Tatneft starts methionine plant construction in Tatarstan
Tatneft starts a methionine plant in Tatarstan, with a planned investment of 130 billion roubles, following expansion of the Green Valley special economic zone.
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Bashkir Soda’s production value falls 6% in 2025
Bashkir Soda’s production value fell 6% in 2025 as export margins weakened and Kaustik maintenance extended. Capacity utilization declined from its 2024 levels.
Maybank launches SME Perkasa financing for priority sectors
Maybank commits RM1 billion in SME Perkasa financing approvals over 12 months, with principal deferral and conditional fast disbursement for existing customers.
Continent plans a grain-processing complex in Bashkortostan
Continent proposes a grain-processing complex in Bashkortostan for feed protein, amino acids and vitamins with a five-year plan and local raw material supplies.
UAC starts cylinder production in Jiaxing
UAC began Jiaxing cylinder production, supplying five gas containers for Good Earth. The new plant expands capacity for hydrogen storage and gas transportation.
Technonicol begins greenhouse substrate shipments to Saudi Arabia
Technonicol sends greenhouse substrates from Krasny Sulin to Saudi Arabia by sea adding tomato seedling cubes to its existing export markets in the Middle East.
Tomsk metals cluster registered with RUB6.1bn project programme
Tomsk’s registered metals cluster groups five companies, with RUB6.1 billion in projects planned for 2025–2031. Two members have yet to build production plants.
GlobalWafers opens Sherman wafer plant and plans further investment
GlobalWafers opens its Sherman silicon wafer plant and plans US investment. Earlier funding and supply agreements cover separate projects in Texas and Missouri.
Hershey opens its Reese chocolate processing plant
Hershey opened a chocolate processing plant in Pennsylvania, following earlier plans to expand production lines and buy popcorn factories for its snack network.
Türkiye’s industrial output rises 7% in December
Türkiye’s industrial output rose 7% annually in December. Manufacturing led the monthly gain, while volatile sectors contributed heavily to an overall increase.
Fix Price sets a 700-store expansion target after its 2024 network growth
Fix Price plans at least 700 store additions for 2025 after adding 751 in 2024. Russia accounted for most additions to its international discount-store network.
PCC plans chlor-alkali plant at Chemours DeLisle site
PCC GulfChem plans a new $540 million chlor-alkali plant at Chemours’ DeLisle site, with construction expected in 2026 and plant operations anticipated in 2028.
Agroeco begins pork shipments to Serbia
Agroeco has begun pork shipments to Serbia. Its Voronezh plant is raising output and the share of packaged products whilst developing additional export markets.
Aerospacelab opens satellite factory in Torrance
Aerospacelab opened a Torrance satellite factory, outlines Xona assembly work and expands its manufacturing network alongside a planned new Belgian megafactory.
Nornickel advances sulphur capture at the Nadezhda smelter
Nornickel is boosting sulphur capture at Nadezhda, where the first line exceeds 99% efficiency and two more lines are scheduled for commissioning later in 2024.
Russia places Silgan’s packaging businesses under temporary management
Russia put Silgan’s Stupino and Adygea businesses under temporary management. Their combined revenue fell to RUB3.6 billion in 2022 from RUB4.3 billion in 2021.
Condair Plans Virginia Cooling Equipment Factory
Condair plans a Virginia evaporative-cooling factory with 180 new jobs, targeting data-center demand. Operations and a Texas production transfer remain planned.
Tasco sets out warehouse expansion plans after Shah Alam launch
Tasco plans new warehouse investment after its Shah Alam launch, with more space and automated cold storage planned through 2026 as new capacity enters service.
EcoStar opens tyre recycling plant in Primorye
EcoStar Factory has launched a 10,000-tonne-a-year tyre recycling plant near Vladivostok, turning discarded tyres into rubber crumb for surfaces and other uses.
UCT opens its Penang manufacturing facility
UCT inaugurates its Penang facility after a phased build-out. The RM250 million investment supports semiconductor-equipment manufacturing and further expansion.
Pinghu joint venture begins platinum-group metal recycling
BASF and Heraeus have opened a Pinghu recycling facility for spent automotive catalysts, with capacity of roughly 10,000 tonnes annually and over 100 employees.
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ArcActive launches lead-acid battery pilot at Deakin
ArcActive is testing lead-acid storage at Deakin University in Geelong, with Origin Energy support and a focus on commercial deployment.
CCEP upgrades Kewdale can production with A$39.7 million investment
CCEP’s Kewdale upgrade adds a faster can line, with increased capacity and peak-season operating plans at its Western Australian manufacturing site.
Beckhoff expands its Australian motion-control offering with AF1000 drives
Beckhoff’s AF1000 variable frequency drives add an economy motor-control option, with EtherCAT connectivity and single- or dual-axis configurations.
Zip Water introduces award-winning Accessible Remote for commercial HydroTap
Zip Water’s new remote brings accessible controls to commercial HydroTap installations.
VK Sells Its Intickets Stake and Retains Ticketing Plans
VK sells its Intickets stake and retains plans for VK Tickets.
Hysata commissions its first HysataFab production line
Hysata’s Port Kembla manufacturing programme combines a commissioned electrode line with planned membrane and assembly capacity.