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How the EU Sulphur Directive for Marine Fuels offers an opportunity for innovation in fuel saving technologies

Ab Nanol Technologies Oy

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When Nanol’ s patented lubricant additive was tested the vessels achieved a 5% reduction in fuel consumption. © Ab Nanol Technologies Oy

/INS.  With most ship owners switching to Marine Gas Oil inside designated Emission Control Areas as of January 1st 2015, the cost of fuel could rise by up to 50%, so all measures to reduce fuel consumption are vital. Research and field testing has shown that the latest developments in engine lubrication and unique marine energy management systems can add more than a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency, proving that even the smallest modification at the right time can add up to big savings. 

From Carnaby Street to global recognition

Iggesund Paperboard AB

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“Invercote’s tear resistance and dimensional stability are incredibly important to us as a company making sophisticated moveable constructions from paper material,”- Lucio Santoro© Iggesund (photo: Rolf Lavergren, rolf@bildbolaget)

/INS. It all began with a small design studio on a little road off Carnaby Street. SANTORO was Lucio and Meera Santoro’s small-scale venture into innovative graphic design. Today their work is found around the world and they have won some 50 international awards for their designs, greeting cards and 3D books.

Iggesund pushes ahead with fossil-free energy

Iggesund Paperboard AB

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Workington mill (photo: Per Trane')

/INS. Iggesund’s paperboard mill at Workington, England is planning to invest in wind power. Together with its sister company Holmen Energi, which manages the Holmen Group’s hydro and wind power assets, the mill plans to build three wind turbines on its site.

Wide range of cranes and lift trucks for versatile use in ports

Konecranes Plc

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<p>The largest Goliath crane in the world, built by Konecranes for a Brazilian shipyard. The span is 210 meters, crane­ height is 117 meters and load capacity is 2000 tonnes. © Konecranes</p> (photo: Emerson Foguinho)

/INS. Konecranes offers a wide range of cranes, lift trucks and services leading to increased productivity in ports. As the requirements for container handling in ports, terminals, freight depots and waterways are extensive and very strict, many tasks need individual and efficient solutions for transportation and lifting. ­ Based on many years of experience in this area, Konecranes develops and manufactures tailor made, high performance port cranes and heavy lift trucks. ­ In addition, service, maintenance and repair by Konecranes offer essential advantages helping to improve the availability and longevity of cranes and lifting equipment.

Bold action to improve service

Iggesund Paperboard AB

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“Our service exists so that customers can get the most out of Invercote and Incada,” emphasises Arvid Sundblad, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Iggesund. © Iggesund<br /><br />

/INS. Iggesund Paperboard is now taking bold action to improve its service. The company offers its customers a wide range of services but most important is its delivery service. Like most other paperboard manufacturers, Iggesund – and not least its customers – has suffered from delivery times that have varied considerably.

SB14 Barcelona showcases Sweden's sustainable construction projects

Formas

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The rebuilt city district Lagersberg in Eskilstuna, central Sweden, has been provided with outdoor areas, such as cultivation allotments, where people can meet. © Formas

/INS. At the Sustainable Building 2014 (SB14) world conference in Barcelona between the 28th and 30th of October, ten Swedish projects will be presented as examples of Sweden’s cutting edge sustainable construction offering.

Successful use of Bio-Gate coatings in veterinary medicine.

Bio-Gate AG

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/INS. Nuremberg (Germany), Bio-Gate AG (ISIN DE000BGAG981), is a leading provider of antimicrobial products and multifunctional surface coatings for the medical device industry. Bio-Gate has successfully coated multipurpose stainless-steel bone plates for BioMedtrix, a US manufacturer of veterinary implants. Data from a patient observation on dogs will be presented in mid-October by BioMedtrix at the ACVS conference (American College of Veterinary Surgeons).

Swedish construction projects at the forefront – from individual buildings to entire city districts

Formas

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The recently completed Herrestaskolan school in Järfälla, to the north of Stockholm, was built from cross-laminated timber.© Formas<br /><br />

/INS. Sweden builds with sustainability in mind, from individual buildings to entire city districts – and has a lot to show the world. Ten competition winners will be presented at the SB14 conference in Barcelona from the 28th to 30th of October.

New food packaging: The environment and stiffness ticked all the right boxes for SAS

Iggesund Paperboard AB

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When SAS commissioned the development of a new form of packaging for its inflight meals the airline chose the folding box board Incada from Iggesund as its base material. © Iggesund (photo: Rolf Lavergren, info@bildbolaget)

/INS. Paperboard is a promising material for airline food packaging – it has low weight, can be barrier coated, and can be finished to the required level of elegance and quality feel. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has recently introduced a new food box made of the folding box board Incada.

How healthy is your crane?

Konecranes Plc

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<p>Konecranes CRS outlines the condition of the crane. <strong>© </strong>Konecranes<strong></strong></p> (photo: Jari Kivelä)

/INS. Konecranes, the world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, has developed a Crane Reliability Study (CRS) which provides an in-depth, reliable analysis for all makes and models of cranes and lifting equipment.