Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2026

Briefs: Vantage Chemical Industries, Fine Organic Industries and Primo Chemicals

Vantage Chemical Industries receives environmental clearance for expansion

Policy
Policy | 17 September 2026

Banning pesticides without better alternatives deals ‘Double Whammy’ to farmers: CropLife India

Seeks a five-year regulatory data protection in the regulatory framework, commits to introduce newer technology

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 17 September 2026

ATS India partners with Hirata to accelerate semiconductor automation in India

ATS India will serve as Hirata’s exclusive distribution partner in India

General
General | 17 September 2026

ABB launches AquaMaster+ to help Indian water utilities tackle water losses

The launch comes as ABB marks 20 years of AquaMaster electromagnetic flowmeters in India

Digitization
Digitization | 17 September 2026

Emerson to automate Europe’s first greenfield SAF plant

The facility is billed as Europe’s first dedicated greenfield SAF production plant

Technology
Technology | 17 September 2026

Alfa Laval selected for major Swedish carbon capture project

Targeting 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually

Recycling
Recycling | 17 September 2026

Covestro opens pilot plant to advance chemical recycling of high-performance elastomers

The pilot plant focuses initially on Vulkollan, a high-performance polyurethane elastomer used in forklift wheels, railway buffer elements, automotive jounce bumpers and vibration-control components

General
General | 16 September 2026

GPCA Research and Innovation Conference to convene industry leaders in Saudi Arabia

The two-day conference is set to bring together senior industry executives, researchers, academics and government officials to discuss how companies can strengthen innovation cultures

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Durr launches EcoRS Generation 2 robot platform for paint shop applications

The standardized platform can reduce complexity throughout the equipment lifecycle by simplifying system planning, spare-parts management, maintenance, and service

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 September 2026

Shell starts production at new grease manufacturing plant in Indonesia

The facility can produce grease in multiple packaging formats, including drums, pails and fluid bags

Digitization
Digitization | 16 September 2026

Yokogawa wins orders for automation systems on world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier

The orders position Yokogawa to support the development of Japan’s emerging hydrogen supply chain

Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials | 16 September 2026

HORIBA India marks 20 years, shifts focus from manufacturing to global innovation

The company says its next phase of growth will centre on expanding R&D capabilities and positioning India as a strategic innovation hub for the HORIBA Group

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Shell, Fraunhofer IKTS & AVL join forces to advance next-generation e-SAF 5echnology

Shell will contribute its Shell XTL Process, drawing on decades of experience with gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Siemens launches ‘Meet at the Machine’ initiative to accelerate manufacturing productivity

The initiative is intended to address that gap by creating a continuous digital thread linking engineering, programming, virtual validation and machine execution

Regulatory
Regulatory | 16 September 2026

PFAS regulations split EU & US as ‘Forever Chemicals’ face growing scrutiny

Critics have warned of potential economic consequences, particularly for industries where viable alternatives remain unavailable.

People
People | 16 September 2026

Ramesh Vaze, SH Kelkar Chairman and Master Perfumer, passes away at 85

A Master Perfumer, Vaze devoted much of his professional life to advancing the art and science of perfumery in India

General
General | 16 September 2026

dsm-firmenich teams up with Boltz to accelerate AI-driven ingredient discovery

The partnership will produce exclusive AI models trained on decades of dsm-firmenich expertise in sensory science

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2026

Stahl launches Senoprint metallic coatings portfolio worldwide

The portfolio is designed to offer a more cost-effective alternative to traditional foiling

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2026

India Pesticides secures regulatory approvals for agrochemical products in UK and Argentina

These developments align with IPL’s broader initiative to build out its international business

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Praj Industries and Gevo partner to commercialize Bio-IBA technology for diesel blending in India

Praj will lead the commercialization of Bio-IBA technology in India, with exclusive rights to deploy the technology in the country

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