Technology
Technology | 18 December 2025

Loop Industries India JV awards engineering contract to Toyo for Infinite Loop India

The facility is designed to produce 70,000 metric tonnes of 100% recycled PET resin annually to serve the global packaging and textile markets

People
People | 18 December 2025

Devendra Kumar Ray appointed COO of Insecticides (India)

With 38 years of rich experience, Ray has consistently delivered excellence across CDMO and CRAMS businesses

Ammonia
Ammonia | 18 December 2025

CMB.TECH invests in Chinese ammonia supply

In the first phase of the CEEC Songyuan project, approximately 158,000 tonnes of renewable ammonia will be produced annually

Battery
Battery | 18 December 2025

NavPrakriti targets 150+ partnerships to build Eastern India’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery recycling network

Industry estimates show India’s lithium battery demand is expected to skyrocket from just 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2023 to 139 GWh by 2035

Technology
Technology | 18 December 2025

IGS boosts efficiency and cuts costs at India’s mega refinery with advanced asset protection

IGS supported the refinery with online Hot-tek service repairs and the application of Cetek high-emissivity coatings to improve fired heater performance

General
General | 18 December 2025

Calderys launches new Odisha facility, boosts India’s refractory production

Full-scale production is slated for the second half of 2026

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 December 2025

Birla Carbon receives Platinum rating by EcoVadis

It reflects the company’s continued leadership in embedding sustainability across its operations, innovation, and value chain

General
General | 18 December 2025

PlastIndia Foundation organises roadshow in Ahmedabad for PLASTINDIA 2026

The ‘Bharat Next’ roadmap, targeting a national plastics industry valuation of $50 billion by 2026 was also unveiled on the occasion

General
General | 17 December 2025

Ion Exchange India bags Rs. 205 crore orders

The contract awarded by INOX Solar amounts to approximately Rs. 110 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical to double U.S. & Japan carbon fiber output

This strategic move leverages existing facilities in Tokai and Sacramento to meet growing needs for lightweight, high-strength materials

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 17 December 2025

Brenntag acquires UK-based distributor Airedale Group

Airedale Group operates a facility in the UK which will complement Brenntag’s infrastructure and enhance its portfolio and service offering within the UK and beyond

Battery
Battery | 17 December 2025

POSCO Future M partners with U.S.-based Factorial to develop solid-state battery technology

Synergy expected between POSCO Future M’s competitiveness in cathode/anode materials and Factorial’s battery cell technology

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Honda adopts bio-based plastic Durabio for mini passenger EV

Durabio is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

BASF sells optical brightener business to Catexel

Catexel is expanding its portfolio in the detergent industry

Gas
Gas | 17 December 2025

QatarEnergy signs long-term helium supply agreement with Buzwair

Buzwair has built a strong reputation in the helium industry

General
General | 17 December 2025

Arbitration will be closed for Borealis - Kallo PDH2 project

Borealis maintains its position that the termination of the contracts was carried out in accordance with the contractual provisions and applicable law

Technology
Technology | 17 December 2025

Wood exceeds $1 billion in 2025 Middle East contract wins

Wood has seen a near 20% increase in awards compared to 2024

Digitization
Digitization | 17 December 2025

Seeq named front runner in inaugural Industrial AI Analytics rankings

The report praised Seeq’s comprehensive data connectivity and contextualization capabilities

Digitization
Digitization | 17 December 2025

Siemens targets manufacturing labour crisis with scalable digital toolkit for SMBs

The industrial sector is projected to face 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2032, according to Deloitte

Digitization
Digitization | 17 December 2025

Merck KGaA launches ChemiSphere App to digitize lab workflows

The ChemiSphere app exemplifies how M-Trust technology transforms workflows into seamless digital experiences

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