Eaton’s Max-Load Pexl pleated filter bags offer industrial processors a smarter way to cut downtime and improve filtration performance. The filter bags feature thermo-bonded seams and a smooth outer cage that allow for bypass-free operation and efficient maintenance processes.

Chemical recycling in Europe could rival virgin plastics production within 20–30 years — but only with over 400 billion euors in investment and strong regulatory support. A new Bain & Company report outlines the path forward and what plastics producers must do now to lead the transition.

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.

Trinseo has plans to invest a total amount of about 20 million dollars for developing its new recycling project in the Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone, China. With this project, the company intends to expand its presence in the country.

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.

In a bid to reshape the future of textiles, chemical company Kemira and Metsä Group have partnered to develop Kuura — a next-generation, wood-based fiber aiming to provide a sustainable, European-made alternative to conventional materials like polyester and cotton.

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has approved funding to BASF for developing the world’s largest industrial heat pump for CO2-free steam generation at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany. The heat pump is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 98 % at the site.

With a mega investment of 6.5 billion dollars, Eli Lilly and Company has plans to develop a next-generation synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical product facility in Texas, USA. The facility will focus on manufacturing the company's pipeline of small molecule medicines across therapeutic areas.

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.

Air Products has recently announced that its new air separation facility in Cleveland, Ohio is onstream and has also started supplying to its customers. The company is also reinvesting at the same location to extend the life of an existing air separation unit and liquefier plant.