Spirax-Sarco Engineering signed a binding definitive agreement to acquire the Vulcanic Group of Companies (Vulcanic) from Qualium, a French private equity company. Vulcanic is the largest supplier in Europe of bespoke industrial electric heating solutions. 

Industrial manufacturers are taking ownership of their role in the climate change crisis. The strategies and equipment they use directly affect sustainability and the environment. As a result, companies are already taking steps to employ electric heaters for decarbonization.

Electric pipe-insert immersion heaters provide an indirect heating solution for tanks and vessels in industrial and process heating applications. 

Watlow and Heatcon Composite Systems entered into an expanded distributor agreement to provide standard products, services and thermal systems to the aerospace industry.

PowerSafe can serve as a replacement for fossil fuel-powered thermal systems in process equipment, says the manufacturer.

Swedish heating technology provider Kanthal produced a documentary short film that shows how electric resistance materials and heating solutions have helped shape modern society.

Electrification of industrial processes is one of the key pillars for addressing climate change concerns. Many industries use gas-fired heaters, but Watlow is seeing a gradual shift to large electric heat exchangers.

Manufacturing applications are constantly being modified to improve efficiency and quality. As process improvements are redefined, so is the equipment that is used. For example, one of the more commonly used tools in manufacturing is the electric air heater.

In the world of electric heaters, one of the most critical elements to consider is the control. Depending on the specific application, a certain level of control is not only desired but often required. In order to achieve adequate results, operators need to be confident that the process is reaching a specific temperature at the proper time on a consistent basis. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the food industry — despite restaurants shifting to delivery- or takeout-only models – has not slowed down. Food production and supply are definitely essential services, and heat is mandatory for keeping food safe.