Leader in innovative filtration products Donaldson Company has completed the acquisition of Solaris Biotechnology, costing approximately €41 million. The latter, a bioprocessing equipment manufacturer, will share its tech including bioreactors, fermentors and tangential flow filtration systems for the food and beverage industry. Its product portfolio covers benchtop to commercial-scale manufacturing systems. “We are excited about Solaris’ capabilities and growth trajectory, and this … [Read more...] about Solaris Biotechnology acquisition by Donaldson Company completed
Processing
SSI SCHAEFER set to launch Singapore’s first large-scale automated cold storage facility
There is a boom in warehouse automation in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the F&B industry. The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) market, specifically, will grow at a CAGR of roughly 10% between 2021 and 2026. Many businesses are seeing the benefits of automating the cold storage segment, including increase supply chain management and efficiency. SSI SCHAEFER is one company that is focused on this industry, announcing the establishment of a fully automated cold … [Read more...] about SSI SCHAEFER set to launch Singapore’s first large-scale automated cold storage facility
OKI Electric Cable introduces fluid-resistant cable for food processing equipment
Traditional cables found in food manufacturing equipment tend to deteriorate over time due to a variety of reasons. As there are strict hygiene standards to be followed in the industry, machinery are regularly disinfected and sanitised often through rigorous means. Contact with detergents, disinfectants and hot fluids can lead to cracked surfaces on the cables and decreased tensile strength. This leads to poor insulation performance and eventually equipment failure. To provide a solution to … [Read more...] about OKI Electric Cable introduces fluid-resistant cable for food processing equipment