Notes from the plant floor
Practical articles from our engineers on building, moving and running industrial plants.
Planning a feed mill: capacity, process line and common mistakes
A feed mill's success is decided at the planning stage. This guide covers capacity, process line, raw material handling and the mistakes that cost owners most.
Factory Acceptance Tests in Germany: What to Check Before Shipping
A factory acceptance test is your best chance to find problems while the machine is still at the manufacturer. What to prepare, what to check and what to sign.
Start Lean, Upgrade Later: Phasing Capital Spending in a New Plant
A plant that starts producing early can fund its own improvements. How to phase capital spending so a new factory earns before it expands.
Solar power for factories: cutting energy costs with on-site solar
On-site solar can lower a factory's electricity bill and improve energy security. Here is how to assess your site, size the system and plan the project.
Building a safe treatment chain for pharmaceutical waste
Expired and waste medicines need careful handling from pharmacy shelf to final destruction. This article outlines each link in a safe, documented treatment chain.
What Makes a Feasibility Study Ready for Investors and Funds
Investors and industrial development funds act on studies they can trust. Here is what a feasibility study needs before it can support a financing decision.
Tyre recycling plants: from end-of-life tyres to useful products
End-of-life tyres contain rubber, steel and textile fibre that can all be recovered. This article explains the main recycling routes and how to choose a plant setup.
Used or New Machinery for a New Plant: How to Decide
Used machinery can save money and time, while new equipment brings warranties and predictability. A practical look at cost, lead time, spare parts, risk and financing.
Moulded pulp packaging: growing demand and what a plant needs
Moulded pulp is replacing plastic and foam in many packaging uses. Here is what drives demand and what a moulded pulp plant needs to run well.
Relocating a Used Production Line from Europe to the Middle East
Moving a used line from Europe can shorten the path to production. Here are the stages, the main risks and what to check before, during and after the move.