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Chemical
Chemical | 17 May 2023

FMC and Syngenta to commercialize herbicide technology for rice in Asia

New herbicide technology is set to be a game-changer for millions of rice farmers

Digitization
Digitization | 17 May 2023

Emerson’s NextGen Smart Firewall simplifies network security for DCS

NextGen Smart Firewall offers greater bandwidth, updated user-friendly interface and more granular roles for robust, easy-to-configure perimeter security

People
People | 17 May 2023

BASF’s Coatings division appoints Heads for Global Business Units

Patrick Zheng Yu Zhao will take charge of the new Global Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions business unit, based in Hong Kong

Chemical
Chemical | 17 May 2023

PCBL: Guiding for good growth over next few years

PCBL’s carbon black volumes benefited from the decelerating impact of destocking

Sustainability
Sustainability | 17 May 2023

EU Commission satisfied with progress in MACBETH project for efficient reactors

Construction of the demonstration plant at the Marl location has started

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 May 2023

Neste expands SAF supply chain network to Changi Airport

The Singapore refinery expansion doubles Neste’s production capacity in Singapore and brings the refinery’s total capacity to 2.6 million tons annually of which up to one million tons can be sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

People
People | 17 May 2023

Neo Performance Materials names new CEO

Rahim Suleman, currently the President and Interim Chief Financial Officer, will assume new role from July

Battery
Battery | 17 May 2023

Arkema acquires Germany-based adhesives specialist for batteries and electronics

This bolt-on acquisition is part of the Group’s strategy to become a full system provider and support its customers to develop sustainable solutions for the batteries and electronics markets.

General
General | 17 May 2023

Henkel opens technology center in New Jersey

The facility showcases Henkel's entire technology portfolio of adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, and specialty materials and supports an environment for collaboration with customers from over 800 industry segments to develop innovative solutions.

General
General | 17 May 2023

Vopak agrees to divest its chemicals terminal in Savannah

The cash and debt free enterprise value of the transaction amounts to USD 106 million

General
General | 17 May 2023

Azelis to acquire US-based food ingredients distributor

The acquisition represents a strategic expansion into the attractive food & nutrition market in the US, reinforcing Azelis’ footprint in the life sciences

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 May 2023

Bharat Petroleum to invest Rs. 49,000 crore on ethylene cracker project at Bina Refinery

Ethylene Cracker Project at Bina Refinery, including downstream Petrochemical Plants, and expansion of Refinery from 7.8 MMTPA to 11 MMTPA, with capital expenditure of approx. Rs 49,000 crore.

General
General | 17 May 2023

LANXESS ‘Rely+On Virkon’ disinfectant effective against yeast Candida auris

Rely+On Virkon is a disinfectant for solid surfaces. It can be used at train stations, airports, hospitals, etc. to reduce the risk of contamination, e.g. with the coronavirus

General
General | 17 May 2023

Wanhua Chemical signs tripartite agreement for Penglai Industrial Park Seawater Desalination Project

The Penglai seawater desalination project has a planned land area of 56,000 square meters and a construction area of 23,000 square meters

Technology
Technology | 17 May 2023

Syzygy Plasmonics selects Emerson to automate electrification of chemical production processes

Pioneering technology uses light to decarbonize chemical production, helping manufacturers reduce both emissions and operational costs

General
General | 17 May 2023

CCFI urges Finance Ministry to include agrochemicals under PLI scheme

Assured Finance Minister on Indian manufacturers' plan to invest more than Rs. 12,000 crore in the next 3 years

Digitization
Digitization | 17 May 2023

BASF, Kubota and ZEN-NOH collaborate to help improve and optimize Japan’s rice production

Linking technologies for more convenience, income, and sustainability

R&D
R&D | 16 May 2023

Agriculture Minister Tomar inaugurates integrated Biological Control Laboratory in Hyderabad

He emphasized that there should not be any pesticide residue in organically produced agricultural commodities which are being exported to foreign market t

General
General | 16 May 2023

NGL Fine-Chem posts Q4 FY23 consolidated PAT at Rs. 9.32 Cr

The company has reported total income of Rs. 75.99 crores during the period ended March 31, 2023

General
General | 16 May 2023

Mitsu Chem Plast posts Q4 FY23 PAT at Rs. 3.29 Cr

The company has reported total income of Rs. 83.16 crores during the period ended March 31, 2023

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