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Maersk selects Wärtsilä hybrid solution to support decarbonisation efforts

Wärtsilä

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The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its  Wärtsilä HY Module , a containerised hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. The Wärtsilä system will support Maersk’s goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its fleet by 50 percent before the end of this decade. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in May 2021.

Huhtamaki invests in new fiber packaging capacity in South Africa

Huhtamäki Oyj

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Huhtamaki, a global key advanced manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is setting up a new manufacturing unit in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa to serve its existing and new egg packaging customers in the KwaZulu-Natal area with a broad range of locally produced packaging solutions. The new facility will be located close to one of South Africa’s main export ports, enabling competitive exports of egg packaging for customers across East Africa.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches FiltEV®, its New, Comprehensive Platform of High Performance Filtration Materials for Electric Vehicles

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj

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<p><em>It is estimated that only-electric vehicles will represent 25% of light vehicles production in 2030.</em></p>

/ins   Ahlstrom-Munksjö advances further into the growth segment of electrification, launching its first product offering, totally dedicated to filtration media solutions for electric vehicles.

AkzoNobel invites startups to bring surfaces to life and Paint the Future

Akzo Nobel N.V.

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Startups are about to embark on another exciting journey of discovery and collaboration with AkzoNobel – it’s launch day for the Paint the Future global startup challenge 2021.

Geyser Batteries establishes pilot production and R&D facilities in Mikkeli, Finland

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Geyser Batteries, a Finnish cleantech startup offering its customers high-performance batteries based on its proprietary water-based electrochemical technology, has announced its plan to establish a pilot production and R&D facilities in Mikkeli, Eastern Finland.

A Kind of Magic – Cosmetics Packaging Without Microplastic Pollution

Sulapac

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/ins Sulapac has launched a ground-breaking innovation. Now, water-based products can be packaged with a new bio-based Sulapac barrier that biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind

Boost aseptic process efficiency with enhanced diaphragm valves – now 25% more compact

Alfa Laval AB

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Big aseptic performance, smaller Unique DV-ST UltraPure diaphragm valves The all-new, extended range of Alfa Laval Unique DV-ST UltraPure diaphragm valves makes high-performance aseptic processing easier than ever. Fully customizable, the enhanced, ATEX-compliant range comes with slimmer stainless-steel actuators and lightweight cast valve bodies with optimized performance.

How is Ideel changing the coffee capsule industry?

Ideel Coffee ApS

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<p><em>Founders of Ideel </em></p>

Ca. 59 billion plastic and aluminium coffee capsules are produced yearly, where do most of these end up? Unfortunately, in our landfills. This obviously translates into a big global waste management issue. Ideel has made it their mission to provide its consumers with a cup of specialty coffee at the touch of a button, without being a burden to the environment. All of this while securing fairness and transparency throughout the supply chain. Sounds too good to be true? Let’s look at the details of their product!

Maritime future: This is how electric boats will look like

Candela Speed Boat AB

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Yesterday marked a moment in history, as the first time a flying electric motorboat raced a flying sailing yacht. Both designs use hydrofoils that provide superior speed and energy efficiency over conventional boats. The race points to a future where most boats, sailing or motorized, will fly above the water.

Stora Enso and Pulpex partner to produce fiber-based bottles on industrial scale

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Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialize the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. These renewable products will offer an alternative to PET plastics and glass. The exclusive partnership leverages Stora Enso’s formed fiber technologies and ability to convert end-products at an industrial scale.