Corrosion, broken springs, and unstable operating conditions: A centrifugal pump has repeatedly failed at a chemical production facility at Dow Chemical. It was only the targeted use of sensors on the mechanical seal and structured data analysis that finally brought clarity — and ensured that the pump and production were running stably again.

Evonik has successfully completed the expansion of its methionine production facilities in Singapore. With this, the firm has increased its production capacity by 40,000 metric tons, bringing the total to 340,000 metric tons per year.

Today Artificial Intelligence has entered every industry and the pharma sector is no different. Major pharma companies are actively making use of AI to accelerate drug discovery and carry out efficient clinical trials. However, integrating this technology into GxP-compliant pharma production still remains a complex challenge.

With an aim to produce propylene directly from ethanol, Sumitomo Chemical has developed a new proprietary process for which it has constructed and also started operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works.

The Ima Group will be presenting their latest range of solutions at the Pack Expo Las Vegas trade fair which is claimed to be the largest packaging and processing show of 2025.

K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of addressing the central issues of our times. One of its three Hot Topics reads “Shaping the Circular Economy”. Reason enough to shed some light on the current state of affairs in terms of circularity six months ahead of the world-leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry.

Edwards Vacuum will be presenting its unique vacuum solutions at the upcoming K trade fair which is expected to be held from October 8 to 15, 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Under a supply agreement between Clariant and Sypox, Clariant will manufacture and deliver catalysts for the world’s largest electric steam methane reformer. The project will make use of 10 megawatts of renewable electricity in order to generate 150 tons of syngas daily.

Meranti Green Steel has entered into a MOU with Interfer Edelstahl Handelsgesellschaft to establish an offtake partnership. With this move, Interfer Edelstahl Handelsgesellschaft will support Meranti’s mission of becoming a premier supplier of Green Hot Rolled Coils from the Asia-Pacific region to Europe.

More than 100 organizations including the American Chemistry Council have written a letter to Congressional Leaders to strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act implementation with an aim to support U.S. innovation & manufacturing.