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Alfa Laval acquires NRG Marine to boost sustainable tech
Alfa Laval has acquired UK-based NRG Marine, a leader in ultrasonic anti-fouling technology, enhancing its portfolio of sustainable solutions for marine, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. This move supports Alfa Laval’ s commitment to improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and extending asset lifespans. Ultrasonic anti-fouling technology, known for its chemical-free, energyefficient design, uses microscopic bubbles to prevent organic buildup, increasing equipment uptime and cutting maintenance costs. It also helps reduce fuel use, improves vessel Carbon Intensity Indicator( CII), and minimizes the spread of invasive species. NRG Marine’ s brands, Sonihull and Agitate, deliver ATEX-approved solutions that meet safety standards, offering reliable, lowmaintenance performance. This acquisition aligns with Alfa Laval’ s broader strategy of providing next-gen decarbonization technologies. Recent acquisitions like StormGeo, Scanjet, and Marine Performance Systems, along with partnerships such as Oceanbird, reinforce Alfa Laval’ s push toward high-impact, sustainable innovations that futureproof operations across industries.
Munters finalizes MTech systems acquisition
Alleima celebrates 5 years of Sanicro ® 35’ s industrial impact
Munters business area FoodTech takes the next step in its digital transformation by becoming the sole owner of MTech Systems following the completion of a previously announced transaction with minority shareholders. MTech Systems has been partowned by Munters since 2017. As previously communicated, the minority shareholders of MTech exercised their put option in January 2025. Subsequently, 80 percent of the transaction price was paid on 31 March 2025, with the remaining 20 percent
expected to be paid during the first half of 2026. As a result of the transaction, Munters is now the sole owner of MTech Systems.“ MTech has been instrumental in advancing FoodTech’ s digital transformation, and we are pleased to now assume full ownership. This milestone deepens our commitment to digital innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver smart, sustainable solutions to customers worldwide,” says Pia Brantgärde Linder, President of the FoodTech business area.
Alleima is marking five years since the launch of Sanicro ® 35, a high-performance alloy known for its superior corrosion resistance. Introduced at the 2020 AMPP Conference, Sanicro ® 35 quickly proved its value in the oil and gas industry, starting with installation in a Gulf Coast refinery’ s crude unit overhead. It has since gained traction across sectors like chemical processing, fertilizer production, and renewable fuels. The alloy offers a cost-effective alternative to nickel-based materials, with strong resistance to harsh environments including
seawater, ammonium chloride salts, and sour gas. It’ s ideal for heat exchangers and process piping, offering high strength, weldability, and machinability. A major milestone includes a large order for seven air coolers at a Gulf Coast refinery— marking the alloy’ s first global reference in air cooler applications. Brask Inc., an early fabricator of the alloy, praised Alleima’ s technical support and timely delivery. Alleima continues to promote Sanicro ® 35 for advanced industrial use and performance efficiency worldwide.
New general managers appointed at Shell’ s Dutch Energy and Chemical Parks
As of March 17, 2025, Richard Zwinkels has taken on the role of General Manager at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam( Pernis), becoming responsible for the site’ s operations. Zwinkels emphasizes safety and profitable decarbonization, stating that sustainability must make economic sense to keep industry viable in Europe. He also underlines the importance
of contributing positively to the local community while minimizing nuisance. Zwinkels, a chemical technologist, has been with Shell since 1995, working in the Netherlands and abroad. He most recently led Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk for six and a half years. He is married and has four children. As of April 1, 2025, Antoinet van Schaijk has succeeded Zwinkels as
General Manager of Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk, one of Europe’ s largest chemical complexes. She began her career at Shell’ s Pernis refinery and has held international
roles in New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, and Qatar. Before Moerdijk, she was VP at the Qatar Shell Research Centre for the Pearl GTL project.
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