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BASF and Evonik in Merger Talks

A circular economy means decoupling growth from resource consumption. Recycling engineering plastics requires a mix of technologies, an area in which both BASF and Evonik are active. © BASF Core Business: Plastics There is significant overlap between the …

From geisha face paint to servers, Sakai Chemical emerges as AI linchpin

Production capacity is filling up at the firm, which provides raw materials for capacitors in AI data centresPublished Mon, Sep 28, 2026 · 11:54 AM SAKAI Chemical Industry’s century-old expertise in producing fine powders for face makeup used by geisha is …

Dragon decade: Ineos marks 10 years of ethane imports to Grangemouth

Since that day on September 28, 2016, more than 400 ethane shipments have been received, providing Ineos with feedstock supply for petrochemical manufacturing. Nick Williamson, Ineos O&P CEO, said: “This is a truly remarkable anniversary to celebrate. …

Tech Query: Tata Chemicals, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Avenue Supermarts (DMart), Shakti Pumps India —...

I have Tata Chemicals shares bought at ₹782. What is the outlook? Can I accumulate now? Dinesh K Vishnoi  Tata Chemicals (₹644): The trend is down since October 2024. The recent price action indicates that the resistance at ₹830 is holding very well. That …

voestalpine and VERBUND expand partnership

voestalpine AG and VERBUND are further expanding their long-standing partnership. By signing an extended framework agreement, the two companies have reaffirmed their shared goal of actively driving forward the transformation of industry and energy systems …

Maruti Suzuki commissions green hydrogen plant

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (Maruti Suzuki) has announced the commissioning of 300 kW green hydrogen (GH2) electrolyser plant, set up as pilot, at its Manesar facility in India. The green hydrogen produced is blended with natural gas to be utilised as process …

H2 MOBILITY lowers hydrogen fuel prices

H2 MOBILITY will lower hydrogen prices at 15 additional locations in Germany from 1 October 2026. At hydrogen refuelling stations from Bayreuth to Wesseling, the gross price per kilogram of hydrogen will be reduced by between twelve and 16%. As a result, …

Buybacks, Balance Sheet Strength and Portfolio Strategy in Focus for Shell (SHEL)

The second quarter of 2026 was the 19th back-to-back quarter where Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) announced a share repurchase of at least $3 billion. This was supported by its robust cash generation and balance sheet strength, as the company’s net debt dropped …

Cutting food loss in a nutshell

Nuts are Georgia’s seventh largest export. However, drying methods and food safety practices are critical to ensure that these products are free from aflatoxin, a poisonous chemical that ruins harvested batches. ©FAO / Guram Saqvarelidze 28/09/ …

Data Centers Are Swapping Water for PFAS Cooling. The Fix Has a Catch

Data centers have a water problem. The cooling systems that keep servers from melting have become the most politically explosive part of the AI infrastructure buildout, and in dry regions the argument is no longer theoretical. In Northern Virginia, the …

Washington County Restaurant Inspections: Dead cockroaches on the floor; live ants on the sugar bag

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include …

New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer

New research has identified at least 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer, raising questions about the safety of food and other products at a time when early onset breast cancer rates are surging worldwide. The new …

Richmond among Defence sites in $2 billion PFAS case against 3M

RAAF Base Richmond is among 28 Defence sites covered by the Commonwealth’s lawsuit against chemical company 3M over contamination linked to firefighting foam. The federal government commenced proceedings in the Federal Court in May, seeking more than $2 …

IChemE Matters - September/October 1023

President's column: Flying into the Future Romina Rosa Dr Ollie Folayan MBE is currently serving as IChemE’s 85th president The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler My first full month as president has flown …

From ambition to action

Emma Guthrie, chair of the Hydrogen Energy Association The 2026 Hydrogen Innovation and Technology conference takes place in what organisers say is a “defining year” for the sector. Here, Hydrogen Energy Association chair Emma Guthrie, one of the event’s …

Decaying insects under kitchen equipment: York County restaurant inspections, Sept. 28, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Ansarap Bakeshop @morning Sun …

House Dems make a MAHA wish

With Victoria Guida Driving the Day WOOING MAHA — If Democrats win a majority in the House in the midterms, the party’s health policy wish list includes winning over Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s followers, POLITICO’s Simon J. Levien reports. …

Why Reinvention Matters for the Chemical Industry

© Flamingo Images -stock.adobe.com Chemical companies face rising volatility, weak demand, and structural challenges. AI-powered reinvention can offer a path to faster growth, lower costs, and greater competitiveness by transforming how work gets done. …

BioBTX and Rain Carbon team up to bring renewable aromatics to chemical industry

Epoxy Paints and Coatings Market Report Emphasizes Key Segments, Regional Developments, and Leading Competitors

The Business Research Company's Epoxy Paints and Coatings Market Report Emphasizes Key Segments, Regional Developments, and Leading Competitors LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The epoxy paints …

Global Ethylene and Polyethylene Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach $188.96 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Global Ethylene and Polyethylene Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach $188.96 Billion by 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The ethylene and polyethylene …

Extruded Polystyrene Market Analysis Report Providing Insights on Growth, Segments, and Key Competitors

The Business Research Company's Extruded Polystyrene Market Analysis Report Providing Insights on Growth, Segments, and Key Competitors LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The extruded …

Expanded Polystyrene Market Revenue Expected to Surpass $28.08 Billion by 2030 Driven by Increasing Demand

The Business Research Company's Expanded Polystyrene Market Revenue Expected to Surpass $28.08 Billion by 2030 Driven by Increasing Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The expanded …

Analysis of Fine Chemicals Market Segmentation Identifies Significant Growth Opportunities Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Analysis of Fine Chemicals Market Segmentation Identifies Significant Growth Opportunities Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The fine chemicals sector …

Green Surfactants Market Report Analyzes Market Trends, Segment Details, and Business Approaches

The Business Research Company’s Green Surfactants Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The green surfactants market is gaining …

Recent Market Analysis on Hand and Wrist Implants by The Business Research Company, Industry Trends and Projections

The Business Research Company’s Hand and Wrist Implants Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hand and wrist implants sector …

Experts Share Collaborative Infrastructure Strategies at WEFTEC 2026

WEFTEC 2026 special panel discussion focused on collaborative delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Municipal and public utility leaders attending WEFTEC 2026 …

The Fluoro Synthetic Rubber Market Is Projected to Grow Rapidly at a 7.7% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Fluoro Synthetic Rubber Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The fluoro synthetic rubber market …

The Gas Liquid Argon Market is projected to grow to $2.84 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7%

The Business Research Company's Gas Liquid Argon Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The gas liquid argon market has witnessed …

Solvent Direct Acquires Operating Assets of Integrated Chemical Solutions in Northern California

Expanding West Coast operations through the strategic competitor acquisition, strengthening local distribution, product availability, and just-in-time delivery. SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solvent Direct, Inc …

ColdMatch Brings Solution-First RFQs and Supplier Sourcing Together for Industrial Refrigeration

ColdMatch turns cooling needs into solution-first RFQs, then sources refrigeration suppliers based on energy, reliability and lifetime cost. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ColdMatch Group has announced a …

INNOVOTEX Expands Macrocycle Drug Conjugate Platform via Dual-Payload Technology for Tumor-Selective Combination Therapy

Provisional patent application is directed to a dual-payload MDC designed to exploit synthetic lethality in a single tumor-localizing construct AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INNOVOTEX Inc., a privately held …

Five Reputable Silica Powder Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Material Performance

Exploring China’s Silica Powder Industry, Manufacturing Capabilities and Diverse Material Applications CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China, September 28, 2026—Five producers are competing on regulatory reach, …

Transformer Rectifiers Market Set for Steady Expansion at 5.60% CAGR, Global Industry Forecast 2026–2032

Global Transformer Rectifiers Market Expands with Smart Power Conversion and Industrial Automation, Forecast 2026–2032 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pune, India: According to the market dataset supplied for …

Top Pipette Tip Manufacturer Advances Precision Laboratory Consumable Solutions

HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As laboratories, diagnostic centers, research institutions, and healthcare facilities continue to place greater emphasis on accurate and efficient sample handling, Hangzhou …

Vithy vs. Competitors: Why Vithy’s High-Quality Industrial Cartridge Filters Are the Superior Choice

JINSHAN, SHANGHAI, CHINA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manufacturing industries around the globe are experiencing a technical transition as industrial processes increasingly demand higher fluid purity levels and operational consistency. …

Top Globe Valve Manufacturer Expands Advanced Industrial Flow Control Solutions

ZIBO, SHANDONG, CHINA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As industrial facilities continue to modernize their fluid control systems, Shandong Yuhong Valve Co., Ltd. is strengthening its role as a Globe Valve manufacturer serving a wide range …

AutoVRse launches AI platform cutting VR training development time by up to 93%

New AI-powered platform turns SOPs and training requirements into headset-ready VR modules — cutting custom development time by up to 93% NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building virtual-reality training has …

Four finalists unveiled for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, the 12th edition of the continent’s largest …