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Getting Pigging Right Product recovery (or pigging) systems are becoming more and more widespread among businesses that process liquids. The basic purpose of this innovative technology is to recover usable, residual product from pipelines which would otherwise be wasted. This maximises product yield, and at the same time decreases waste. Do’s and Don’ts of Pigging

Water Scarcity Set to Worsen Water scarcity is one of the greatest, and most serious issues facing the world. According to WWF, around 1.1 billion people worldwide do not have safe access to drinking water. At the same time, an astonishing 2.7 billion find water scarce for at least one month of the year. Unfortunately, this

How Fast Does a Pig Travel? Blink and You Might Miss it! There are several unfortunate misconceptions and myths about pigging technology, especially in the process industries. These range from pigs not being able to navigate bends and the assumption that they can only travel in one direction. Another myth, and one that can often hinder projects,

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy The Soft Drinks Industry Levy was one of the more notable inclusions in the March 2016 UK budget.  Similar schemes are already in place in France, Hungary and Mexico, while many other countries are giving it serious consideration. Nicknamed the ‘Sugar Tax’ by the media, the levy is forecast to

World Leading Pigging Experts Recently, HPS had the opportunity to meet with a well-known multinational paint and coatings company to discuss an innovative and reliable pigging solution. They were initially reluctant to use pigging technology because of a previous negative experience with another pigging provider. The quality of care received left them feeling dissatisfied, and disappointed.