Industrial Automation Specialist Expands into United States with the Opening of Loop Technology US Inc.

As 2025 draws to a close, it is with tremendous excitement that we announce the opening of Loop Technology US Inc., as we expand across continents and into North America. Loop Technology US Inc. is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and is strategically positioned to provide the US market with access to the entire range of Loop Technology products and services.

Loop Technology Limited was founded in 1998 and, over 27 years, has built up expert capabilities in #machinevision, #motioncontrol and #industrialrobotics, alongside a reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism.  

Alun Reece, CEO of Loop Technology US Inc. stated:

“We have been considering expansion into the United States for several years and now it feels the time is right. I love the American approach to technological development alongside the desire to succeed. I am really looking forward to strengthening existing relationships and building new ones in America.

Our presence now in the North West of the United States of America will facilitate greater access for the US market to our revolutionary automated FibreLINE technology that delivers ultra-high rate composite preforming and a new approach to manufacturing composite structures at a phenomenal rate. Whilst originally designed for building composite aerospace parts, FibreLINE is applicable in several industries including for the manufacture of drones and wind turbines.  

US based customers will now have easier access to our range of laser cleaning systems and services, including LoopCLEAN for automated laser cleaning. We are delighted to be supported by our Missouri based partner in Adapt Laser, to deliver laser cleaning systems in North America.  

RoboMACH is a highly accurate robotic machining system that automates milling, trimming, cutting, drilling operations for aerospace component fabrication, automotive parts manufacturing, the processing of a wide range of architectural and construction components and much more. Additionally, IdentifEYE is a dynamic automated labelling system that uses 3D vision with the capacity to label randomly shaped and positioned packages at up to 2,400 labels per hour. 

#LoopTechnology US Inc. looks forward to further growing into the US robotics and industrial automation ecosystem, which is only set to flourish in 2026 and beyond.

source : Loop Technology

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : From Forever Waste to Circular Fibres

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

We Cracked the Code: From Forever Waste to Circular Fibres

90% fibre recovery. Safety standards exceeded. CO₂ emissions slashed by ~4 tonnes per tonne recycled.

After years of exploring the aramid waste crisis, here's the good news: it doesn't have to be this way.

The General Recycled Solution

We've developed the world's first Garment-to-Fibre-to-Garment technology that transforms end-of-life aramid protective equipment into high-quality recycled fibres.

We take actual retired FR coveralls, worn-out military uniforms, and decommissioned protective garments and give them a second life. We also capture manufacturing cutting scraps, that 10% waste from garment production, creating a comprehensive circular solution.

How We Do It

Precision separation: Our patented process breaks down complex garment construction into high-quality recoverable fibres

Fibre regeneration: Transform recovered aramid garments into new yarns and fabrics using proprietary blend ratios that meet NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, NFPA 1977, CGSB 155.20, and CSA Z462 standards

Modular processing: 1,000-tonne/year units that integrate with existing facilities

The Results

Performance: Fabrics with recycled aramid content continue to achieve excellent thermal insulation protection results, ASTM F 1930, in both 3 and 4 second manikin burn testing, outperforming virgin aramid fabrics by 62% in 4-second burn tests. (6oz/205gsm fabric)

Environmental impact: Each tonne recycled avoids approximately 4 tonnes of CO₂ emissions compared to virgin production

Proven scale: 1,000-tonne/year modular processing plants, already shipping recycled fibres to manufacturers

Ready to Close the Loop?

If you're managing thousands of tonnes of FR garments annually, whether you're an oil & gas company, utility, or military organization, we can eliminate your disposal costs while creating a circular supply chain.

Let's build a pilot program that proves the economics and environmental benefits in your specific operation.

The aramid waste crisis is real, but the solution is already shipping. Let's make forever fibres work for the planet, not against it!

source : Justin Norton

#aramidrecycling #circulareconomy

Velocity Composites Secures Multi-Year Contract Renewal and Expansion with UK Tier 1 Aerospace manufacturer

Velocity Composites plc, a leading supplier of advanced #composite material kits to the #aerospace and high-performance manufacturing sectors, has secured a landmark contract renewal and expansion with a long-standing Tier One customer.

The newly signed long term agreement extends Velocity’s supply of structural composite material kits for the #AirbusA350 programme, covering the A350-900 and, for the first time, expanding into the A350-1000 variant. The scope also includes additional new material kits across both aircraft types. The contract runs through to 2035 further cementing Velocity’s role as a trusted partner in one of the world’s most significant wide-body aircraft programmes.

Based on current Airbus build rate projections, the contract has an estimated potential value of up to $54 million. Revenue is expected to reach approximately $2.5 million in FY2026, with $1.0 million of that representing new business. This new work will replace contracts with other customers that are naturally concluding, ensuring Velocity’s overall revenue trajectory remains aligned with its existing growth expectations.

All kits will be produced at Velocity’s advanced Burnley facility, where the company has been manufacturing A350-900 kits since 2017. Supply of the expanded packages is scheduled to begin in early 2026 following completion of the standard qualification and transfer process. Velocity already has approvals in place and a proven transfer track record, giving customers confidence in a seamless transition.

Jon Bridges, Chief Executive Officer of #VelocityComposites, commented; “This renewal and expansion represents a major milestone for Velocity. It reflects the strength of our relationship with our customer and the confidence they have in our people, technology, and operational excellence. We are delighted to expand into the A350-1000 for the first time and to be supplying all remaining kitted material for both variants. With build rates expected to rise, this long-term contract secures a substantial revenue stream and positions us to support one of the aerospace industry’s most important programmes.

The announcement reinforces Velocity’s reputation as a strategic partner capable of combining deep technical integration with long-term reliability. As aerospace manufacturers continue to focus on operational efficiency, sustainability, and supply chain resilience, Velocity’s advanced service model offers customers a proven solution to reduce cost, complexity, and risk.

With this agreement, Velocity strengthens its customer partnership and reaffirms its role as a key enabler of the global aerospace industry’s most ambitious programmes.

source :Velocity Composites

Riyadh Air selects Safran’s wheels & electric carbon brakes on its Boeing 787

Safran Landing Systems and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newest national airline, have announced today the signing of a long-term agreement for the supply of wheels and advanced electric carbon brakes to equip Riyadh Air’s future fleet of more than 70 Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

A key factor in #RiyadhAir’s selection was the weight advantage of Safran Landing Systems’ solutions. This is a significant lever for optimizing aircraft performance in the high-altitude conditions of King Khaled International Airport. Indeed, brakes must absorb more kinetic energy during landings at high altitude because the air is less dense, which increases the landing speed. Additionally, light brakes enable also to reduce fuel consumption and operating costs.

As part of this agreement, #SafranLandingSystems will also provide its latest #Boeing787 Electrical Brake Tester, support Riyadh Air’s repair capability development, and train repair engineers, supporting long-term airline performance and the growth of Saudi Kingdom’s Aviation Ecosystem.

As the world’s first #electricbrake, the Boeing 787’s brake invented by Safran Landing Systems highly facilitates maintenance operations. “Plug and play”, it also allows real-time assessment of carbon disk wear, increasing fleet availability by reducing maintenance time.

source : Safran Group

Sealed Air to be Acquired by CD&R for $10.3 Billion

Sealed Air Corporation a leading global provider of food and protective packaging solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with CD&R, a leading private investment firm with deep experience in the industrial and packaging industries, in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $10.3 billion.

Under the terms of the agreement, #SealedAir stockholders will receive $42.15 in cash per share. This represents a premium of 41% to Sealed Air's unaffected stock price as of August 14, 2025 and a premium of 24% to Sealed Air's 90-day VWAP as of November 12, 2025.

"After careful review of strategic alternatives over the past year, the Board is confident that this transaction delivers significant value and is in the best interests of our stockholders and the Company," said Henry R. Keizer, Chairman of the Board of Sealed Air. "Furthermore, this transaction represents a realization of immediate and certain value for Sealed Air stockholders at a substantial premium and enables the Company to execute its long-term strategic vision.

Transaction Details

The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by Sealed Air's Board of Directors, is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to the receipt of stockholder approval, regulatory clearances, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Under the terms of the agreement, Sealed Air can actively solicit additional acquisition proposals from third parties during a "go-shop" period of 30 days from the signing of the agreement, with an additional 15 days to negotiate a definitive agreement with qualifying parties. There can be no assurance that this solicitation process will result in a superior proposal, and Sealed Air does not intend to disclose developments with respect to the solicitation process unless and until it determines such disclosure is appropriate or otherwise required.

Equity financing for the transaction has been committed by investment funds affiliated with CD&R and debt financing for the transaction has been committed by a group led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, BNP Paribas Securities Corp, Goldman Sachs, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo. Citi, Mizuho and RBC Capital Markets also provided committed financing to CD&R.

source: Sealed Air

M-xylene is typically produced as part of a mixed BTX (Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes) stream from catalytic reforming of naphtha

The main challenge is separating the m-xylene isomer from the other isomers (o-xylene and p-xylene) and ethylbenzene due to their similar boiling points.

Process Flow Information

The overall process involves production of a mixed C8 aromatic stream and subsequent separation:

Feedstock & Reaction: The primary feedstock is naphtha, which undergoes catalytic reforming to produce a mixture rich in BTX aromatics.

Separation: The C8 aromatic stream (containing ethylbenzene, p-, m-, and o-xylenes) is sent to separation units.

Distillation: Initial distillation separates lighter and heavier components. A xylene splitter may be used, with the top stream containing about 40% m-xylene, 20% p-xylene, and 40% ethylbenzene.

Specialized Separation: Because the boiling points are close, standard distillation is energy-intensive and often insufficient for high purity. Specialized methods are used for selective separation:

Crystallization: This process is often used to first remove para-xylene, which has a much higher melting point than the other isomers (-47.9°C for m-xylene vs. 13.3°C for p-xylene). The remaining mother liquor is enriched in m-xylene.

Adsorption: Adsorption processes, often using zeolites as adsorbents, are a common industrial method for separating specific xylene isomers, including m-xylene.

Isomerization & Recycle: The non-desired isomers (e.g., in the mother liquor from crystallization) are typically sent to an isomerization unit. This unit converts them into an equilibrium mixture of all isomers, which is then recycled back to the separation unit to maximize the yield of the target product.

Visual Examples

While a specific, detailed PFD for a standalone m-xylene plant is complex and often proprietary, the images below illustrate related process components and general xylene structures.

For detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs) used in industry, engineering resources like those mentioned in the search results provide comprehensive information.

source : Fernando Romo Sanchez

DIAMIRON is a multilayer Film:

DIAMIRON is a multilayer Film:

Manufactured using proprietary technology, 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡™ is a multilayer co-extruded film combining polyamide, EVOH, and polyolefin, designed to deliver exceptional performance for #foodpackaging. Key benefits include:

• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Perfectly showcases your products with high transparency.

• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Extends shelf life by effectively blocking oxygen and moisture.

• 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆-𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲: Enhances consumer convenience with easy peelability.

• 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Reliable from frozen storage to retort processing.

Learn more about #𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡™: https://lnkd.in/dVxHgNE8

source : Mitsubishi Chemical Group