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We are taking part in Achema   We are taking part in Achema, the world’s leading trade show for the process industry set for August 22-26. Meet our team at Hall 12 / Booth 52 for an in-depth presentation on our solid-liquid separation, vibratory mixing and single-use solutions.For more information about Achema go to www.achema.de/en/. […]

DrM is expanding in Poland DrM is continuing to expand its operations in Poland. Our subsidiary in Włocławek has secured a new industrial site, ideally located approximately 10 minutes from the city center. The facility offers excellent infrastructure and is well suited to support our production and operational requirements. The new site covers a total […]

Since the onset of the industrial revolution the chemical industry spread itself into more and more applications targeting the industrial and consumer markets alike. Especially organic chemistry gave a never ending playing field, starting with simple products, such as fatty acids, dyes and pigments but developing into complex polymers and active pharmaceutical ingredients making our […]

Summary Slurry bed catalyst reactors are popular equipment despite their more complex operation.  Catalyst hold up plays a major role for optimisation of the process.  In continuous reactor systems continuously operating separation equipment are required.  The CONTIBAC® offers a good option compared to a number of other continuously operating separation equipment.  Two case studies exemplify its functionality. […]

Efficient Lithium Battery Recycling The global demand for Lithium Batteries (LiBs) is rapidly increasing due to the electric vehicle, energy storage and portable electronics markets. The waste created by end of life and scrap batteries poses a growing environmental challenge. Therefore, battery recycling is becoming mandatory in many states and nations. LiBs are hazardous to […]

The challenges of current recycling processes As environmental awareness from people, companies and governments has increased over the last few decades, noticeable efforts are being made in order to bring recycling processes of plastics or synthetic textiles to commercial scale. A number of recycling technologies are under investigation, each with certain complexities and peculiar performances, […]

Testing three different dry-hopping systems on beer quality The Weihenstephan experimental brewery, a branch of the Technical University of Munich, has examined the influence of three different dry-hopping systems on beer quality as part of a diploma thesis at the Department of Brewing and Beverage Technology. A static, a dynamic reference system and the FUNDAMIX® were compared. The […]

How can manufacturers de-bottleneck viscose, chlorination, and surfactant processes during demand spikes? Just a few months ago the World was still normal, at least what we consider our World. Now, we have been blasted into a new normal with an unknown outcome. Lives are shaken up, markets collapsed and companies are struggling to find their […]

Production of N95 masks   Just a few months ago nobody would have expected the need to wear face masks in public. And yet, here we are, trying to get our hands on this sought-after item, each one of us seemingly becoming specialist in understanding the different types, names and forms during the coronavirus outbreak. […]

Precipitated silica Since many years the tire industry relies on precipitated silica as an important reinforcement agent in the rubber to improve its performance, such as wet-skid resistance, steering controllability and wear resistance. In general, it plays a major role in the safety of a vehicle and its fuel consumption. But precipitated silica are also […]

Despite intensive research with alternative materials, there is nothing on the horizon which could replace Lithium Both Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH) and Lithium Carbonate (LiCO3) prices have been pointing downwards for the past few months and the recent market shakeup certainly does not improve the situation. However, despite intensive research with alternative materials, there is nothing […]

Background The maritime industry is facing great changes: Starting 1st of January 2020, vessels without exhaust-gas scrubbers will only be allowed to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.5%, while an even stricter 0.1% limit applies in Emission Control Areas (ECAs). The current industry standard is fuels with a sulphur cap of 3.5%. […]