Hexcel Corp. (Stamford, Conn.) announced the groundbreaking of the Hexcel Applications Center at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The new center marks a significant expansion of Hexcel’s long‑standing collaboration with NIAR and reflects a shared commitment…
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF; New York City) announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners, a leading global private markets manager, in a transaction that…
Toray Industries, Inc. (Tokyo) has decided to divest its equity interest in Soda Aromatic Co., Ltd., by transferring its shares to Samyang Corp. Japan, Inc. Soda Aromatic, which manufactures and sells flavors, fragrances and related products, is currently held 66%…
Rio Tinto plc (London) has successfully started commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminum smelting technology. The start-up, which began in March, is…
Saint-Gobain S.A. (Courbevoie, France) has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and its arm in France Deltec – its business manufacturing technical textile components for high-temperature insulation mainly for automotive and industrial applications – to a fund managed by…
Sandvik AB (Stockholm, Sweden) has signed an agreement to divest its business unit Additive Manufacturing to Mimir, a global investment firm based in Sweden. Additive Manufacturing, which is reported in business area Machining, manufactures metal powders used in areas such…
For over 120 years, Chemical Engineering magazine has highlighted state-of-the-art technologies and prioritized practical engineering expertise to help advance the chemical process industries (CPI). In holding with this storied tradition, the Chemical Engineering team is proud to announce the new…
Plant Watch BASF commissions new fermentation plant in Ludwigshafen May 11, 2026 — BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com) announced that its Agricultural Solutions business commissioned a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based products at the Ludwigshafen site. The products…
Understanding common myths surrounding the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard can help put chemical manufacturers on a path to safer, more resilient operations Picture a petrochemical plant running steady in the dead of night — pipes humming, reactors holding pressure, safety…
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