Start-up
Start-up | 23 March 2026

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals

The startup accelerates industrial scale-up

Digitization
Digitization | 23 March 2026

Innovapptive and Seeq team up to close “last mile” of industrial AI

Despite billions invested in AI and predictive analytics, industry data shows more than 70% of predictive alerts fail to prompt timely field responses

General
General | 23 March 2026

BASF to increase prices for select products in Americas

Given current market dynamics and the high volatility of cost increases, the validity of the price list will be reviewed regularly and communicated accordingly

General
General | 23 March 2026

Lanxess raises prices for flame retardants, plasticizers and other specialty additives

This decision reflects in particular the ongoing, cumulative cost increases

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 March 2026

H.B. Fuller announces global price increases of at least 10%

H.B. Fuller has taken decisive steps to safeguard continuity for customers and uphold its high standards of product quality, service, and performance

Recycling
Recycling | 21 March 2026

Total and Plastic Energy launch France’s first chemical recycling plant

The plant, capable of processing 15,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year, will be located on Total’s new platform zéro crude in Grandpuits, France, and is expected to go online in early 2023

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2026

Cosmo Consumer launches automobile ceramic coating ‘Cosmo Guard’

The lineup features both high-end ceramic coatings and advanced polishing compounds designed for precision prep

General
General | 21 March 2026

WABAG bags consortium award of EIB-funded advanced technology WWTP project in Georgia

The plant will feature advanced mechanical and biological treatment with nutrient removal based on the activated sludge process

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2026

Evonik sets new benchmark for responsible building protection with PFAS-free anti-graffiti solution

The new coating promises both durability and easy cleanup, allowing building surfaces to be restored without lingering marks or damage

Digitization
Digitization | 21 March 2026

Ecolab bets $4.75 billion on AI boom with bold CoolIT acquisition

CoolIT, currently owned by funds managed by KKR, is expected to generate roughly $550 million in sales over the next year

Digitization
Digitization | 21 March 2026

TCS and Swissport extend decade-long partnership, accelerate AI-driven transformation

The collaboration will intensify focus on digital innovation, operational excellence, and technological transformation across Swissport’s worldwide operations

Energy
Energy | 21 March 2026

India’s energy storage boom set to transform grid and renewables: IESA

India’s power system is experiencing unprecedented ramping and flexibility requirements, with grid demand swings reaching up to 90 gigawatts

Digitization
Digitization | 21 March 2026

Eurofins and trinamiX expand mobile forage analysis across Europe with new features

The expansion delivers state‑of‑the‑art mobile feed evaluation to a growing market of dairy and beef producers

Technology
Technology | 21 March 2026

Shell Turbo Technologies hits performance targets in Gbaran CPF warranty test

The upgrade was part of the Gbaran Phase 3B – Uzu development

Technology
Technology | 21 March 2026

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries expands eco-friendly heat pump line for Europe

ATW heat pumps extract heat from the air to supply cold and hot water for hot water supply, heating, and cooling

Battery
Battery | 21 March 2026

Vianode and Ateios Systems ink strategic deal to power next-gen batteries

Vianode will deliver phased shipments of synthetic anode graphite to support Ateios’ electrode production

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2026

BASF-Hannong JV launches surfactant plant in Korea

The new facility is operated by BHCS, in which BASF holds a 51% stake and Hannong Chemicals 49%

Gas
Gas | 21 March 2026

Nikkiso CE&IG launches advanced air separation plant in Queensland

The new Cosmodyne plant will produce liquid oxygen and nitrogen daily

Digitization
Digitization | 21 March 2026

KEWAZO secures $35M to revolutionize heavy industry with robotics and AI

The company’s flagship LIFTBOT is already hard at work at more than 20 industrial sites across North America and Europe, including refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical complexes, and power facilities

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 March 2026

NuScale Power and Ebara Elliott team up to bring nuclear heat to petrochemical plants

The collaboration will field-test a high-temperature steam compressor designed to integrate NuScale Power Modules (NPM) with industrial facilities in need of process heat

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