Technology
Technology | 14 January 2026

BASF to take full control of AgBiTech in strategic push Into biological insect control

AgBiTech is a pioneer in nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) technology, developing insect control solutions based on naturally occurring viruses

Digitization
Digitization | 14 January 2026

Durr builds “Paint Shop of the Future” for Saudi EV pioneer CEER

The process cuts heating time by up to 30%, sharply reducing energy consumption

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2026

Arkema triples polyamide production capacity with Singapore plant launch

The approximately US$20 million investment, announced in July 2025, is part of Arkema’s broader push to accelerate growth in Specialty Materials under its strategic roadmap

Technology
Technology | 14 January 2026

NEXTCHEM bags two major fertilizer tech contracts in China

NEXTCHEM will provide the license and the process design package (PDP) for a new nitric acid plant

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 January 2026

Rhenus earns top sustainability honor, joins global elite

The upgrade to Platinum, with a score of 91 out of 100, was driven by comprehensive improvements across all four EcoVadis themes

Digitization
Digitization | 14 January 2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces strategic collaboration With NVIDIA

Artificial intelligence coupled with laboratory automation will transform how scientific work is performed

General
General | 14 January 2026

WABAG secures large order from BPCL's Bina Refinery for industrial water treatment facilities

WABAG will undertake design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning (EPC) of facilities to be executed over a period of 22 months

Technology
Technology | 14 January 2026

Siemens acquires ASTER Technologies to supercharge PCB design and testing

Integration enables companies to prepare designs and implement robust test strategies early in the PCB assembly manufacturing process

General
General | 14 January 2026

Solstice Advanced Materials to invest $220 million in Virginia ballistic fiber expansion

Solstice’s investment will add new fiber spinning, composite coating, and analytical capabilities, positioning the facility as one of North America’s most advanced ballistic materials hubs

Energy
Energy | 14 January 2026

HF Sinclair completes acquisition of Industrial Oils Unlimited

HF Sinclair will operate IOU’s assets while focusing on service reliability and accelerated growth across the platform

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 January 2026

EPA cracks down on unregistered pesticides in Texas stores

With few exceptions, all pesticides sold in the US must be registered to ensure they work as intended and do not pose risks to people, wildlife, or the environment when used as directed

General
General | 14 January 2026

VHM ends Shenghe offtake deal to pursue global critical minerals opportunities

The Goschen Project is targeting first production of rare earths and mineral sands concentrates by the end of 2027

Technology
Technology | 14 January 2026

Wood wins EPCM contract for world’s first full-scale iron nitride magnet plant in Minnesota

The plant will produce 1,500 tons of Iron Nitride permanent magnets annually

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2026

Archroma and HeiQ launch antimicrobial and odor-control textile partnership

The agreement leverages Archroma's leadership in sustainable specialty chemicals and HeiQ's expertise in innovative functional textiles

Energy
Energy | 13 January 2026

Odisha to become India’s next green energy hub by 2036

Odisha Cleantech Global Expo, Eastern India's largest exposition on clean energy and sustainable mobility, is set to convene industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors on February 12-13, 2026 in Bhubaneswar

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 13 January 2026

OMV receives €123 million in funding for the largest green hydrogen project in Austria

Austria is supporting the construction of one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen plants

Chemical
Chemical | 13 January 2026

TANFAC secures Rs. 2,362.5 crore contract for fluorinated chemicals supply

The agreement, commencing January 1, 2027, is valued at Rs. 337.5 crore annually

Chemical
Chemical | 13 January 2026

SIKA reports preliminary 2025 sales of CHF 11.2 billion

2025 EBITDA margin expected to be slightly above 19%, excluding “Fast Forward” one-off costs

Energy
Energy | 13 January 2026

India requires $300 billion by 2030 for energy transition: Pralhad Joshi

India calls for stronger multilateral cooperation for renewable energy transition at 16th IRENA Assembly

Chemical
Chemical | 13 January 2026

Atomgrid raises $7 million pre-series A funding to build a global speciality chemicals platform

Over 50% of Atomgrid’s revenue comes from exports with over 150 active customers in more than 15 countries

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