cooperate in India
(Bielefeld/Noida) heat 11 GmbH & Co. KG has been working together with Autometers Energitec Ltd. in India since June 2015. Autometers Energitec takes over the sales and the service of thermo oil plants, thermal oil heaters and plants for heat recovery and process temperature control in India and should also produce at the Noida location in India under the technology leadership of heat 11.
Mutual ambition is to lead the…
A.W. Chesterton acquires Ceramic Polymer GmbH and Ultra Perform Coatings GmbH
Frankfurt, Germany – August 5, 2015: Ceramic Polymer GmbH, well-named manufacturer of high-quality protection coating systems was acquired by A.W. Chesterton Company. Also the sister company Ultra Perform Coatings GmbH, producer of specific repair putties, was taken over.
A.W. Chesterton Company owns „ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings”, which delivers protective coatings with chemical, abrasion and corrosion resistances. Ceramic Polymer GmbH offers coatings for huge applications – storage tanks, offshore constructions, pipelines…
Raytheon Anschütz to provide integrated bridge systems for new UK Royal Navy Shi …
Raytheon Anschütz has been selected by BAE Systems to provide the Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS) for the UK Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ships.
Raytheon Anschütz is under contract to deliver the Integrated Bridge and Navigation System for the first three ships, including customer-specific design and development, a land-based integration facility, and a wide range of services up to completion of sea trials. Raytheon Anschütz is providing…
G+H receives first European approval for an electrical installation duct
Ludwigshafen (Germany), 3 August, 2015 – On 04.06.2015, the Centre of Competence for Construction granted G+H ISOLIERUNG the first European approval (ETA-15/0293) for the PYROMENT-IK 90® Type BD electrical installation duct. The installation duct manufactured by G+H is therefore the first product of its type that can be sold and fitted throughout Europe.
Its fire resistant properties were checked in accordance with the European test standard EN 1366-5. To pass…
Ultra Perform: Coating for Water Pipelines according to ANSI/AWWA C210-07
Further development and improvement of our protective coating systems have a high priority at our company. Therefore, we constantly provide our customers advanced and high-performance coating products. The physical properties are examined by independent institutes. Our coating system ULTRA-PERFORM STP-EP2 was recently tested according to ANSI/AWWA C210-07.
ULTRA-PERFORM STP-EP2 fulfills all criteria of this standard (Liquid Epoxy Coating Systems for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines). Our results are…
Construction time optimisation through comprehensive working safety and crane-in …
Aug 3, 2015 - International Towers Sydney ITS, Barangaroo South, Sydney, Australia
The new LPS climbing protection panel from PERI provides comprehensive working safety and saves valuable crane time thanks to the mobile climbing hydraulics. This has accelerated construction progress on the International Towers Sydney complex on Australia's east coast.
With the ambitious Barangaroo Redevelopment Project, Sydney's city centre is being redefined in a westward direction. On the 22-hectare former container port…
Long-term Strengthening of the Partnership between Wiedenbach Apparatebau and Ko …
Wiedenbach Apparatebau, one of the leading suppliers of continuous ink jet printers for industrial applications, and Komax Wire, one of the leading suppliers of cable processing systems, continue their successful partnership with the signing of a new, long-term supplier contract.
Wiedenbach develops and manufactures for Komax Wire marking solutions which are adapted to the requirements of Komax Wire systems and provide the customers with a clear added value.
The sucessful…
Ceramic Polymer GmbH: Coating product was certified by DNV GL for structural com …
Ceramic Polymer GmbH produces high-quality coatings for different industries.
One major field of application is the offshore sector. Within this field the references ranges from platform bases to harbor facilities, the coating of buoys and tanks on ships as well as wind energy components.
DNV GL is the globally leading classification and consultation society for the maritime industry. The coating product PROGUARD M was again certified by DNV GL for…
SAFETY RECALL for ABM-handlebar type multiClip
Handlebars may come off
Where is the problem?
Due to incorrect information concerning torques written in the belonging mounting instruction and the use of screws with a wrong grade it is possible that the anti-twist protection of the handlebar at the tube might not be sufficient anymore. Thus, the handlebar could come off. Moreover, screws which have been tightened with a torque too high could break uncontrolled, so that the stability of…
Smoke and fire load optimized POS-Line Monitors
Distec expands areas of application for monitors in industry and buildings with classification by class B-s1, d0 in accordance with DIN EN 13501-1
Distec - leading German specialist for TFT flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications - presents a new smoke and fire load optimized version of their successful POS-Line monitor series. An independent reviewer tested these monitors to DIN EN 13501-1 for fire classification of construction…
Customizable number plate for each custom bike
Breisach a. R. / 13th July 2015 WUNDERKIND-Custom now also offers a new number plate for free sale - customizable and for nearly all bikes
Initially, the German high-end accessories manufacturer for Haley-Davidson bikes has developed the filigree processed number plate only as a jewel for its second project bike WK2. But due to great popularity and high demand, WUNDERKIND-Custom has decided to offer this part also for free sale -…
A&O Technology adds new brilliance to Dubai’s luxury icon
Burj Al Arab of Jumeirah, the icon of Dubai and one of the most expensive and luxurious hotels in the world, now affords an even more glittering spectacle in the night sky. The exchange and programming of the new high-tech lighting system was performed by local partner A&O Technology.
Every evening, the Burj Al Arab offers a colourful light show. The changing hues and brilliant strobe effects enthuse millions of…
Ground-breaking for new production plant
Halver, 20 July 2015 – The German Connector- and Housing specialist ESCHA has commenced construction activities for a new production plant. The symbolic ground-breaking took place at company headquarters in Halver on Friday, 17 July. A new production hall with an attached office building on an approx. 22,000 m²-property is to emerge within two years, eventually providing for 9,000 m² of usable floor space. The total costs will amount to…
Westlake Chemical Appoints Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer as Vice President & Genera …
HOUSTON, July 15, 2015 -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced today that Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer has joined Westlake Chemical as Vice President & General Manager – Vinnolit, reporting to Robert Buesinger, Senior Vice President – Vinyls. On November 1, 2015, Dr. Schellerer will replace Dr. Josef Ertl, upon his retirement as the Managing Director of Vinnolit GmbH.
Dr. Schellerer joins Westlake from Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner Consultants GmbH in…
Vinnolit Announces that Managing Director Dr Josef Ertl will Retire Effective Oc …
Dr Ertl has been with Vinnolit since 1998 where he led the Monomers and Thermoplastics business units. In 2001, he joined the Management Board and became Managing Director and CEO of Vinnolit. In this role, he led the transformation of Vinnolit into the global market and technology leader in specialty PVC. Most recently, he led the sale of Vinnolit to Westlake and the subsequent integration of Vinnolit into…
HITACHI EUROPE LAUNCHES THREE VARIANTS OF NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPROVED UX INKJET …
Reduced fluid consumption, ease of use & ergonomically-designed print head ideal for printing on drinks containers like milk & juice cartons
Leading manufacturer of high performance industrial printing systems, Hitachi Europe GmbH, Düsseldorf has announced the introduction of its new UX inkjet printer, which has been designed for ease of use and maintenance combined with improved environmental considerations.
Using the latest patented Hitachi technology, the cost effective UX Inkjet incorporates a new…
ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH expands the Strategic Product Management
On July 1, 2015, the ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH has intensified the focus in product management and collaboration management projects by Mr. Christian Heidinger in the business unit Adhesives & Chemicals. The company is specialized supplier of solutions for precise dosing tasks and has the expertise for highly reproducible dosing processes in the all-automated industrial production. In the field of the Strategic Product Management two main task areas are…
Distec presents new SmartLED series LED converter
Universal, configurable LED converters for TFT displays
Distec - leading German specialist for TFT flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications - presents new converters of the SmartLED series: A universal and configurable converter solution for TFT display backlights. The SmartLEDRover user software allows for precise adjustment to the special requirements of various TFT displays. "Each TFT display demands unique values for optimum operation of its LED backlight…
MTCS-C3 Colorimeter: Test system for LED quality control, color measurement and …
CIE1931 XYZ Colorimeter board for color testing applications
The new MTCS-C3 product family enables users to implement their own True Color Colorimeter into lighting, backlight, LED tests, color selection or other applications. The MTCS-C3 is ideal to measure color coordinates (XYZ), CCT or brightness levels. The sensor system is based on the JENCOLOR® standard components MTCSiCF (True Color sensor) and MCDC04 (Signal converter). The sensor is based on the CIE1931…
Ceramic Polymer: The coating PROGUARD CN200-LV2 for push floors of feeding stati …
Hohenzell/Austria: The company “Korrotech - Beschichtungstechnik GmbH” is specialized on professional blasting and coating operations. For the well-known German manufacturer of biogas plants and equipment, “Schmack Biogas Komponenten GmbH”, specific slide bars for push floors of the feeding stations PASCO were coated with the system PROGUARD CN200-LV2.
This coating product offers beside excellent stabilities against chemicals and high operating temperatures an extremely high abrasion resistance. Therefore, it is optimally qualified…
IPC2U announces distribution agreement with Eurotech for Germany, Austria, germa …
The IPC2U GmbH, one of Germany's leading supplier of industrial computers, has entered into a comprehensive distribution agreement with Eurotech S.p.A.. IPC2U is responding to the increasing demand of partners, systems integrators and enterprise customers for rugged industrial communication solutions made in Europe. The new distribution agreement marks an important milestone concerning Eurotech’s aim to generate higher revenues through business partners and provides IPC2U the opportunity to enhance the portfolio…
Busch introduces the first hygienic vacuum pump
The first vacuum pump with hygienic design in the world has been introduced by Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems. This new rotary vane vacuum pump was developed specially for foodstuffs packaging with tray sealers and thermoforming machines, and is designed to be cleaned using steam jets and conventional detergents. The unit surfaces are smooth and slightly inclined, allowing water and detergent to drain away after cleaning to leave a residue-free…
A pooling of technical expertise for new supply chains in mechanical engineering
Joint success with joint stands at FMB 2015
The organisers of FMB - The supplier show for mechanical engineering, which will be held for the eleventh time at Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Centre from 4 to 6 November 2015, have received the highest number of registrations to date. In addition to numerous large and medium-sized enterprises, both regional and sector-specific associations from Germany and overseas will be among the exhibitors at the…
Absolute encoder with SIL-CL3 certificate
Johannes Huebner Giessen presents the new series of absolute encoders with SIL CL3 certificate for deployment in applications requiring certified compliance with functional safety requirements. Specifically developed for heavy industry the AMP(H) 41 (PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS DP) and AMPN(H) 41 (PROFIsafe via PROFINET IO) are certified to DIN EN 61508 up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) CL3 and to EN ISO 13849 up to Performance Level (PL) e. Utilizing these…
Connectivity for power-applications
Halver, 18 June 2015 – At the SPS IPC Drives 2014 in Nuremberg, the connector- and housing specialist ESCHA presented connectivity for power applications. The 4-pole M12x1 connectors are predestinated for power transmission and are available as of now. With the newly developed products identified as ‘Power S‘ or ‘Power T‘, ESCHA offers a consistent- and a qualitatively high-grade M12x1-connectivity portfolio for sensors-, data-, and power supply.
The trend moves towards…
Optimized simulation chambers with dry-air purge to meet automobile industry sta …
Standards are in place in the modern automobile industry to guarantee the safety and quality of the entire production process. Special environmental simulation chambers with dry-air purge make complex material load testing possible, which is required to fulfill the standards stipulated by the automobile industry.
Especially in the field of automotive manufacturing, the entire production and delivery chain is determined by standards, and standardized testing specifications regulate test procedures for functionality…
Use of a self-cleaning filter system by Contec© in the production of chocolate
Contec® GmbH, Bad Honnef is a leading supplier of filtration systems, oil mist separators and liquid level measuring technology. The significant market position of the Contec GmbH is based on the well-established technologies and successfully new product developments. In the field of new development again, a successful example of application in the production of chocolate can be documented.
The filtration challenge:
The chocolate manufacturer Ludwig Weinrich GmbH & Co. KG, Germany wanted…
Contec® GmbH, Bad Honnef Germany developed a new wedge wire filter
An example of use in the filtration of high viscosity bitumen at high temperatures.
Contec® is a leading manufacturer of filtration systems, oil mist separators and liquid level measuring technology. It has recently developed a filtration system for the production of cold self-adhesive vapour barrier sheets for large roofs with bitumen for Rasco.
The filtration challenge:
• Medium: viscous polymer bitumen for cold self-adhesive vapour barrier
…
Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology e. V. (IUTA) tests filter for c …
Residual oil content below 0.1 mg/m³ - separation degree of 99.98% and no particles between 0.2 µm and 0.9 µm in clean gas.
The contec® GmbH Industrieausrüstungen GmbH from Bad Honnef is a leading supplier and manufacturer of air and gas filtration, liquid filtration, oil mist filtration and filling level measurement equipment. For the application in oil mist filtration, contec® had a filter element tested by the Institute of Energy and…
MB Bäuerle presents a global novelty at the Achema
At the Achema fair that will be held in Frankfurt / Germany from June 15 until June 19, the folding machine manufacturer MB Bäuerle will show for the first time two versions of its fold module for producing package inserts for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and packaging industry (Hall 3.1, Stand A11). Both fold units are available for integration into cartoning and packaging machines and as stand-alone folding systems.
The leafletFOLDER…
heat 11 passes audits of Japanese customers
(Bielefeld, 9 June 2015) The Bielefeld specialist for industrial process heat, heat transfer and energy conversion heat 11 (Germany) has successfully passed extensive quality audits of several Japanese companies.
Only 2011 introduced into the market, heat 11 completed several audits of various Japanese customers at the beginning of the year. The standards prescribed, among others, by the Japanese machine manufacturers Kobe Steel (Kobe), Japan Steel Works (Hiroshima) and the trading house…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Seasoned Manager for Calibration and Dimensional I …
HATFIELD, PA, June 3, 2015 – Ken Horvath has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) as Metrology Manager. He recently relocated to the Philadelphia, PA area from Los Angeles, CA to accept this new position. Laboratory Testing Inc. is an accredited, independent materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration laboratory in business for over thirty years. LTI provides services to customers throughout the USA and a number of other countries from a…
Production Expansion for ZESTRON South Asia
ZESTRON, the global leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce ZESTRON South Asia has successfully begun its production of cleaning solutions on March 31st.
In 2014, ZESTRON South Asia expanded its global operations with the purchase of a 4650 m2 state-of-the-art facility in Penang, Malaysia. James Yeoh, Executive Director, ZESTRON South Asia, states, “In the…
Intelligent modular vacuum system minimizes system downtime and saves costs
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum enhances productivity in heat treatment and metallurgy with modern Vacuum Systems
Innovations in vacuum technology deliver an important contribution to productivity in heat treatment and furnace construction as well as in secondary metallurgy. Modern systems fulfil a number of requirements in order to save energy during the production of high- quality steel and to reliably guarantee the required vacuum level. The specially-designed vacuum systems from Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum…
Intelligent monitoring minimizes system downtime and saves costs
Remote Monitoring Ensures Process Reliability
Planning, predictability and process safety are concepts that are integral parts of an effective production environment. To achieve these objectives, a systematic approach is needed. Since 2013, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a manufacturer of vacuum components and systems, uses a monitoring solution in order to support its customer to achieve these objectives. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum will participate at the ACHEMA in Frankfurt, 15.-19. June and at the…
Complex forms with minimal tooling costs
Rolling tube forming also masters demanding challenges efficiently
The demands for tube processing are increasing. Geometry is becoming increasingly complex and materials are becoming ever stronger in connection with progressively light design. At the same time there are louder and louder calls for efficiency across all sectors. Rolling tube forming by transfluid offers a solution – this is a process that opens up special opportunities for forming and reduces the use…
ROTOCONTROL Partners with Longford International for End-to-End Booklet Solution
LINAU, Germany (June 1, 2015) – ROTOCONTROL, a manufacturer of leading-edge finishing machines today announced its partnership with Longford International in offering an end-to-end solution for the production of ECL and booklet labels. The ROTOCONTROL BL-series high-speed booklet machine is equipped with the Longford International OS700X triple motor surge feeder, with inspection and finishing options. Combined with the RSP 100% pharmaceutical label inspection technology or FastChange 4-spindle turret rewinder, end-to-end…
heat 11 presents new heater generation
heat 11, specialist for industrial process heat, heat transfer and energy conversion from Bielefeld, Germany (www.heat11.com) presents its new heater generation at this years‘ ACHEMA which is the most important trade fair for the process industry. It opens its doors from 15 to 19 June 2015 in Frankfurt (Main)/Germany.
The new thermal oil heaters of heat 11 have several advantages:
Improved construction
The solid construction of the fired heaters was made even more…
SGS Informs on 2015 Update of European Kick Scooter Standard EN 14619
The new version of the European standard for roller sports equipment – EN 14619:2015 - Kick scooters - Safety requirements and test methods has superseded EN 14619:2005 effective from 30 April 2015.
Changes Aim to Improve Kick Scooter Safety
The following main changes have been introduced in the new version:
a) The Scope has been changed: the user body weight in the old version is 35kg to 100kg while the new version is…
Material handling with the driving force of STIEBEL
Flexibility in pump drive cases for variety electro mobile SENNEBOGEN material handling machines
With impressive eleven meters range and a good view from the comfort cab, the material handling machine sets the material precisely into the box. Here, the electro-hydraulic SENNEBOGEN 821 electric is versatile, energy-saving and environmentally friendly in use, such as the sorting of demolition and construction materials. For such tasks in recycling the machine stands securely on a…
Thermoseal Group Grows and Expands into Export Markets
Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems and bespoke accessories, announces further manufacturing expansion to meet the requirements of a continued increase in demand for Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge spacers and accessories.
The Group’s Sales Director, Mark Hickox discusses the company’s growth: “We now supply over 50% of the UK spacer market and this percentage is increasing on continual basis now that Thermobar is proven as…
GN series connecting rods and clamping system for equipment mounting from Elesa …
The Elesa GN series of connecting clamps and rods offers a highly versatile and robust mounting system for equipment in industrial, laboratory and related situations.
The system comprises a wide range of clamping plates – with base for fixing a rod to the floor or a machine – plus a wide variety of two-way connecting clamps for fixing two rods at right angles with complete adjustment.
Square tubes, round rods and tubes…
Rising to new heights in the UK – WOLFFKRAN acquires the business of HTC
Sheffield (UK)/Zug (Switzerland) – May, 2015. On May 14, 2015 WOLFFKRAN acquired the business of the UK tower crane rental company HTC Plant Ltd. With an annual turnover of more than GBP 40 million, a fleet of over 200 WOLFF tower cranes, a staff of 370 crane experts and 50 years of market experience HTC perfectly complements the global growth strategy of the German premium tower crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN. Due…
Regulations on Baby Bottles and Milk Containers to Be Expanded in Thailand
Thailand has recently announced draft rules for the manufacture of feeding bottles and liquid milk containers for infants and young children. The proposed implementation date is 180 days after publication in the Official Gazette.
Proposal Applies to Milk Containers, Feeding Bottles and Components
On March 17, 2015, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated Notification G/SPS/N/Tha/220/add.1 to announce that the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) of Thailand is proposing to adopt the…
United States Automotive Seals and Gaskets Market to Reach USD 4.8 Billion by 20 …
Growth in automobile production and declining fuel prices to drive automotive seals and gaskets market in the United States through 2020
According to TechSci Research report “United States Automotive Seals and Gaskets Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020”, the market for automotive seals and gaskets in the United States is projected to reach USD4.8 billion by 2020. Recovery in the automotive demand post-recession was a key factor propelling robust growth in the…
Decathlon Asia Awards SGS India with Best Performer 2014 in South East Asia
SGS India’s Dinesh Sivabalan has been awarded ‘Best Performer 2014 in South Asia’ by its client, Decathlon, for meeting the overall quality of service criteria and for his online testing initiative.
Best Performer Award is Mark of Distinction
Ganesh Balaji, PL Tech of Decathlon India, part of the French sporting goods chain with stores located throughout the world, presented the award to Dinesh Sivabalan in a ceremony held at SGS’s Tirupur Laboratory…
WCM reports on the first quarter of 2015
Ad-hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG
• Accelerated portfolio build-up
• Positive earnings – large portion of transaction costs already recognised in first quarter
• Continued strong growth planned for the full year
Frankfurt, 21 May 2015 – WCM Beteiligungs- und Grundbesitz-AG (WCM AG, ISIN: DE000A1X3X33) today announced figures for the first quarter of 2015, which reflect the build-up of the Company’s portfolio. WCM AG recognised investment property totalling EUR 86.0 million as at 31 March…
MAZeT amplifies signals delivered by optoelectronic sensors
Transimpedance Amplifiers and Current-to-Digital Converters Turn even Minute Signal Levels into Measurable Signals Quickly and Dynamically
Integrated signal amplifiers and converters from MAZeT GmbH, specialized in the development and custom production of embedded systems and optoelectronics, convert sensor signals from optical sensors in high resolution and for the frequency and bandwidth required by the specific application. The extended range of signal ASICs comprises the fast MTI04 and MTI08 transimpedance amplifiers and…
Mining technology trends to be addressed at the 6th Mine tech Forum 2015
“Fleming Gulf is pleased to announce Automation & Robotics as its conference theme for the landmark event, 6th Mine Tech forum to be held in Santiago, Chile on October 13-15, 2015.”
Based on state copper commission's (Cochilco) latest estimate in terms of mineral production, the goal of increasing Chile’s copper output is projected 6 million tonnes for this year. Growing environmental concerns along with decline in commodity prices is demanding…
