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07/04/2011 Advanced agitator design shaves 60% off plant energy bill

Process engineers at AkzoNobel's Birmingham coatings plant are reporting energy consumption cut by more than 60%, with batch times reduced by 20 minutes, since installing EKATO agitators. » Read More

10/08/2010 Shampoo manufacturer doubles capacity with impeller mixing upgrade

By upgrading the agitator assembly in an existing two-tonne process vessel, shampoo processor Herb UK reckons it will see a return on its investment in less than eight months. » Read More