11.05.2011
- Bright Future - Still marginally present in the global plastic production, bioplastics are nevertheless experiencing a rapid growth. Among them, polylactide (PLA) is predicted to...
11.05.2011
- It was a most unusual road trip - Drivers on the highways of Europe were probably surprised to see the scaled-down equivalent of a bioprocessing production line rolling next to...
11.05.2011
- Wireless Controls - Nicolas Delfosse, Process Engineer Surface Chemistry at AkzoNobel's surfactants processing plant in Belgium, explains why the lack of available I/O and high...
11.05.2011
- Benefits at a Lower Cost - The downturn of global economy has not reduced the need for investing in process automation. It has, however, prompted creative thinking. The value and...
11.05.2011
- Boom Region - In 2011, the markets for bio-based materials are continuing to develop dynamically (with annual growth rates of 15-30 %). It is estimated that a global production...
11.05.2011
- Going Lean - The pharmaceutical industry is subject to very special requirements: strict approval procedures, rising cost pressures in the healthcare industry and lost sales due to...
11.05.2011
- New Solutions - As a manufacturer of particle board resins, Dynea Benelux participates in a competitive commodity market and thus establishing a cost-leadership position is crucial...
11.05.2011
- Belgian chemicals group Solvay said the French financial markets authority has approved their friendly public offer for Rhodia. Once the authorizations of the Autorité de Contrôle...
10.05.2011
- Forging New Ground - European supermarkets - Sainsbury's in the UK or Albert Heijn in the Netherlands - may be cited as pioneers, being the first to recognize the opportunities for...
10.05.2011
- Looking Up -The global economy is still recovering from the worst economic crisis in 75 years, as many countries grapple with the aftermath of the recession. So...