Seven Trends Impacting Chemical Process Development

By Justin Kadis, Business Development, Federal Equipment Company

While greater efficiency and productivity will always be goals in manufacturing, there is currently increased demand to optimize processes in chemical manufacturing. A general lack of growth in the industry –– with the rare exception of certain specialty areas and new materials –– is forcing manufacturers to look beyond volume to drive growth. Manufacturers looking to increase efficiency and reduce costs must be open to new approaches to process development and associated equipment, engineering and business models.