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f.l.t.r.: Dr. Dirk Elvermann, CFO and Chief Digital Officer at BASF, with Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at a meeting in New Delhi at the end of January 2026
BASF is realigning its Global Digital Services division and strengthening its global digital infrastructure with a digital hub in Hyderabad. The new unit is designed to deliver services faster and more cost-effectively. This move is the company's response to growing pressure to digitize in the chemical industry, while also pursuing a strategy of standardizing and streamlining its digital...
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“Navigate Complexity. Smart. Safe. Sustainable.” is the new key theme for Anuga Foodtec 2027
Under the theme “Navigate Complexity. Smart. Safe. Sustainable.”, Anuga Foodtec 2027 will provide technological answers to the growing complexity in the food and beverage industry. From February 23 to 26, 2027, the global trade fair in Cologne will combine digitalization, safety, and sustainability, offering practical inspiration for integrating innovative technologies along the entire value chain...
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Paper instead of aluminum: Tetra Pak is building a pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to further develop paper-based barriers
Tetra Pak is building a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to develop paper-based barriers for aseptic carton packaging. The aim is to replace the aluminum layer in the long term, increase the paper content to up to 80 percent, and significantly reduce the carbon footprint. The project is part of a long-term investment program for sustainable packaging technologies and strengthens the development of...
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Gea CEO Stefan Klebert
Gea presents strong preliminary figures for 2025: Order intake rises organically by 9.1 percent, sales reach €5.5 billion. The EBITDA margin improves to 16.5 percent. For 2026, the company expects further sales growth of over five percent. Gea thus confirms its strategic mission of combining sustainable growth with continuous margin increases.
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Emerson recognized as “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for innovation and technology leadership
Emerson was named “Industrial IoT Company of the Year 2026” at the tenth IoT Breakthrough Awards. The award recognizes the company's innovative strength and its leading role in developing software-defined, data-centric solutions for modernizing industrial operations. Emerson's technology portfolio supports industries worldwide in secure digitalization, AI optimization, and the transition to...
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The high-performance films and packaging manufacturer Südpack (here at its headquarters in Ochsenhausen, Germany) is repositioning itself in the USA
Südpack has restructured its US operations and, as part of this process, transferred its Oak Creek plant to PPC Flex. The strategic partnership with the North American packaging specialist is intended in particular to strengthen market presence in the meat and cheese packaging segment. Together, the companies are pursuing the goal of serving the US market in a more targeted manner and further...
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CES 2026: - Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens
At CES 2026, Siemens’ keynote marked a new era of technology for industry and infrastructure, showcasing how customers and partners are harnessing artificial intelligence to transform their businesses. With AI-enabled technologies, deep domain expertise, and trusted partnerships, Siemens is converting this technological leap into measurable benefits for customers, partners, and society.
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Resource-efficient processes are becoming a decisive competitive factor in the production of confectionery and snacks. Exhibitors at Prosweets Cologne will be showcasing comprehensive solutions for users looking for ways to optimize their operational processes while reducing their energy consumption
From February 1 to 4, 2026, Prosweets Cologne will showcase how modern technologies can be used to make confectionery and snacks more energy-efficient. Rising energy costs, climate targets, and demanding production processes are increasing the pressure on the industry to implement more sustainable processes. The trade fair will present practical solutions for mechanical engineering, automation...
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Covestro headquarters at Chempark Leverkusen
Chemicals company Covestro is making personnel changes to its Executive Board and Supervisory Board. Chief Financial Officer Christian Baier will leave the company in fall 2026, while Dr. Rainer Seele will take over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The changes follow the successful conclusion of the partnership with XRG and are part of a targeted realignment of the management structure. The...
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Marc Naese, Tom Kelly, and Rebecca Hulse have been appointed to leadership team of Panduit to support strategic growth and innovation
Panduit is realigning its management structure: With clear responsibilities and new key roles, the infrastructure solutions specialist aims to further expand its technological innovation capabilities. Shannon McDaniel takes over as CEO with overall strategic responsibility, Marc Naese becomes president, Tom Kelly becomes CTO, and Rebecca Hulse will manage the company-wide AI strategy going forward...
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