Austrian hardmetals specialists Plansee drove consolidated sales up 2 per cent to €1.1 billion in the fiscal year 2008 – 2009 which ended on February 28. In a tough market roughly half the sales came from Europe with America and Asia contributing the other 50 per cent. The group continued to strengthen its global position and completed an investment programme worth a total of €400 million.
13 July, 2009
Popcorn screens are vital for protecting the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems that reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in coal-fired power plants. Flue gas has to pass through so the SCR system can do its job. But flue gas contains highly abrasive and corrosive popcorn ash, which can foul and blind the system.
10 July, 2009
Nidec Corporation and NTN Corporation have signed an agreement that allows Nidec to purchase all of NTN's interest in two joint ventures.
04 July, 2009