WACKER officially opened a new production site for silicones in the Czech Republic. After just two years of construction, the first production line officially went on stream in Karlovy Vary. Here, customized silicones for the automotive, household appliances and medical technology industries as well as for the energy sector will be manufactured.

eliance Industries Limited (“RIL”) announced a partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) for a data center project in Jamnagar, Gujarat. RIL will develop a data center with 168 MW capacity to be delivered within two years, with an option to scale.

This is the first built-to-suit data center capacity in India for Meta and represents a significant milestone in India’s emergence as a global hub for AI infrastructure. Meta will lease capacity from the facility, marking a significant milestone in Meta’s global infrastructure expansion and deepening the long-standing strategic partnership with Reliance

BFGoodrich Tires has launched the Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire, balancing off-road inspired style and capability with the on-road comfort and longevity drivers need for both daily commutes and weekend getaways.

This tire is designed for those who primarily drive on paved roads but use their vehicles occasionally on unpaved roads. These drivers want a versatile tire that provides comfort and confidence to drive on various types of terrain.

Hutchinson announces its participation in the COMEX SPACE Aero, a strategic initiative bringing together major aerospace and defense players to enhance industrial performance and competitiveness across the supply chain.

Created in 2007, SPACE Aero plays a key role in structuring and supporting the French Aerospace & Defense ecosystem. By pooling the expertise and resources of leading OEMs and equipment manufacturers, the association drives collective initiatives aimed at strengthening industrial maturity, accelerating operational excellence, and fostering collaboration across the value chain.

Axtra3D announced a major expansion of its European operations with the acquisition of a significantly larger facility in Vicenza, Italy. The new 17,000 square foot (1,600 sq. meter) facility will become the central hub for Axtra3D’s European operations and a cornerstone for the company’s next phase of growth. Designed to support increasing global demand, the site will integrate material validation, advanced application development, product engineering, manufacturing, and customer support operations under one highly connected ecosystem. Since its founding in 2021, Axtra3D has experienced sustained momentum, achieving more than 55% repeat

Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North American chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate significant value for shareholders of both companies, with more than $400 million in total identified cost synergies and integration benefits.