BW Packaging has launched a multi-jaw flow wrapper – Hayssen X850 for cheese and other products that require high seal integrity at high speeds. With high throughput, the solution cycles up to 300 packs per minute with over 1 second of dwell time and detects and clears product jams without stopping.

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.

GEA has been chosen to deliver and commission a precision and biomass fermentation upscaling line for Biotechnology Fermentation Factory, an open-access site on the Nizo Food Innovation Campus in Ede, Netherlands.

Corteva and BP have launched Etlas, a new 50:50 joint venture that is expected to produce oil from crops which can be further used in the production of biofuels such as sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.

Foeth has acquired Italian machinery dealer Intimac. With this move, the previously family owned company further expands its position in the refurbished machinery business for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

With the SIL version of the Tigron actuator, Auma presents an explosion-proof electric actuator for the highest safety requirements up to SIL 3. Up to four different safety functions allow the actuator to be flexibly configured for a wide range of requirements.

Sharp Sterile Manufacturing is carrying out a 28-million-dollar expansion of its Lee, Massachusetts facility in the USA. This also includes the installation of a fully automated isolated filling line from Ima Life for Ready-To-Use vials.

BASF has started up a steam cracker at its Verbund site in China which is claimed to be the first cracker in the world using 100 % renewable energy to drive its main compressors.

Kemira has successfully completed the acquisition of Aquablue for under 10 million dollars. The move strengthens the company’s position in North America and supports its growth in industrial water treatment services.

Chemspec Europe, claimed to be the leading cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, is scheduled to take place on May 6-7, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. This year, the event is expected to carry out new and improved initiatives to maximize business outcomes.