(IN BRIEF) Continental has inaugurated a major expansion of its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, supported by an investment of more than 300 million euros, or approximately 13 billion Thai Baht. The expansion adds annual capacity for 3 million additional … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 13 billion Thai Baht investment, 3 million additional tires, 300 million euro investment, 600 new jobs, advanced automation, APAC tire market, Asia-Pacific, carport solar, Christian Kötz, Continental, Continental Adds 3 Million Tires in Annual Capacity at Rayong Plant as Demand Grows Across Thailand and Asia-Pacific, Continental Advances Regional Growth Strategy with Expanded Automated Tire Manufacturing Operations in Rayong, Continental Expands Rayong Tire Plant in Thailand with Major Investment to Support Growing Asia-Pacific Demand, Continental Launches Expanded Tire Production in Rayong and Begins Local Radial Motorcycle Tire Manufacturing, Continental Strengthens Asia-Pacific Manufacturing Network with Major Expansion of Rayong Tire Facility, Continental tire plant Rayong, Dalibor Kalina, diagonal tires, electric vehicle tires, floating photovoltaic systems, IATF-certified facility, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, Light truck tires, MaxContact MC7, motorcycle tires, original equipment tires, passenger car tires, Photovoltaic Systems, premium tires, radial motorcycle tires, Rayong Thailand, regional supply capabilities, renewable energy, rooftop solar, Safety and Environmental Governance awards, sustainable manufacturing, SUV tires, Thailand tire manufacturing, tire production expansion, tire quality assurance, ultra-high-performance tires, Vignesh Devasenapathy, water management
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has opened a new TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou, China, as part of its strategy to strengthen innovation and customer collaboration across Asia-Pacific. The facility complements the company’s TPU production site in Zhuhai and R&D center … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Andrea Maier-Richter, application development center, Asia-Pacific, automotive industry, Changhua, CHINA, Christian Haessler, circular economy, climate neutrality, consumer electronics, Covestro, Covestro Enhances Asia-Pacific Manufacturing and R&D Capabilities Through New Guangzhou TPU Center, Covestro Expands Asia-Pacific TPU Innovation Network with New Guangzhou Application Development Center, Covestro Launches Integrated TPU Development Hub in South China to Support Emerging Industrial Applications, engineering plastics, extrusion, Guangzhou, Healthcare, Holly Lei, industrial innovation, injection molding, Manufacturing, material innovation, Mobility Solutions, paint protection films, polymer industry, polymer materials, PPF, recyclable TPU, research and development, robotics, South China, specialty extrusion, specialty films, sustainable materials, thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU, Zhuhai
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reported organic sales growth of 1.7 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by positive price and volume development across both its Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands divisions. Group sales reached approximately EUR 5.0 billion, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Adhesive Technologies, adjusted EBIT margin, Asia-Pacific, ATP Adhesive Systems, automotive industry, beauty products, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands, consumer goods, Earnings per share, electronics sector, fabric care, financial outlook, fiscal 2026, global markets, Hair business, hair care, Henkel, Henkel Continues Growth Strategy with Major Acquisitions and Positive First Quarter Sales Development, IMEA region, industrial adhesives, Laundry & Home Care, M&A strategy, Mobility & Electronics, Not Your Mother’s, operational growth, organic sales growth, packaging industry, raw material costs, Share Buyback Program, Strong Hair Care and Electronics Demand Drive Henkel Organic Sales Growth in Early 2026, Wetherby Laroc
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain’s 2026 Sustainable Construction Barometer highlights the increasing importance of resilience and climate adaptation in the construction sector, particularly as extreme weather events become more frequent. While banks and insurers recognize the significance of these factors, their incorporation … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged adaptation, Asia-Pacific, asset value, banks, carbon reduction, climate resilience, Climate Risk, construction industry, economic value, Europe, extreme weather, financial sector, Financial Sector Urged to Accelerate Support for Climate-Resilient Construction in Latest Industry Barometer, financing models, infrastructure, insurers, investment, New Sustainable Construction Report Calls for Stronger Financial Integration of Climate Resilience Measures, risk management, Saint-Gobain, sustainability, sustainable construction, Sustainable Construction Barometer 2026, Sustainable Construction Observatory
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has relocated its Singapore operations to Geneo at Singapore Science Park, establishing a next-generation global hub that unites innovation, supply chain, digital operations, electronics engineering, and consumer brands under one roof. The move strengthens Singapore’s role as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged Academy of Hair, Adhesives Technology, advanced materials, Asia-Pacific, Consumer Brands, digital operations, electronic adhesives, electronics manufacturing, Geneo, global innovation hub, Henkel, Henkel Expands Regional and Global Operations with Integrated Innovation Hub at Singapore Science Park, Henkel Strengthens Asia-Pacific Innovation and Supply Chain Capabilities with New Global Hub at Singapore Science Park, Industry 4.0, Mark Dorn, Singapore Economic Development Board, Singapore Science Park, Supply Chain Management, sustainability, Thomas Holenia
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has sold its betaines production site in Bekasi, Indonesia, to Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., furthering its transformation into a sustainable specialty chemicals provider. The sale includes the entire PT Evonik Sumi Asih joint venture and its 60 … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged Aekyung Chemical, Asia-Pacific, Bekasi, betaines, Biosurfactants, care solutions, Chemical Industry, divestment, eco-friendly ingredients, esters, Evonik, Evonik divests Bekasi site in Indonesia as part of global shift toward biosurfactants and specialty care ingredients, Evonik strengthens focus on sustainable chemistry with sale of betaines business to South Korea’s Aekyung Chemical, Indonesia, life sciences, personal care, PT Sumi Asih, specialty chemicals, strategic transformation, surfactants, sustainable chemistry, Ute Schick
(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, expanding the firm’s international network to all six continents. The new office, led by an experienced local team, strengthens the consultancy’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and supports … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, News
Tagged AI-driven consulting, Asia-Pacific, Australia, business transformation, corporate strategy, Global Expansion, GROWTH, INNOVATION, Investor Services, Management Consulting, Roland Berger establishes Sydney office as cornerstone of global expansion into Australia, Roland Berger strengthens Asia-Pacific presence with launch of first Australian consultancy hub Roland Berger, Ronan Gilhawley, Stefan Schaible, STRATEGY, sustainability, Sydney, transaction advisory, value creation
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched its first Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, a cutting-edge facility aimed at advancing sustainable packaging through adhesive innovation and recycling research. Developed in alignment with the CEPI/4Evergreen framework, the lab enables localized testing, data generation, and … Read the full press release
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Tagged 4Evergreen, adhesives, Alejandro Schoenhoff, Asia-Pacific, CEPI, China Packaging Federation, circular economy, Green Packaging Recycling China Tour, Henkel, Henkel Opens RecycLab in China to Advance Circular Economy and Industry Collaboration, Li Hua, packaging industry, packaging innovation, Packaging recyclab, recycling, Shanghai, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, Yanjie Zheng
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has announced its new strategic plan Lead & Grow, building on the success of its previous Grow & Impact initiative. The plan aims to drive profitable growth between 2026 and 2030 through innovation, sustainability, and disciplined capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Benoit Bazin, CO2 reduction, Construction Chemicals, EBITDA, emerging markets, Europe, global strategy, Grow & Impact, infrastructure, Lead & Grow, non-residential buildings, North America, profitability, ROCE, Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain Unveils Ambitious 2026–2030 Plan to Drive Profitability Sustainability and Shareholder Value, Shareholder Value, sustainability, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, a €60 million investment designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and expand sustainable solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged adhesives, Asia-Pacific, Carmen Chua, CHINA, customer collaboration, Digital Twin, functional coatings, Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Strengthens Asia-Pacific Innovation Footprint with New Inspiration Center Shanghai, industrial innovation, Inspiration Center Shanghai, Mark Dorn, Nigel Fay, partnership, sealants, sustainable growth, sustainable innovation, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
(IN BRIEF) Covestro is acquiring two HDI derivative production sites in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, USA, from Vencorex Holding SAS to expand its global aliphatics capabilities. The move strengthens the company’s Solutions & Specialties segment and supports its Sustainable Future … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged adhesives, aliphatics production, Asia-Pacific, Christian Baier, Coatings and Adhesives, Covestro, DSM Resins & Functional Materials, Freeport, HDI derivatives, hexamethylene diisocyanate, materials manufacturing, North America, polyurethane Coatings, production capacity expansion, PTT Global Chemical, Rayong, sealants, specialty chemicals, Sustainable Future strategy, THAILAND, Thomas Roemer, USA, Vencorex
(IN BRIEF) Bayer and M2i Group have extended their distribution partnership to cover Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the United States, following a successful 2023 agreement in Europe and Africa. This exclusive deal will enable Bayer to market M2i’s pheromone gel … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Bayer, biological crop protection, complex molecules, digital crop-management, exclusive distribution, Latin America, M2i Group, partnership, pest monitoring, pheromone gels, Phillippe Guerret, Press technology, Ralf Glaubitz, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, United States, VYNYTY Press series
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a lead logistics provider (LLP) agreement with Evonik to manage air, sea, and road transportation across Asia-Pacific. This collaboration will cover key markets including Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alan Ni, Asia-Pacific, cost reduction, Evonik, Kuehne+Nagel, Lead Logistics Provider, logistics agreement, Operational Efficiency, partnership, supply chain optimization, technology solutions, transport management, Xia Fuliang
(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the US and Asia-Pacific for the first time under its 2025–2030 strategy. Tash Miah has begun her new role in Washington, DC, while Camille Blackburn will open a regional … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Asia-Pacific, asset management, Australia, Camille Blackburn, FCA, FCA overseas expansion, FCA strategy 2025-2030, Financial Conduct Authority, financial services, financial supervision, international finance, inward investment, non-bank financial intermediation, partnership, regulatory cooperation, Tash Miah, UK exports, UK financial hub, UK regulation, US-UK relations, Washington DC
(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched its advanced Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico, on April 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of enhanced customer service and innovation. The facility manufactures polymer filter plates for both internal and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Armando Luna, Asia-Pacific, customer service, Dewatering Development Hub, dewatering technology, distribution center, environmental sustainability, EUR 45 million investment, filtration technology, Giuseppe Campanelli, global markets, Great Place to Work®, Irapuato, Larox®, Metso, Mexico, net-zero CO₂ emissions, Operational Efficiency, partership, polymer filter plates, Product Development, production optimization, solar power, sustainability, Tomas Hakala
(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerodynamic design, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Continental, EcoContact 7, electric vehicles, EMEA, energy efficiency, EV-Compatible, global leadership, low rolling resistance, Manja Greimeier, original equipment tires, propellant, quiet performance, rolling noise, safety
(IN BRIEF) Continental has secured original equipment approval for its PremiumContact 6 tires in a 22-inch size, now featured on the Zeekr 001 electric sedan from Chinese automaker Zeekr. Designed for high safety and dynamic handling, these summer tires deliver … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 22-inch tires, Asia-Pacific, braking performance, Continental, cornering stability, dynamic handling, electric sedan, electric vehicles, high-volume manufacturers, load index, low rolling resistance, original equipment, PremiumContact 6, safety, silica rubber compound, summer tire, Zeekr, Zeekr 001
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of FOSROC, a major player in the construction chemicals industry, further expanding its global reach. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain’s position in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East and aligns with its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, additives, adhesives, Asia-Pacific, Cement, Cemix brand, Chryso, concrete, concrete repair, Construction Chemicals, emerging markets, Flooring, FOSROC, GCP, global leader, High Performance Solutions, INDIA, light construction, Middle East, OVNIVER, partnership, Saint-Gobain, sales, sealants, sustainability, sustainable construction, technical solutions, waterproofing
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG, through its subsidiary Industriewerk Schaeffler INA-Ingenieurdienst GmbH, is acquiring Dhruva Automation & Controls, a Pune-based specialist in industrial automation and software solutions. With 65 employees and a strong presence in Asia-Pacific markets, Dhruva complements Schaeffler Digital … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), a Melbourne-based naval design and marine engineering consultancy, enhancing its capabilities in the defence and commercial maritime sectors. With a legacy of high-profile projects for the Royal Australian Navy and others, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Australian Maritime Technologies, BMT, Graeme Nayler, partnership, Rob Dunbar, Sarah Kenny OBE
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