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[video width="940" height="788" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ITS-Post-IMG-Liag-Pigging-V-No-Pigging.mp4"][/video] Left side: No Pigging Product left behind in the pipe. Every changeover means waste, contamination risk, and money literally stuck in the line. Right side: Liquid Pigging A single pig pushes product out completely. The pipe is clean, empty, and ready for the next run. Why...

Still using timers in dairy UHT? You’re losing product. In this Anderson-Negele case story, Söbbeke Dairy replaced time-based phase transitions with real-time turbidity control. Improving phase transition wasn’t just about efficiency – it was about reducing waste and driving sustainability. By switching to the ITM-51 turbidity sensor, they achieved: ✅...

[video width="940" height="788" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ITS-Post-Alfa-Laval-DuraCirc-Pump-img.mp4"][/video] Designed with hygiene at its core, the DuraCirc® removes the usual compromises between cleanability, efficiency, and product care. ✔ Hygienic by design Certified to EHEDG & 3-A standards with smooth, crevice-free surfaces. ✔ No dead zones Optimised internals support fast, effective CIP/SIP cleaning. ✔ Gentle handling...

[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ITSART1.mp4" loop="true" autoplay="true" preload="auto"][/video] In industries where product purity is non-negotiable, microbial contamination remains one of the most persistent operational risks. From pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech processing to food, beverage, and high-purity water systems, even minor breaches in filtration integrity can compromise product quality, trigger costly recalls,...

In hygienic processing environments, safety isn’t something you add on at the end; it has to be designed in from the very beginning. Every component plays a role, from protecting product quality to ensuring operators and equipment remain safe under demanding conditions. That’s where Servinox comes in. Servinox designs its...

Chocolate processing requires precise and hygienic handling, and the Alfa Laval Knife Edge OptiLobe Pump is engineered to deliver. Its advanced rotor design supports efficient handling of high viscosity media, ensuring smooth, low shear transfer that helps maintain product structure and consistency. The Knife Edge OptiLobe profile enhances cleanability and...

This March edition of our ITS Flow Time Newsletter uncovers new solutions, shares exciting major projects we’ve been a part of, introduces new faces to the ITS team, and celebrates our long-standing members. Catch up on all the latest updates from ITS Flow Time: https://tinyurl.com/ydz35dhc Stay tuned for next month!...

This March, we celebrate something truly special: 20 incredible years of Martin Williams being part of ITS. Martin is not just a colleague; he is a cornerstone of our ITS Technical Sales team and our trusted Valve & Tank specialist. Over the past two decades, he has brought not only...

As we all know, when it comes to food and beverage production, safety is not something that sits quietly in the background. It shapes every decision, especially when pasteurisation is involved. Pasteurisation plays a critical role in protecting product quality and consumer health, but it also brings a layer of...

Before you commit to a mixer, are you sure it’s truly the right fit for your process? Specifying a mixer is more than ticking boxes; it shapes performance, compliance, and long-term reliability – all hinge on the details engineers often overlook. Even small decisions such as impeller type, tank geometry,...

When a leading motor racing team set out to launch a new site, they faced a complex challenge: integrating a major wind tunnel system into a highly constrained space. That is where ITS stepped in. Working closely with our Technical Sales Expert and MD, Nick Willetts, the focus was clear:...

🧠Did you know a cooling system is only as reliable as the filtration protecting it? Let us explain – when debris builds up, the effects appear quickly: clogged equipment, higher energy consumption, and increasing maintenance demands. 📖 Short case story: One customer operating at around 90 m³ per hour upgraded...

Sustainability isn’t just about new energy. It’s also about smarter infrastructure. LIAG® highlights pigging as one of the most practical ways to make pipelines more sustainable today. Pigging is the process of sending devices through pipelines to clean, separate, or inspect. It improves flow efficiency, reduces energy demand, and lowers...

In industries where cleanliness is non-negotiable – food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care – hygienic processing plants sit at the heart of operational integrity. Today, digitisation is reshaping these environments, enabling safer production, greater efficiency, and smarter compliance. For companies across Ireland and beyond, including those working...

In the food and beverage production industry, pipework is not just infrastructure. It is a critical part of your compliance and food safety controls. Whether you are preparing for a routine review or a formal audit under BRCGS, SALSA, or HACCP, your process pipework must clearly demonstrate hygiene, integrity, and...

In dairy manufacturing, what you cannot see in a pipeline can cost you time, product and money. When milk, whey, rinse water and cleaning solutions move through the same processing lines, knowing exactly what is in the pipe at any given moment is crucial. That is where turbidity measurement comes...

Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd (ITS) sits at the point where hygienic manufacturing meets real-world reliability. In food and beverage plants, breweries, pharmaceutical facilities, dairy operations, and home care production sites, the difference between “it works” and “it works every shift, every day” often comes down to the quality of the...

When pumps start vibrating enough to damage pipework, where do you start the investigation? During a recent scheduled technical assistance visit, the ITS Servicing & Maintenance team were called to attend a confectionery production site, with our partner, Alfa Laval, to investigate vibration issues affecting pumps on the production line....

Lee brings over twenty years of experience in engineering sales, underpinned by a strong technical foundation and a hands-on understanding of manufacturing and process industries. A dedicated and reliable technical sales professional, he has built his career on versatility, practical knowledge, and the ability to connect engineering solutions with real-world...

We’re excited to share the latest from ITS in our ITS Flow Time Newsletter – February 2026 edition. This month, we cover more technical solutions, real-life case studies, and practical guides. Dive into fresh updates and expert insights on fluid handling and hygienic processing technology. There’s plenty to explore: https://tinyurl.com/yxpm5jyj...