Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 April 2026

BPCL launches biodegradable MAK Adjol Agri Universal adjuvant for precision crop care

Designed for sustainable farming, MAK ADJOL AGRI UNIVERSAL acts as a high-performance adjuvant within IPM systems

People
People | 15 April 2026

Dow names Karen S. Carter CEO, Fitterling to become Executive Chair

Effective July 1, 2026, Jim Fitterling will step into the role of Executive Chair of the Board, and Karen S. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, will become Dow’s Chief Executive Officer and join the Board of Director

People
People | 15 April 2026

Corteva appoints Luke Kissam as CEO of future crop protection company

New Corteva will be innovation-driven in both its product portfolio and its operating model

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 15 April 2026

NAAS brainstorms roadmap for self-reliant fertilizer sector to boost agricultural atmanirbharta

Reducing fertilizer import dependence is imperative

General
General | 15 April 2026

SIKA reports Q1 2026 sales of CHF 2.49 billion

Completed acquisition of Finja (Sweden) and announced acquisition of Akkim (Turkey); five new production sites opened worldwide

Technology
Technology | 15 April 2026

Technip Energies awarded two FEED contracts by SOGARA for refinery complex in Gabon

Both projects are designed to meet Africa 5 fuel quality standards

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 15 April 2026

Brenntag and BASF strike deal to expand fuel additives across Europe

Keropur additives are designed to deliver measurable gains in engine efficiency and longevity

Chemical
Chemical | 15 April 2026

Arkema targets AI data center boom with high-performance materials push

Data center construction is booming at an unprecedented pace, driven by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence

Sustainability
Sustainability | 15 April 2026

LyondellBasell slashes emissions to hit record safety as sustainability push accelerates in 2025

The report paints a picture of a company tightening its grip on operational discipline while accelerating its shift toward circular and low-carbon solutions

Technology
Technology | 15 April 2026

Honeywell launches new warehouse automation tools to boost flexibility and efficiency

The engineering and automation leader says the new offerings are designed to simplify integration, expand what can be automated, and give logistics operators greater visibility and agility across their operations

General
General | 15 April 2026

Cosmo First secures ISO 45001 certification across key manufacturing sites

The certification recognises the company’s structured Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

General
General | 15 April 2026

US plastics industry takes policy push to Washington

Demands manufacturing strength & recycling reforms

Recycling
Recycling | 14 April 2026

BASF to unveil next-gen textile innovations at Messe Frankfurt trade fair

The recycled raw material is fed into the grid at the beginning of BASF’s production network and assigned to the Ultramid Ccycled products via a mass balance approach

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Toray unveils breakthrough sealing material set to transform MEMS devices

Toray’s solution directly tackles the shortcomings of conventional resins like epoxy

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Nouryon unveils low-odour paint additive

That cuts VOCs & boosts application performance

R&D
R&D | 14 April 2026

Ashland targets beauty innovation spotlight at Global Paris Expo

The company will unveil a wave of next-generation technology platforms and ingredient innovations

General
General | 14 April 2026

Saltigo to showcase scalable complex chemistry solutions at Chemspec Europe 2026

Saltigo develops and manufactures tailor-made chemical solutions for the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals industries

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

KRAIBURG TPE pushes sustainable sealing solution for automotive sector

The new TPE formulation incorporates more than 50% post-industrial and post-consumer recyclates

Opinion
Opinion | 14 April 2026

Process audit of chemical plants for sustainability and optimized operations: MP Sukumaran Nair, Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management

New developments are primarily focused on integrating Industry 4.0 technologies—such as AI, IoT, and real-time analytics—directly into the auditing workflow to improve accuracy and operational efficiency

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 April 2026

MIONP: A Mission to Make India Organic, Natural & Profitable by 2047

A Holistic Roadmap for Accelerated, Scientifically Validated, Farmer-Led Transformation

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