Equipment
Selektope inventors develop revolutionary dissolvable biocide packaging
(Posted on 03/09/18)Swedish bio-tech innovator I-Tech AB has developed a new ‘drop-in, dust-free’ dissolvable packaging system to enhance the way the antifouling active agent Selektope is added to marine coatings during the manufacturing process.The expanded polystyrene (EPS) container, which can be added to paint without being opened,...
Cement plant overcomes remote conveyor issues with unique technology
(Posted on 28/08/18)An innovative cement manufacturer in the Midwestern U.S. has implemented a unique power solution at a remote conveyor location that lacked convenient electrical access. The patent-pending design uses the kinetic energy of the moving belt to generate enough electricity to drive an automated dust suppression system, a pneumatic belt...
Wärtsilä’s significant investment
(Posted on 28/08/18)Wärtsilä is building the Smart Technology Hub, a new centre of research, product development and production, in Vaskiluoto, Vaasa. As of 2020, all of Wärtsilä's functions and personnel in central Vaasa will transfer to the new hub, along with the logistics and maintenance workshop operations from Runsor.As a...
Dupre Marine Transportation launches Helm CONNECT Personnel
(Posted on 28/08/18)Leading marine software company Helm Operations has announced that Houma, LA-based Dupre Marine Transportation is the first company to go live with its newly-launched Helm CONNECT Personnel software for crew management and payroll. Dupre Marine is just one of several marine companies which have signed on for the new product since...
Bombardier wins contract to provide locomotives to CD Cargo
(Posted on 28/08/18)Rail technology leader, Bombardier Transportation and CD Cargo, the freight subsidiary of Czech Railways, have signed a purchase agreement for up to 50 of the newest generation of BOMBARDIER TRAXX Multi-System1 (MS) locomotives. This first call-off is for 10 TRAXX MS3 locomotives.Ivan Bednárik, Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Siwertell’s eco-friendly ore handling order from Ireland
(Posted on 16/08/18)Siwertell, part of Bruks Siwertell Group, has secured an order for a ship loading system from Irish mining company, Boliden Tara Mines DAC; an operating subsidiary of Boliden AB. The specially-designed system will serve the company’s new terminal located in Dublin Port’s Alexandra Basin, ensuring close to zero dust emissions...
