Ho Chi Minh City is next stop for the ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit in May 2026

The 2026 ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit is scheduled to take place from May 19-20, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Yale appoints material handling solutions distributor in the Philippines

New partnership between Yale Lift Truck Technologies and LifTrak Material Handling supports customers who are expanding in fast-growing sectors to adopt advanced internal combustion and electric equipment and fleet management technologies

Sara Ghione joins Omya Performance Polymer Distribution as President for Rubber Polymers and Additives

Based in Oftringen, Switzerland, and reporting to CEO Carsten Harms, Sara has over 20 years’ experience in the chemical distribution industry, most recently as Business Director for Polymers and Rubber EMEA for Brenntag.

Supporting decarbonization with advanced fuel cell technology in India and APAC

Elcogen, a company engaged in efficient production of affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity expands in India and wider Asia-Pacific

Economic, precise, compact paint metering pump

Barmag will present an optimized design of its paint metering pump at PaintExpo.

Davis-Standard consolidates Canadian strengths

Deacro, Brampton Engineering, and Gamma Machinery to Amalgamate as Davis-Standard Canada Inc.

Arkema starts up its new Rilsan® Clear unit in Singapore

This milestone strengthens Arkema’s leadership in high-performance polymers, giving the Group the largest transparent polyamides production capacity in Asia.

Swiss-led academy for APAC aesthetic practitioners opens in Bangkok

Teoxane inaugurated its first regional academy in Bangkok to upskill licensed aesthetic practitioners through science-based education, hands-on technique, and expert exchange.

Reliable extrusion sustainable packaging

How reliable extrusion systems support high-barrier food, pharma and personal care packaging growth across Southeast Asia efficiently today.

Metering and emptying station for intermediate bulk containers

ProMinent introduces DULCODOS SAFE-IBC F&B, a new system solution for the food and beverage industry

Kerry releases 2026 Global Taste Charts for APAC, Middle East and Africa

Backed by 1,200 scientists, 100 flavorists, and global research, the 2026 Taste Charts serve to guide manufacturers on fast‑changing consumer tastes in APAC, Middle East and Africa

Barentz appoints Sue Song as Vice President, Human Nutrition for Asia Pacific

Sue Song has extensive experience in the human nutrition and specialty ingredients industry, with a strong background in regional leadership and commercial strategy across the Asia Pacific region.

ProPak Philippines 2026: Where the consumer leads innovation

Informa Markets and its partners, the Asian Packaging Federation, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Science and Technology convey their message and role in advancing the purpose of ProPak Philippines

Enhancing the functionality of food container solutions

KRAIBERG TPE introduces the benefits of the THERMOLAST® K series

Nickel market set for steady growth as stainless steel and ev demand reshape supply

According to the latest report from Mordor Intelligence, the global nickel market stood at 3.40 million tons in 2025 and is projected to expand from 3.55 million tons in 2026 to 4.39 million tons by 2031 in terms of volume, reflecting a 4.36% CAGR.

Betamek earns 2025 Malaysia Global Sustainability Award for ESG leadership

Betamek Receives Malaysia Global Sustainability Award 2025 For ESG Governance Excellence

AI-assisted CNC programming

NobleTek has partnered with Lambda Function AI to deliver AI-assisted CNC programming for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. The collaboration aims to cut programming time, improve machining consistency, and boost productivity with closed-loop, data-driven toolpath optimization.

NTA unveils energy-efficient valve solutions to boost automation speed and sustainability

Pneumatic components are widely used in factories for their simplicity and reliability. However, rising demands for speed, cost control, and sustainability are forcing manufacturers to rethink how much energy these systems consume.

Turnkey stamping opportunity

A fully turnkey automotive manufacturing facility is now available through a private treaty sale, offering extensive metal stamping, welding, automation, and tooling capabilities. The former Dexter Stamping operation presents a rare acquisition opportunity for manufacturers seeking ready-to-run U.S. production capacity.

Reliable clamping technology is a must

Feintool Obertshausen relies on reliable ROEMHELD clamping technology to keep its fully automated press shop running efficiently, producing up to 60,000 automotive parts daily. Robust die clamping reduces downtime and supports high productivity across conventional and EV component manufacturing.