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WACKER and SICO opens organofunctional silanes development centre in China

WACKER and its joint-venture partner SICO Performance Material have inaugurated a 2,300-square-meter application development center in Jining, China, focused on organofunctional silanes. The facility is designed to accelerate additive innovation and commercialization for plastics, coatings and adhesives industries across high-growth Asian markets.

China | 5 days ago

Chemicals & Fertilizers;Engineering & EPC

Saipem scures Licensing and FEED mandates from Dangote Fertilizer for Six African urea complexes

Saipem has won new technology licensing and engineering contracts from Dangote Fertilizer covering six large-scale ammonia-urea complexes in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The projects, incorporating high-capacity urea units, are set to expand Africa’s fertilizer output and strengthen regional industrial integration.

5 days ago • Ethiopia;Nigeria

Chemicals & Fertilizers;Economic Policy

Indian government withdraws QCO certification for seven additional petrochemicals

The Government of India has withdrawn 14 BIS quality control orders covering key petrochemicals, polymers, and fibre inputs. The move is intended to improve raw material availability, reduce compliance burdens, and support MSMEs in downstream manufacturing sectors reliant on imported and domestically sourced intermediates.

5 days ago • India

Metals & Mining;Consultancy & Advisory

SWPEL secures ₹117.8 million NALCO contract for bauxite exploration consultancy in Odisha

South West Pinnacle Exploration has been awarded a ₹117.8 million contract by National Aluminium Company to undertake detailed bauxite exploration in Odisha. The 24-month mandate covers drilling, surveys, and geological reporting in compliance with statutory mining regulations.

5 days ago • India

Automotive

Chery-Ebro alliance revives Spain’s Zona Franca auto hub with EV-focused manufacturing platform

A joint venture between China’s Chery and Spain’s Ebro is accelerating the revival of vehicle manufacturing at Barcelona’s former Nissan plant. The project has generated 1,000 direct jobs, surpassed 9,000 unit sales in September, and is expanding EV production capacity for European markets.

5 days ago • Spain

Mergers & Acquisitions;Automotive

Boyd Group announces $1.3 billion deal to acquire Joe Hudson's Collision Center, expanding U.S. Footprint

The Boyd Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Joe Hudson's Collision Center (JHCC) from TSG Consumer Partners in a $1.3 billion deal. The acquisition will add 258 U.S. collision repair facilities to Boyd’s network, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing Southeast region.

5 days ago • United States

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Transportation | 2 days ago

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport sign MOU to deepen Europe-India air cargo integration

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have formalised a strategic air cargo partnership to strengthen trade flows between Europe and India. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and operational coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency amid shifting global market conditions.

Transportation | 2 days ago

Indian Railways approves INR 8.7 billion network upgrade to boost capacity across Rajasthan, Kerala and West Bengal

Indian Railways has cleared infrastructure projects worth approximately INR 8.72 billion spanning maintenance depots and corridor upgrades across three zones. The investments target higher passenger throughput, improved freight efficiency and reduced congestion in key rail corridors linked to ports and industrial regions.

Transportation | 3 days ago

Bengaluru Suburban Railway positions 148-km network as congestion and emissions solution

Karnataka’s 148-km Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is expected to carry nearly 1.9 million passengers daily and significantly reduce surface congestion by integrating with Metro, rail and bus systems. The Rs.23,342 crore initiative aims to modernise urban mobility while lowering emissions and improving multimodal connectivity.

Infrastructure | 6 days ago

Ministry of National Guard issues tender for rainwater drainage network in Riyadh medical warehouses

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs has launched a tender to establish a rainwater drainage network at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. The project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency across medical storage facilities, supporting continuity of healthcare services.