In the chemical industry, research facilities create the link between laboratory development and industrial-scale production. Flexible plants comprising multiple areas are sites of innovation and testing, acting as stepping stones for subsequent scale-up. When Evonik Industries was looking to modernize such a plant at the Wolfgang Industrial Park in Hanau, Germany, it was the perfect place to use Simatic PCS neo, the completely web-based process control system from Siemens.

Known for its massive oil and natural gas reserves, the Gulf region is a critical global energy supplier and is actively adopting some of the most innovative technologies to monitor the performance of critical equipment, enhance plant efficiency and production, and even slash operational downtime across its numerous industrial plants in the region. Read on to know more…

Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) are among the most sophisticated drug-device combination products in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Their performance depends on the interaction between powder formulation, micro-dosing accuracy, and the assembly of complex components. Each step requires tight process control to ensure dose consistency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

With an aim to diversify from oil & gas – the gold of the Middle East – toward sustainability, the region is undergoing a bold and transformational shift. The plastics circular economy is one such initiative steadily gaining momentum across the Gulf. It not only addresses pressing environmental concerns but also unlocks new economic opportunities while reinforcing national visions such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s Circular Economy Policy, and Türkiye’s National Circular Economy Strategy.

Intelligent, innovative and super-efficient technologies which can ease complicated processes such as drug discovery & development as well as optimize production processes are a boon for the pharmaceutical industry. These new technologies can also help to save costs and precious time for the sector.

The collaboration aims to focus on smelting units and direct reduction plants for the production of carbon-neutral steel. For this purpose, two electrically operated smelters are being built to process 2.5 million metric tons of directly reduced iron into hot metal annually.

With the planned sale of its Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group, BP is accelerating its strategic realignment in Europe. The deal supports the company’s efforts to streamline its portfolio, reduce costs and strengthen its focus on integrated downstream businesses.

In December 2025 eleven custom-designed water treatment units have been dispatched to Ukraine. The units are a central part of so-called Sun Wagons, which aim to provide access to clean drinking water and energy for Ukrainians in war-affected areas.

Oko-tech has been developing wastewater treatment systems for industry and waste management for over 30 years. As an independent system provider, the company delivers efficient, compliant, and sustainable solutions for a wide range of wastewater streams and liquid waste.

Safer, faster and more sustainable — Pharmaceutical Packaging must meet certain requirements. The trade fair Interpack will attract experts for packaging materials, filling processes and packaging machines from all over the world.