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
He has worked for the Port Authority for more than twenty years and has held several senior roles
Arndt brings more than 30 years of automotive refinish industry
Over the past decade, Aarti Industries has delivered a sustained upward trajectory, improving from 38 in 2017 to 87 today — a 49-point gain
The collaboration aims to address one of the biggest challenges in India's renewable energy transition
The bonds carry a fixed annual coupon of 4.125% and mature in January 2032, giving a 5.6-year tenor.
BASF will present four core areas tailored to industrial demand in the Chinese market
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
The expanded agreement positions Univar Solutions as the sole distributor of BASF’s non-phthalate plasticizer Hexamoll DINCH in the region
Covestro is also targeting the fast-growing AI-enabled electronics market, where performance, thermal management, and sustainability requirements are intensifying
The board plays a central role in setting ACC policy, shaping advocacy priorities, approving budgets, and steering the organization’s strategic direction
The deal places the industrial gases giant directly inside the emerging supply chain for next-generation quantum processors
Targets industrial biocides and coatings market
The package includes up to $277 million in direct federal funding and up to $1.3 billion in senior secured loan capacity under the CHIPS Act
The project will debottleneck and expand Sasol’s existing Advanced Materials alumina operations
The company said it is moving to strengthen supply reliability and streamline operations after years of investment in advanced compounding capabilities worldwide
The China ramp-up builds on Orion’s claim of industry leadership in circular carbon black
The project marks a significant milestone in India’s drive to decarbonize port operations and modernize its harbor fleet
Commercial production is set to begin in Q3 2026, with output gradually scaling up to around 9,000 metric tons of polyester resins per year, with further capacity expansion planned
The landmark project will combine 75.90 MW of wind capacity and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity
The approval is therefore conditional on Carlyle selling Nouryon’s global polysulfides business
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