Author: Jitendra Rajbhar

New Name And Clear Direction For A Growth Region: Pacprocess MEA To Become Interpack MEA pacprocess MEA will be known as interpack MEA in future and will continue to expand its role within the interpack alliance network. Messe Düsseldorf is thus strategically developing the event and strengthening its presence in the region. interpack MEA will continue to be held alongside Food Africa, creating additional opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to connect. From 2026, there will be an interpack MEA. Six years after its inception, the former pacprocess MEA is thus focusing even more strongly on the international markets in the…

Visitor Registration Now Open For PRSE 2026 Visitor registration has opened for PRSE 2026, the 10th edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe. The global exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling in Europe returns to the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 5-6 May 2026. Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy at the European Commission will be the conference’s keynote speaker. Over 450 exhibitors from across Europe and the wider world will fill the RAI’s two premier halls 1 & 5. Two feature areas will highlight textile recycling and practical applications of AI technology…

Asahi Kasei Strengthens Long-Term Profitability By Phasing Out Hmd Production As Part Of Structural Reform Asahi Kasei will discontinue production of hexamethylene diamine (HMD) as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and strengthen the company’s earnings profile. HMD and its by-product, propionitrile, are used in materials such as polyamide 66 (PA66), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), and resin hardening agents. Based on an assessment of market dynamics, competitiveness, and future capital requirements, Asahi Kasei has decided to exit HMD production. The phase-out will be completed by April 2027. This discontinuation will not affect the production of Asahi…

Bc Jindal Group’s Jindal (India) Limited Announces Additional Rs 150 Crore Investment To Strengthen Manufacturing Capabilities Jindal (India) Limited, part of the prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, has announced an additional investment of Rs 150 crore at its state-of-the-art facilities in Howrah, West Bengal. To power the continuous growth, the company aims to upgrade its existing production lines and commission new machinery to ramp up overall manufacturing capacity. As part of its overall expansion plan, B.C. Jindal Group, led by Mr. Shyam Jindal, Promoter, B.C. Jindal Group recently announced the…

Enlight Metals Expands Into Chemicals Sector With New Subsidiary, Enlight Tradehub Pvt. Ltd. Enlight Metals Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading AI-driven metal aggregator, today announced its expansion into the chemical trading market with the launch of its new subsidiary, Enlight TradeHub Pvt. Ltd. The move marks an important step in the company’s journey towards becoming a diversified, multi-commodity supply partner for industrial businesses across India and Asia. The new division focuses on trading industrial-grade chemicals such as solvents, acids, and speciality intermediates for sectors including petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and agriculture. The business, which began operations in Q3 2025, is scaling nationwide…

World LNG Summit & Awards 2025 Opens In Istanbul, Convening Global Leaders To Accelerate LNG Market Growth And Advance Energy Security  Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the World LNG Summit & Awards has officially launched in Istanbul, uniting global energy leaders, policymakers and innovators around the essential role of LNG and natural gas in accelerating energy security and economic stability worldwide. The Summit’s Opening Ceremony was led by H.E. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Türkiye, who welcomed delegates and shared his vision for the “Turkish Path” – leveraging the country’s strategic location, expanding LNG infrastructure, and domestic natural…

AVPL International Joins Uttar Pradesh Govt To Launch Drone Planet Suvidha Kendra Across Villages – Under CM Yuva Udhami Scheme AVPL International has partnered with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to launch Drone Planet Suvidha Kendra at the village level across the state, marking a significant expansion of its national mission to create “a drone entrepreneur in every village of India.” The initiative is being implemented under the CM Yuva Udhami Yojana, through which selected candidates will receive training, a drone, and a structured business plan that they will submit as part of the scheme. This is expected to enable…

Dubai Chamber Of Commerce Launches Cyprus Business Council To Strengthen Bilateral Trade And Investment Relations Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of Cyprus: “The establishment of the council is a tangible step forward in strengthening the economic bridge between Cyprus and the UAE.” H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “The council will serve as a key platform for generating new business opportunities for Cypriot companies in Dubai and enabling their expansion into promising regional and international markets.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Cyprus reached AED 588 million in 2024. A total of 612 Cypriot companies were registered as active members of…

ALS User Meeting And Smart Factory Information Day Digitalisation as a success factor Arburg provided practical information on ALS, arburgXworld and Smart Factory Practical relevance: Live demonstrations, expert and customer presentations Networking: Around 160 participants and specialists engaged in-depth exchange of expertise Customers and interested parties were able to learn how to use digital tools to keep their production under control at two interlinked events held by Arburg in Lossburg. The Smart Factory Information Day on 26 November +2025 was designed specifically for beginners, while the ALS User Meeting on 26 and 27 November was aimed at users who already…

Iperal Transforms Fresh Supply Chain With Tosca’s Automation-Ready Reusable Plastic Crates Iperal, one of Northern Italy’s most dynamic supermarket chains, has built its reputation on quality, service and a close connection to the communities it serves. With 56 stores, more than 50,000 employees and an expanding fresh offering, the retailer’s operations have grown significantly since its founding in 1986. This growth reached a new milestone in 2025 with the opening of the Fresh Food Centre in Giussano (MB), a 50,000 m facility designed to manage fresh products and Iperal’s own “Fatto da Noi” (Made by Us) range. Equipped with fully automated…