Normet discontinues lift models

Normet, after more than two decades in production of more than 200 units, has ceased production of its Charmec 1610 B and 1614 B model boom lifts. The models’ successor, the MC 605 emulsion charger, has established itself well in the community with its ergonomic enclosed cabin, improved electrics and upgraded monitoring system. The final 1514 B was recently delivered…

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Metal mining contamination impacts millions: Global study

A study by researchers at the University of Lincoln, UK has found an estimated 23 million people are affected by potentially harmful concentrations of toxic waste from metal mining activity. Published in Science, the study offers a comprehensive understanding of the environmental and health challenges associated with metal mining activities. By using a new georeferenced global database of active and…

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Nokia releases ruggedized industrial 5G handheld devices

Nokia has launched an array of industrial 5G devices to keep enterprise teams and public safety workers safe, connected and informed over private wireless networks in hazardous and industrial environments including mines, ports, chemical plants and offshore oil platforms.  The company has introduced new ruggedized 5G handhelds, a new industrial device consumption model and enhancements to worker and device related…

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Mueller marks unveiling of Pratt P77 valve

Henry Pratt and Mueller Water Products have confirmed the release of the Pratt P77 Perimeter Seated Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve for industrial applications to handle tough slurries and abrasive materials. The company said the P77 meets the rigorous MSS SP-81 standards and offers a range of features and benefits that make it an excellent valve for industrial applications across various…

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IDS GeoRadar launches Chaser XR

IDS GeoRadar, part of Hexagon, has announced the launch of Chaser XR, a powerful ground-penetrating radar (GPR) solution that sets a new standard in subsurface investigation by featuring the most extended inspection range in a single device on the market. Leveraging IDS GeoRadar’s disruptive patented Equalised scrambled Technology (EsT), Chaser XR brings GPR performance to geophysical surveying to the next…

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