The demand for polymer coated cutsize wrapping material is growing at a fast pace in China and the Asia-Pacific area, because of the rapidly growing demand for office paper. To meet the increasing demand Walki Group has started an ambitious investment program in the company’s plant in Changshu, the first major part of the investment being a 1.6m wide high-tech glue laminator.

The April 2010 Gulf of Mexico massive oil spill needed immediate external support, expertise, solutions and equipment to assist in the containment and clean-up efforts. Finnish based Lamor Corporation immediately set its action plans into motion and within 36 hours, through its global network, the company airlifted its arsenal of equipment and key personnel to the scene.

Stainless steel family gains a new duplex member Duplex stainless steel is fast becoming the material of choice for a wide range of stainless steel applications from architectural landmarks to a host of industrial processes. This trend is gaining further impetus with the launch by Outokumpu of a new duplex stainless steel grade featuring a higher mechanical strength than the major duplex grades on the market.

SOUTHAMPTON, UK: The 15th century Tudor House Museum is undergoing extensive refurbishment to turn it into a magnificent attraction for locals and tourist alike. The ongoing work includes repairs and improvements, as well as a new café and venues for special events. HI-FOG® has been selected to provide modern fire protection for this historical monument.

The Finnish sauna culture builds on a long tradition of craftsmanship and quality products. Developments are now driven by the demand for energy efficiency and eco-friendliness as well as comfort.

The size of the drain trap determines how much storage room there is under the sink – an important factor, especially in small dwellings. Prevex has developed the world’s smallest drain trap for kitchens and bathrooms, which thanks to its compact construction and flexibility is also easy for regular consumers to install. The traps are pre-assembled, which speeds up and makes the installation easier, without the risk of water damage.”

”Transrussia” Trade Exhibition, Moscow, 27-30 April. Section 20, Exhibition Hall 1   VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been studying freight traffic between Russia and Finland. The results indicate that the improvement of freight traffic requires the development of logistics information processes and an increased degree of automation. The introduction of RFID remote identifier systems would benefit the entire supply chain, customers, and also the work of authorities at the border between the two countries. Development will require cooperation and agreement on the use of various different standards and applications.

  Merivaara will be represented at the Chinese spring exhibition: 63rd CMEF Spring 2010, 10th ICMD,  18-21 April 2010 Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, China Merivaara stand: Hall 9, booth B12   Merivaara, a Finnish medical equipment manufacturer, will present its hi-tech operating tables at the Shenzhen trade show in April. Included will be the Promerix, the most advanced model in the company’s wide range of operating tables.

Konecranes is introducing an industry shaping industrial crane, SMARTON®. It presents an evolution in crane technology, designed to maximize customer productivity and minimize total lifecycle costs. SMARTON® can be used in industrial sectors such as steel handling and warehousing, automotive, general manufacturing, power, workshops, automatic storage systems and mining. Depending on the set up, SMARTON® can lift loads ranging from 30 tons to more than 500 tons.

Elettric 80 Marketing Director Mikael Renström concludes that drinktec 2009 was a great success for the company, which made a great impact on the market through the live demonstration of a fully operative automated end-of-line chain, incorporating Elettric 80’s latest innovations for the beverage industry.