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Emerson strengthens European isolation valves business
30.01.2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Emerson Electric Co. will consolidate its sales and service activities in the field of isolation valves in Europe. As part of this consolidation, Knut Riegel has been appointed Distribution & Service Channel Sales Manager, Europe.
Spanish valve manufacturer strengthens international presence with orders in Qatar and China
23.01.2026
AMPO POYAM VALVES continues to expand its global market position: With two major projects in the energy and chemical industries, the company is supplying sophisticated valve solutions for the North Field East LNG expansion project in Qatar and for a large integrated petrochemical project by BASF in China.
Chemical plants in Leuna and Premnitz are at a standstill
16.01.2026
Regular production has currently been suspended at the chemical sites in Leuna and Premnitz. The plants are only being operated in emergency mode to minimize safety risks and ensure an orderly shutdown.
New alliance: International valve associations join forces
12.01.2026
Leading valve associations from Europe, the USA, and Japan have agreed to work more closely together to jointly master the future challenges facing the valve industry.
German Sustainability Award Goes to H2 Pioneer from Hamburg
22.12.2025
Hamburg scale-up sets standards in green hydrogen – Eternal Power secures billion-pound contracts and demonstrates how industrial ramp-up can be achieved, receiving the German Sustainability Award for its efforts.
Hose and fitting technology: Specialist group confirms board and expands activities
22.12.2025
Since the introduction of the SAT test sticker in 2009, 1,036,000 copies have been placed on the market. The label developed by the VTH Verband Technischer Handel e.V. (Association of Technical Trade) is considered an established quality feature for tested hose lines.
Chemical and pharmaceutical industries sound the alarm: VCI presents bleak annual results
15.12.2025
German industry looks back on an exhausting year – as clearly demonstrated by the annual conference of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). The situation for chemical and pharmaceutical companies has continued to worsen.
EWE begins construction of a 320 MW electrolyzer in Emden
15.12.2025
The energy supplier EWE has begun construction of a 320-megawatt electrolysis plant in Emden. The plant is part of the Clean Hydrogen Coastline project and is expected to supply green hydrogen to industrial customers from the end of 2027.
Valve supplier successfully completes first TFS supplier audit
15.12.2025
In November 2025, the AVA Group from Ratingen completed its first supplier audit in accordance with the Together for Sustainability (TFS) initiative standard. The company achieved a score of 96 percent. The audit was conducted jointly with a key customer from the mineral oil, gas, and chemical industry and assessed environmental, social, and ethical standards along the supply chain.
ALTEH2A launches feasibility study for hydrogen imports from Algeria
15.12.2025
The partners in the ALTEH2A project have launched a feasibility study for importing hydrogen from Algeria. The network operators VNG, Bayernets, Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, Snam, SeaCorridor, and Verbund are involved. The aim of the study is to analyse suitable production sites, possible routes, and market potential in Europe by mid-2026.