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New pigging installation at Akzo Nobel Baltics AS

Mar 06, 2024
New pigging installation at Akzo Nobel Baltics AS

Akzo Nobel Baltics AS, located in Rapla/Estonia, produces, among others, paints and varnishes for lumber preservation. Recently three pigging lines DN50 were installed that connect the product …

Transition to New Email Domain: Aligning Communications with Our Brand

Mar 04, 2024

We are thrilled to announce a transition to a new email domain. Effective immediately, our old email domain "@ist-hamburg.de" is moving to "@piggingsystems.com". This decision isn't just about a …

I.S.T. pigs for food

Dec 14, 2023
I.S.T. pigs for food

In the food industry, pigging technology is often used to very efficiently remove residual product from transfer lines when changing between product batches. The pig is pushed through the pipelines …

Open day 2023 at our customer Total in Belgium

Dec 06, 2023
Open day 2023 at our customer Total in Belgium

In September, our customer Total in Ertvelde (Belgium) celebrated its 100th birthday and opened its doors to customers and suppliers, as well as all interested parties, and gave us the opportunity to …

Piggable drum decanting unit (DDU)

Sep 25, 2023
Piggable drum decanting unit (DDU)

We are currently manufacturing a drum emptying unit for a well-known lubricating oil manufacturer in Belgium. Have you ever thought about how to empty your valuable additives from drums or IBCs …

Piggable valve with heating jacket

Aug 23, 2023

In this article we would like to introduce you to our innovative piggable T-ring valve, which is suitable for various applications, including in the food industry. It is a piggable valve with a …

Pigging Valves for Canada: Why TSSA Certification is Essential

Jul 07, 2023

Although the installation of pigging valves is becoming increasingly common in Canada, it is important to know that it is essential to purchase a valve with a TSSA certification. Why? Without this …

Pigging technology: The solution for clean and safe production

Jul 05, 2023

Pigging is an effective way to clean and secure production equipment. In this blog post, you will learn how pigging systems work, the benefits they offer, and what to look for during planning, …

Molchtechnik Reportage

Feb 09, 2023
Molchtechnik Reportage

Supplier Rating - KLK Kolb Oleo

Feb 01, 2023

Our long-standing customer KLK Oleo / Kolb regularly carries out supplier evaluations. The criteria quality, purchasing processing and general conditions and circumstances are evaluated. We, I.S.T. …