Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Bio-Techne Corp., a Minneapolis-based global provider of life science tools, analytical technologies, and consumables, entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, will, subject to customary closing conditions, acquire Bio-Techne for…
Rockwell Automation Inc. (Milwaukee, Wis.; www.rockwellautomation.com), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, recently announced its Singapore manufacturing facility has been named a member of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic Forum (WEF; www.weforum.org).…
This company has added three options to their Ethernet Switches product line. The first option is an Industrial ECO 16-port switch specifically designed for use with WAGO controllers and couplers. The other options include a 6-port Single Pair Ethernet (SPE)…
The latest version of the OpreX™ Collaborative Information Server, a product in the OpreX Control and Safety Systems lineup, feature enhancements that strengthen its usability, multi-vendor integration capabilities, and overall system security, thereby increasing its operability as an integrated human…
This company has launched enhanced capabilities for its Safety Suite 2.0 software platform, providing broader visibility into portable gas detection device fleets for safety leaders in refineries, chemical plants, utilities and first-responder operations. By adding more historical data, enhanced dashboards…
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; www.epa.gov), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ; www.justice.gov), and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP; dep.wv.gov) announced the first comprehensive federal settlement with a major PFAS manufacturer, Chemours (Wilmington, Del.;…
ACC’s (Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) mid-year assessment of economic conditions was published at the end of last week. Despite the significant disruptions to the global economy, the U.S. economy has remained broadly resilient heading into mid‑2026. While export demand for advantaged…
Hy2gen Nordic AS, a subsidiary of the global renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen AG (Weisbaden, Germany; www.hy2gen.com), announced yesterday that its Albatros renewable hydrogen project has been selected for support under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), an E.U. financing instrument for…
With the AF1000 variable frequency drive (VFD), this company has introduced a cost-effective solution for basic drive applications across industries, including conveyor systems, pumps and fans. The VFD is fully integrated into the TwinCAT automation system via EtherCAT, providing the…
Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Mich.; www.dow.com) announced the advancement of a series of targeted investment projects totaling approximately $100 million by the end of 2027 to expand its global specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. These investments reinforce the company’s commitment to…