People
People | 05 June 2026

Rob Smeets appointed CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

He has worked for the Port Authority for more than twenty years and has held several senior roles

People
People | 05 June 2026

BASF names Steve Arndt Sr. VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings

Arndt brings more than 30 years of automotive refinish industry

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 June 2026

Aarti Industries clinches EcoVadis Platinum ranks among global top 1% of companies

Over the past decade, Aarti Industries has delivered a sustained upward trajectory, improving from 38 in 2017 to 87 today — a 49-point gain

Energy
Energy | 05 June 2026

PIP partners with Fourier to bring hydrogen-powered energy storage to India’s industrial sector

The collaboration aims to address one of the biggest challenges in India's renewable energy transition

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

Clariant storms back into Eurobond market with €500 million deal

The bonds carry a fixed annual coupon of 4.125% and mature in January 2032, giving a 5.6-year tenor.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

BASF brings integrated chemical solutions to CIPPE 2026 debut in Shanghai

BASF will present four core areas tailored to industrial demand in the Chinese market

Technology
Technology | 05 June 2026

Air Liquide lands €200 million chip gas mega-deal with SK hynix

Under the contract, Air Liquide will design, build, and operate a state-of-the-art nitrogen production unit to supply SK hynix’s new “P&T7” fab in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk province

Renewable
Renewable | 04 June 2026

GACL signs major CleanMax captive renewable energy deal in Gujarat

The landmark project will combine 75.90 MW of wind capacity and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Carlyle wins EU nod for BASF coatings takeover with key asset sale

The approval is therefore conditional on Carlyle selling Nouryon’s global polysulfides business

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

BASF deepens ties with Encina to accelerate global circular chemicals expansion

The deal also creates a framework for BASF to participate in future global project opportunities, including potential equity investments

General
General | 04 June 2026

Saint-Gobain exits HKO insulation textiles business in strategic portfolio shift

The assets have been acquired by a fund managed by DUBAG Group

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Sandvik to sell additive manufacturing unit to Mimir in strategic portfolio shake-up

The unit produces metal powders used in additive manufacturing, metal injection molding, hot isostatic pressing, and specialized controlled-expansion alloys for advanced industrial applications

Energy
Energy | 04 June 2026

Statkraft seals power deal with Elkem to secure Norway’s industrial output through 2037

The deal covers a total volume of 1,534 GWh, reinforcing long-term industrial certainty for one of Europe’s key materials producers

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

OPCW and Malaysia lead hands-on training to boost chemical weapons inspection readiness in Asia

The three-day programme focused on inspection preparedness, practical implementation, and closer cooperation with industry — all aimed at ensuring toxic chemicals are used strictly for peaceful purposes.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 04 June 2026

CBC India joins Nisso Chemical India to mark inauguration of new warehouse in Bhiwandi

BC India was honoured with special appreciation from Nisso Chemical India

Battery
Battery | 04 June 2026

EAS Batteries brings ultra-high-power LFP cell to market

Using Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile electrolyte breakthrough

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Nissan Chemical bets on global growth with new herbicide plant in India

The latest investment is designed to create a stable, long-term supply platform for Ryzonic, a novel herbicide discovered by Nissan Chemical

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Mitsui Chemicals expands MR lens material production to meet surging global demand

MR by Mitsui Chemicals has become the de facto global standard for high-refractive-index lens materials, widely used in premium eyewear products

Renewable
Renewable | 04 June 2026

Suzlon 2.0: Targets 10 GW annual renewable energy sales & 70 GW AUM by FY31

The company expects its growth to be driven by maintaining approximately 40% market share in India's wind energy market

Recycling
Recycling | 04 June 2026

Chemco secures FSSAI nod for food-grade rPET bolstering India's circular packaging push

The FSSAI approval comes at a critical time for India's packaging sector as mandatory recycled-content targets

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