Chemicals legislation

New EU rules will enter into force on 1 May 2026 that will introduce a significantly stricter classification of the biocide OPP (Ortho-Phenyl Phenol) . The change may affect the future use of OPP in process fluids and is part of the EU’s ongoing work to increase protection for both people and environment.

Wallenius Water Innovation has entered into a collaboration with Technifiltre , a French provider of industrial solutions. Through the partnership, Technifiltre will offer FluidWorker solutions to its customers within the metalworking industry.

Wallenius Water Innovation is strengthening its position in automated coolant management for the metalworking industry through a growing network of resellers and increasing market interest in FluidWorker solutions outside Sweden .

Over time, we have seen how orders and jobs in the metalworking industry have been coming back to Sweden. Customers appreciate swift deliveries and efficient collaborations with subcontractors. This place higher demands on the metalworking industry to continue to deliver to their customers, and often means increased industrial automation to maintain both profitability and productivity. In this article we discuss different ways forward to automate industrial processing.