Sika has inaugurated a new plant for liquid membranes and mortar production in China to strengthen and expand its presence in the region as well as to meet the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable products from the construction industry.

Cyberattacks have been increasing across the globe and the chemical industry has not been spared either. As more chemical companies are adopting the ‘digital transformation’ concept due to its numerous benefits, it has also exposed them to notorious cyberattacks which can have devastating consequences on its operations. The article offers useful tips on developing a secure cybersecurity strategy along with insights on the different measures that can be undertaken to reduce the risks of cyberattacks on chemical plants.

Cepsa has entered into an agreement with the Spanish water utility company Arcgisa to use recycled water from wastewater treatment plants to produce green hydrogen at its San Roque Energy Park in Spain. The project is expected to reduce the consumption of global drinkable water by 5 %.

Baker Hughes will supply turbocompression equipment to Petronas Carigali’s Kasawari offshore carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project in Sarawak, Malaysia. The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 3.3 million tons per annum.

Berthold’s LB 571 microwave resonator can precisely and reliably detect the water content for pasta production. This solution helps to ensure accurate process monitoring which optimizes product quality.

LG Chem has introduced Asia’s first plant material-based eco-friendly ABS. The highly functional plastic has acquired the global eco-friendly material certification ISCC Plus and can be used for producing various products such as toys, household appliances, automobiles, construction materials, etc.

Air Products has plans to build a green hydrogen production facility in New York, USA. The produced liquid hydrogen is expected to be supplied to the city’s mobility market along with other potential industrial markets. The company is also exploring the feasibility of developing a hydrogen fueling station network in the country.

Vencorex has plans to invest in a new specialty aliphatic isocyanates production facility in Texas, USA. The new facility is expected to become operational in the second half of 2023.

With the acquisition, Maag Pump Systems will form a new integrated Gear Pumps business unit which will be led by the Managing Director and former owner of Witte Pumps & Technology. The deal is expected to expand Maag’s product portfolio, enhance its technical and manufacturing capabilities and also extend its global footprint.

We have long been dependent on animals for numerous food items but this might just change in the coming decade as more and more innovative companies are now developing products such as cheese, ice-creams, egg whites, without the involvement of any animals.