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21 April 2026

Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat at Milano Design Week using NX Replast™

Collaborating with Italian design, post-consumer plastics are upcycled into high-performance recycled polymer meeting strength, durability and aesthetics, engineered for closed-loop reuse.
21 April 2026

Roche’s fenebrutinib halves RMS relapse rate to ~1 per 17 years

FENhance 1/2: the BTK inhibitor cut MRI lesion activity vs teriflunomide and showed trends to less disability; PPMS trial non‑inferior to ocrelizumab. Safety: similar LFTs; more deaths.
21 April 2026

FDA approves Merck’s IDVYNSO (doravirine/islatravir)

Once-daily, tenofovir-free two-drug regimen approved for virologically suppressed adults; Phase 3 non-inferior to BIC/FTC/TAF. Contraindicated with strong CYP3A inducers or 3TC/FTC; skin reactions.
21 April 2026

Roche's ENSPRYNG cuts MOGAD relapse risk by 68%

Phase III METEOROID met primary endpoint in MOGAD: treatment cut relapses vs placebo, reduced MRI lesions and rescue therapy use, showed consistent safety; data to be filed with regulators
21 April 2026

EBA annual event: Europe shifts to industrial-scale battery execution

Panelists stressed transition from project launches to industrial ramp-up, needing coordinated policy, finance and market measures, new funding tools, and scalable tech to secure competitiveness
21 April 2026

Genentech Enspryng cuts MOGAD relapse risk 68% in Phase III

METEOROID met its primary endpoint: drug delayed first relapse vs placebo, with early response (~8w), lower relapse rate, fewer MRI lesions and rescue tx; safety consistent; filings planned
21 April 2026

LyondellBasell at CHINAPLAS 2026: solutions and value‑chain collaboration

Showcases polymer innovations and value‑chain collaborations for mobility, packaging, healthcare and consumer goods, highlighting recycling projects and partner co‑development.
21 April 2026

Synthos AGRO at ChemSpec Europe 2026

At ChemSpec Europe in Cologne (6-7 May 2026) to present formulation, contract manufacturing and international cooperation expertise. Meet the sales and formulation teams at Hall 7, Stand H51.
21 April 2026

Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat using NX Replast™ at Milano Design Week

At Milano Design Week a 100% post‑consumer recycled urban transport seat is showcased, upcycled into a high‑performance, durable product designed for return to recycling.
21 April 2026

GENOX debuts J and X series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026

Shows J Series pipe shredder for pipes to 2000mm dia/120mm thick with 6m hopper; X Series twin-shaft high-torque shredder for mixed/rigid waste. Offers turnkey recycling systems and global service
21 April 2026

Merck and Eisai: LITESPARK‑012 triplet regimens fail to improve PFS and OS versus KEYTRUDA+LENVIMA in first‑line RCC

Phase 3 LITESPARK‑012 tested pembrolizumab+lenvatinib+belzutifan and a pembrolizumab+quavonlimab+lenvatinib regimen; safety profiles consistent with prior studies; full analysis ongoing.
21 April 2026

INEOS Inovyn to sell Italian chlor-alkali business to Esseco Industrial

Sale covers Rosignano and Tavazzano chlor‑alkali plants; regulatory approval required, expected 2026. Seller manages sites until closing; customer/supplier terms unchanged. Rosignano R&D retained.
21 April 2026

Genox debuts J- and X-series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026

Showcased a high-capacity pipe shredder for >2,000-mm pipes and a low-speed high-torque twin-shaft unit for mixed heavy waste; provides turnkey recycling systems worldwide.
21 April 2026

Siemens expands Industrial Edge for enhanced data and AI integration

Industrial Edge: AI Suite & WinCC Unified GA. Management adds IEC62443 security and air‑gap. Information Hub gets bidirectional sync and ARM support. New machine‑vision and rugged HW partners.
21 April 2026

Arkema at Chinaplas 2026: high-performance materials

Showcases bio-based, recyclable high-performance polymers, additives and advanced materials for mobility, electronics, semiconductors and consumer goods; highlights Asia production expansions.
21 April 2026

LANXESS at IFAT 2026: Filtration for PFAS, Phosphorus, Micropollutants and UPW

IFAT showcase: ion‑exchange resins and adsorbents for regenerable phosphorus removal (Bayoxide E IN 20), PFAS and fluoride (MDS/TP resins), micropollutants (VP OC), and the LewaPlus design tool.
21 April 2026

Croda launches Matrixyl Neolide controlled‑release skincare peptide

Patented encapsulation enables controlled peptide release up to 15 days, visible firming (25% in 2 weeks), microneedling synergy (+31% collagen‑III), 99.8% natural, vegan and lower carbon footprint.
21 April 2026

Evonik opens expanded specialty-amine plant in Nanjing

Double-digit-million-euro expansion boosts specialty amine capacity in Nanjing, improving supply security, raw-material access and low-VOC additives for polyurethane/epoxy; plant runs on green power
21 April 2026

Evonik commissions 150 kV Antwerp substation

New 150 kV substation in Antwerp replaces 36 kV link, boosting capacity for industrial electrification and CO2 cuts; built with Elia, includes two 150t transformers and 6 ~1km cables.
21 April 2026

The Illusion of Overnight Success: What China's Aromatics Breakthrough Actually Tells Us

Aromatics gains (27% energy, 50% low‑temp heat) reflect decades of incremental catalyst/adsorbent R&D, not a sudden breakthrough—could displace incumbent licensors across Asia/Middle East.
21 April 2026

Statkraft completes Montes de Cierzo repowering with 98% waste recovery

44 ageing turbines replaced by 10 new units; capacity rises from 60 to 90 MW and output to 300 GWh/yr. 14.26 MW (28.51 MWh) batteries added. €5M local co-investment; full repower by 2027.
21 April 2026

ScottishPower and Masdar install UK’s largest 115m blades at East Anglia THREE

First turbine installed; 95×14MW units (1.4GW) with UK-made blades (285 in Hull). 262m tip height; will power ~1.3M homes. Installation using two jack‑up vessels.
21 April 2026

LKAB advances Luleå critical‑minerals demonstration plant

Installation underway at demo facility; building complete, commissioning autumn. Malmberget pilot tests the chain. Tech will extract phosphorus and 17 REEs from iron‑ore residues; permits ongoing.
21 April 2026

Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN validate industrial-scale textile-to-textile polyester recycling

Semi-industrial test processed tens of tons of post-consumer polyester textiles to produce BHET monomer, validating textile-to-textile chemical recycling and enabling circular polyester loops.
21 April 2026

Aurubis signs multi-year low‑carbon copper supply deal with NKT

Multi-year agreement supplies low‑carbon Wire ROD for high‑voltage cables across Europe, ensuring reliable quality, resilient supply chains and supporting energy-transition projects.
21 April 2026

OCI Global sells remaining Methanex stake

Sold 2,612,962 shares (~3.4%) in a block trade at US$52.85 each on 20 April; net proceeds ≈US$138.1M. May acquire or dispose of such securities in the future.
21 April 2026

BASF expands HALS and NOR HALS capacity

Boosts supply reliability to meet rising demand; NOR HALS improves UV, heat and chemical resistance for durable agricultural films, enabling multiseason use; AR forms reduce dust for safer handling.
21 April 2026

FDA accepts Roche sBLA for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

ALLEGORY phase III: SRI‑4 response 76.7% vs 53.5% (adj diff 23.1%), doubled remission rates, fewer flares and reduced steroid use. FDA decision expected by Dec 2026.
21 April 2026

China Petrochemical’s next-generation green intelligent aromatics technology achieves international leading status

New aromatics tech validated: p-xylene adsorbent, ethylbenzene‑conversion isomerization catalyst, SMB single‑tower separation, intelligent control; 25 patents; +50% low‑temp heat reuse, −27% energy/unit
21 April 2026

PETRONAS signs MoU with Terengganu on nature-based carbon projects

Terengganu will identify and assess sites for nature-based carbon projects meeting international standards to generate high-quality credits, boost biodiversity and benefit local communities.

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