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Deutsch: Verpackungsindustrie / Español: Industria del embalaje / Português: Indústria de embalagens / Français: Industrie de l'emballage / Italiano: Industria dell'imballaggio
Packaging industry refers to the sector responsible for designing, producing, and distributing packaging materials used to protect, transport, and market products across various industries. It plays a crucial role in supply chains, ensuring product safety, extending shelf life, and enhancing brand presentation. The industry includes materials such as plastic, paper, metal, and glass, and is increasingly focused on sustainability and innovative packaging solutions.
Deutsch: Prozessverbesserung / Español: Mejora de procesos / Português: Melhoria de processos / Français: Amélioration des processus / Italiano: Miglioramento dei processi
Process improvement refers to the systematic approach of analyzing, optimizing, and enhancing industrial processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and lower costs. It is widely used in manufacturing, production, and supply chain management to streamline operations and enhance overall productivity.
Deutsch: Pipeline / Español: Oleoducto (para petróleo), Gasoducto (para gas), Tubería industrial / Português: Oleoduto (para petróleo), Gasoduto (para gás), Tubulação industrial / Français: Pipeline, Oléoduc (pétrole), Gazoduc (gaz) / Italiano: Oleodotto (per petrolio), Gasdotto (per gas), Condotta industriale
A pipeline is a system of pipes used for the transportation of liquids, gases, or solids in various industrial sectors. Pipelines are essential for moving oil, natural gas, water, chemicals, and other materials over long distances efficiently and safely. They are commonly found in the energy, chemical, and water industries.
Deutsch: Parfümerie / Español: Perfumería / Português: Perfumaria / Français: Parfumerie / Italiano: Profumeria
Perfumery in the industrial context refers to the large-scale production, formulation, and commercialisation of fragrances for personal care, household, and industrial applications. It encompasses the development of perfumes, scented products, and flavour compounds through the blending of natural and synthetic aromatic ingredients. This industry integrates art, science, and advanced manufacturing processes to create fragrances that appeal to consumers and enhance products across sectors.
Deutsch: PepsiCo / Español: PepsiCo / Português: PepsiCo / Français: PepsiCo / Italiano: PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a multinational corporation specialising in food, snack, and beverage production. As one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, it operates within the consumer goods and industrial food manufacturing sectors. The company is known for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Tropicana, and Quaker.
Deutsch: Poaceae / Español: Poaceae / Português: Poaceae / Français: Poaceae / Italiano: Poaceae
Poaceae, also known as the grass family or Gramineae, is a significant botanical family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. In the industrial context, this family is crucial for its role in agriculture, food production, bioenergy, and construction materials. It encompasses cereal crops, pasture grasses, and other species essential to human and animal sustenance, as well as industrial applications.
Deutsch: Flaschenzug / Español: polea / Português: polia / Français: poulie / Italiano: puleggia
A pulley in the industrial context refers to a simple mechanical device used to lift, lower, or move loads with reduced effort. It consists of a wheel with a groove around its circumference that holds a rope, belt, or chain. Pulleys are essential components in many industrial applications, enabling more efficient handling of heavy machinery, materials, and equipment.
Deutsch: Pyrotechnik / Español: Pirotecnia / Português: Pirotecnia / Français: Pyrotechnie / Italiano: Pirotecnica
Pyrotechnics in the industrial context refers to the science and technology of creating controlled exothermic chemical reactions to produce effects such as light, heat, sound, gas, or smoke. In industry, pyrotechnics is used in various applications beyond entertainment, including military devices, safety equipment, signalling systems, and technical processes requiring controlled energy release.