Overview of Partners & Sponsors​​​​​​​​​​​​​

EFCE - Partner

Since 1953 the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) has promoted scientific collaboration and supported the work of engineers and scientists in 30 European countries.

Today, the EFCE represents more than 100,000 chemical engineers in Europe. With its Working Parties and Sections it covers all areas of Chemical Engineering and link almost 1000 experts from industry and academia.

For more information visit the EFCE website

NWGD - Gold Sponsor

The Dutch Working Group on Drying (NWGD) stimulates the development and implementation of sustainable drying technology in the Netherlands. Since 1974 the NWGD connects drying experts in the Netherlands by organizing excursions, symposia and other activities.

For more information visit the NWGD website

ANDRITZ - Silver Sponsor

ANDRITZ Separation provides mechanical and thermal solid/liquid separation technologies, complemented by comprehensive services and automation and digitalization solutions for the chemicals, environment, food and beverage, as well as mining and minerals industries. The customized, innovative solutions focus on minimizing the use of resources and achieving highest process efficiency, thus making a substantial contribution towards sustainable environmental protection.

For more information visit the ANDRITZ website

Danone - Silver Sponsor

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.

For more information visit the Danone website

JOA Air Solutions - Silver Sponsor

As specialists for the largest manufacturers worldwide, we believe that complex processes deserve tailor-made solutions for dust, fumes and pneumatic conveying. All our solutions are validated by Air Technical Modeling and hard data.

Since 1998, JOA Air Solutions has been a front runner in improving processes for the largest manufacturers worldwide. We distinguish ourselves by creating emission control based on hard data and measurements, instead of ‘expert’ opinions. This way we are able to guarantee results and ROI.

For more information visit the JOA website

ISPT - Silver Sponsor

The Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) is an open innovation platform that is leading the way in industry focused solutions on sustainability. Together with industry players, knowledge institutions, and the government, ISPT is working towards the transition to a CO2-neutral and circular economy by 2050, with a focus on the process industry.

At the heart of our efforts are the three major transitions: energy transition, raw materials transition and agrifood transition. We initiate projects and match organisations to make their highly complex industrial processes more sustainable.

For more information visit the ISPT website

Delft Solids Solutions - Bronze Sponsor

Delft Solids Solutions is a CRO specialized in the physical aspects of solid matter often in the form of powders and granules; typically how they are practiced in industry.

We have over 40 years of experience in the expertise areas of porosity and surface area of solids, size and shape of particles, composition and solids behavior. Based on this expertise, we provide a wide range of unique services ranging from research of materials’ properties, development of new techniques, methodologies and equipment, innovative research projects for materials development, consultancy in powder technology as well as expert courses and seminars on these topics.

For more information visit the Delft Solids Solutions website

Büchi - Bronze Sponsor

BUCHI is a world-leading supplier of laboratory technology solutions for research and development, quality assurance, and production for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food & feed, beverage, environmental analysis, and academia.

What started as a craftsman’s workshop over 80 years ago has grown into a global glass, mechatronics, and technology company offering fully automated laboratory technology solutions, proprietary software, and application expertise. BUCHI’s high-quality laboratory instruments are manufactured to exacting standards using streamlined processes. The company’s headquarters are in Eastern Switzerland with R&D, production, sales and service facilities worldwide.

For more information visit the Büchi website

Hosokawa Micron B.V. - Bronze Sponsor

HOSOKAWA MICRON B.V. is a global supplier of process equipment and systems for the mechanical and thermal processing of dry and wet powders. The company has extensive facilities for R&D, testing, manufacturing, toll processing and lifecycle services in Doetinchem, the Netherlands. As a technology leader in mixing, drying & agglomeration technologies, HOSOKAWA MICRON process solutions are employed in many industries including the chemical, mineral, metallurgical, food, feed, cosmetic, nuclear, pharmaceutical and plastics processing industry.

For more information visit the Hosokawa Micron website

MEAM - Bronze Sponsor

MEAM is a solution provider that makes industrial processing smarter and more sustainable using the power of microwaves. From training and testing to implementing custom-built machines - we offer everything companies need to discover and take advantage of this revolutionary technology.

MEAM was founded over 10 years ago by the electronic engineer specializing in high-power EM energy Carlo Groffils. During his tenure at the KU Leuven, Carlo discovered the potential of microwave technology. This inspired him to found MEAM and publish over 15 patents on the topic. Since then, MEAM has become an international player with offices in Belgium and the Netherlands and successfully delivered over 350 microwave projects to both large and small enterprises.

For more information visit the MEAM website

Fluid Air - Bronze Sponsor

Fluid Air, founded in 1983, is a machinery manufacturer specialized in powder processing of thermosensitive compounds. Fluid Air develops powder production processes and equipment that for making high-value powders, from lab-scale to production-scale. Fluid Air is a division of Spraying Systems Co., the world leader in spray nozzle technology.

Fluid Air's proudest innovation is the PolarDry® patented drying technology. The mild-temperature PolarDry® electrostatic dryers are ideal for heat-sensitive and oxygen-sensitive material including living microorganisms, probiotics, and proteins.

For more information visit the Fluid Air website

Glatt - Bronze Sponsor

The Glatt Group provides integrated process solutions for fluidized bed technology. The Glatt Group also offers systems for coating tablets and for the production of pellets. Their expertise in the development, processing and refining of solids, such as powders, is applied in the pharmaceutical, food, feed, fine chemical and biotechnology industries.

For more information visit the Glatt website

HECHT Technology - Sponsor

HECHT Technology provides high-end solutions for bulk material handling in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. With extensive experience in (bio)pharma, chemical, and battery industries, HECHT Technology offers custom-engineered solutions to improve the efficiency and safety of your processes. Our expertise focuses on processes that require the highest standards of containment (up to OEB6) and hygiene (EHEDG/FDA).

HECHT technology offers a wide range of specialized solutions that can be tailored to meet your specific operational needs:

• Bulk Material Handling: Discharging, filling, dosing, and transporting with containment up to OEB6.

• Single-Use Technology: Containment OEB 1-6, PE-liners, and endless liners.

• Solid-Liquid Separation: Nutsche filters and vacuum drying.

• Super Centrifuges: Decanter centrifuges with a vertical rotor (up to 15,000G).

• Process Components: Including elements, valves, and check valves.

• Test Laboratories: Process validation available in our facilities in Munich and Barcelona.

For more information visit the HECHT technology website