On May 27, CO₂ was captured for the first time at the Brocēni site in Latvia using the mobile CapsolGo pilot plant. The plant was installed in collaboration with the Norwegian company Capsol Technologies and is part of Schwenk’s strategic commitment to forward-looking, climate-friendly technologies.
Haver & Boecker launches the AMICUS DEPAL Edition and AMICUS PAL Edition. The robotic depalletizer and palletizer complement and completely automate packing lines from empty to full bags, enhancing productivity and safety for customers.
Etex is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to Latin America through strategic investments in Peru, Chile and Argentina totalling € 65 million. These initiatives will expand plasterboard production capacity, improve sustainability, and support market growth across the region.
The Wietersdorfer Group can look back on a successful 2024 financial year. Despite a stagnating construction industry and increasing competitive pressure in Europe, global group sales rose to € 1.105 million. This represents an increase of 3.2 percent compared to the 2023 fiscal year.
thyssenkrupp Polysius is set to provide the kiln system for SMA Mineral’s trailblazing quicklime plant in Norway – designed to operate entirely without CO2 emissions. Based on SaltX’ electric calcination technology, the project represents a global first in the decarbonization of lime production and marks a significant milestone in the transition to climate-neutral industrial processes.
Betolar’s advanced metal separation technology enables the purification of industrial slag, and mine tailings achieving a 99 % metal yield and allowing for the recovery of valuable critical and strategic metals. After purification, the remaining slag is no longer waste – but a valuable raw material for the production of green concrete.
The 29th Bulk Material Handling Technology Conference will take place in Magdeburg/Germany on September 17 and 18, 2025. Symeo GmbH, a manufacturer of industrial radar sensors, will be part of the accompanying exhibition at the Hotel Ratswaage.
Lindner continues expanding its global market presence with the foundation of Lindner LATAM. Working with local partners, the company is driving innovative recycling solutions for waste processing and strengthening its customer service.
Summer is vacation time. Some people are still enjoying their holidays, while others have already returned home. This is also a time when people like to “look beyond the horizon”, visiting unfamiliar and perhaps more distant countries. This is often the case in our professional environment as well.
Despite the continuing difficult economic conditions, the by-products of the steel industry once again made a major contribution to resource conservation, recycling, and climate protection in 2024.
