Uniformly drying a non-uniform product is difficult. Decreasing the drying time of heat-sensitive products is challenging. One example is a three-dimensional product saturated with water — for instance, molded-fiber packaging products.

An engineered infrared heating system that is used as a predryer or preheater is an effective solution for adding production capacity to an existing web processing line that uses convection dryers or a system of steam cans. 

Lydall Inc., Manchester, Conn., entered into an agreement to acquire MGF Gutsche GmbH & Co. KG for approximately $58 million in cash.

Radiant Energy Systems has added a second pilot line to its research and development laboratory.