Beckhoff has introduced Twincat PLC++ which boasts of integrating seamlessly into existing Twincat ecosystems. With the help of this new development, engineering and runtime performance can be accelerated.

Clariant’s new production line which will manufacture the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-eed will be jointly owned and operated by Clariant and its local partner Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co. With this, the company aims to expand its Cangzhou production site in China.

BMW has partnered with Neste for supplying renewable diesel for the initial fill of BMW’s newly-produced vehicles in Germany. With this, Neste's renewable diesel will be used in the BMW plants in Munich, Dingolfing, Leipzig, and Regensburg.

ABB has entered into a MOU with Bilfinger with an aim to collaborate on instrumentation and digital solutions in order to boost operational efficiencies in the energy and process industries.

Ashland has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Avoca business to Mane. Ashland's Avoca business supplies Sclareolide, a fragrance fixative, and a range of contract manufacturing capabilities from two production facilities in North Carolina and Wisconsin.

Aramco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50 % stake in Air Products Qudra’s Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company. With this move, Aramco aims to contribute to the development of a lower-carbon hydrogen network in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to give a go-ahead to Toray to develop a gigawatt-class mass production system for electrolyte membranes used in water electrolyzer under its Green Transformation Supply Chain Development Support Program.

Neste, Itochu, and GS Caltex have ensured that the first batch of Corsia-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel is now available for purchase at Narita International Airport in Japan.

With an aim to streamline its operations in France, Akzonobel has plans to invest 22-million-euros for establishing the Montataire site as a flagship for decorative paint production. With this initiative, the company intends to maintain its strong presence in France.

Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hub Organoids Holding, a Netherlands-based firm which specializes in adult stem cell-derived organoids. The transaction is expected to close at the end of December 2024.