Wacker Biotech US, a subsidiary specializing in the fermentative production of plasmid DNA, is expanding its mRNA and protein production in San Diego, USA. The company is developing additional production capacities in the field of advanced therapy medicinal products to offer comprehensive solutions to the US market.

BASF has plans to expand its e-coat manufacturing facility in Mangalore, India. With this project, the company aims to manufacture the latest generation of e-coat products which offer lower consumption, increased efficiency, and higher reactivity for electric vehicles.

Axium’s extensive expertise allows for the design and manufacture of crossflow membrane filtration solutions tailored for diverse applications, all while adhering to international regulations and maintaining the highest of hygienic standards.

With this acquisition, ABB plans to strengthen its position in industrial emission measurement. The Födisch Group offers advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, with tens of thousands of devices installed worldwide.

Organosulfur skeletons are crucial in many fields, including pharmaceuticals and electronics. Synthesizing organosulfur skeletons requires o-bromobenzenethiols. However, conventional methods face challenges due to quick oxidation and formation of highly reactive intermediates. In a new study, researchers from Japan developed a new method for synthesizing o-bromobenzenethiols from aryne intermediates via bromothiolation. This method can pave the way for the synthesis of new organosulfur compounds with applications in diverse fields.

The world’s first of its kind green ammonia plant has recently been inaugurated by Topsoe, Skovgaard Energy, and Vestas in Denmark. The plant is a demonstration project which will demonstrate how renewable power can be coupled directly to an ammonia plant to produce green ammonia in a cost-effective manner.

KBR has secured a conceptual study contract from Samsung Heavy Industries for floating blue ammonia production. The study will make use of KBR's innovative blue ammonia technology which is suitable for offshore production.

This year’s Plastics Recycling Show India event will present the Plastics Recycling Awards India to pioneers across the Indian plastics recycling industry. The award will honor outstanding achievements in the Indian plastics recycling industry, recognizing innovation, sustainability, and advancements in recycling technologies and practices.

Steriline will be exhibiting its Robotic Vial Filling Machine (RVFM5) along with other technologies at Achema 2024. With these solutions, the firm aims to upgrade its zero-loss philosophy to better meet the sustainability needs of the pharmaceutical industry.

Saint-Gobain has plans to acquire the Mexican construction chemicals firm Ovniver Group for 815 million dollars. With this move, the company intends to further strength its worldwide presence in the construction chemicals sector.