Although the VCI welcomes the US-EU customs deal in the face of escalating tensions between the two sides, it also shares that the agreed tariffs are too high.

Lummus Technology has successfully started up its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction demonstration unit. The unit makes use of a combination of advanced technology from Lummus and Element Six to destroy forever chemicals.

The global investment firm Carlyle has signed a binding transaction agreement with BASF to secure a majority stake in its coating business. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026.

Resman Energy Technology, a global leader in wireless reservoir surveillance solutions, will be acquired by global technology company SLB. With this acquisition, SLB aims to enhance its portfolio with world-class production and reservoir tracer technologies.

Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump has consistently used tariffs as an important foreign policy tool, affecting trade relations with allies and adversaries alike. German businesses, including those in the chemical, pharmaceutical, process engineering, and water and wastewater sectors, would be wise to prepare for potential tariff increases and explore mitigation strategies.

The integration of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) into pharmaceutical manufacturing has faced major challenges for many years. In an interview with the organizing committee of the PAT Connect Conference 2026, PROCESS explores where exactly the obstacles lie and which potential solutions exist. One thing became clear: a successful trilogue between manufacturers, operators, and academia is essential to integrate PAT into processes, use it effectively, and fully leverage its benefits.

Wood has been assigned to provide project management consultancy services for Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and associated terminal facility. On completion, the plant is expected to produce 472,500 tons of polypropylene annually.

Plastic Energy has successfully produced its first batch of recycled oil at its Geleen plant, a joint venture facility with Sabic, in the Netherlands. Once fully operational, the plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year.

The partnership between Arkema and Catalyxx aims to accelerate the production of low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by making use of proprietary technology. Catalyxx intends to develop an innovative industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols while Arkema is assessing the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for the commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins with lower carbon footprint.

Sumitomo Chemical has developed a new pilot facility for the chemical recycling of PMMA at its Ehime Works located in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The company now intends to sell its chemically recycled acrylic resin product to leading electronics and automotive companies.