Author: Anushka Vani

EMO, the world’s leading trade fair for production technology, is set to remain in Hanover. This was decided by the VDW Executive Board at its autumn meeting yesterday. “We are delighted to have arrived at a decision which represents a viable solution for the future,” said EMO General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker. “We were convinced by the commitment of the Lower Saxon policymakers to develop the structural and technical infrastructure of the exhibition center on an ongoing basis over the coming years. This will enable the site to meet all modern-day requirements. It will also allow us to continue developing…

Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of the globally renowned Bridgestone Group and a leader in tyres and mobility solutions, announced the opening of its latest Bridgestone Select Store – Arora Wheel and Car Accessories in Firozpur, Punjab. The store was inaugurated today by Mr. Rajiv Sharma, Executive Director – Integrated Consumer Business, Bridgestone India. Bridgestone Select stores represent the company’s premium retail format that goes beyond tyre sales to deliver comprehensive ownership experience. With expert guidance, advanced diagnostics, and modern infrastructure, these outlets ensure the highest levels of safety, performance, and driving confidence. Located at Firozpur Cantt., Moga Road, opposite BSF…

With the new Velocity Assistant, or Velo for short, Fronius is taking manual MIG/MAG welding to a whole new level. The innovative system was presented to the public for the first time at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen and at FABTECH in Chicago and caused quite a stir among all those who often weld long, precise seams. Velo impresses welding specialists with its assisted torch guidance and constant welding speed—for perfect, reproducible seams with reduced physical strain. Long welds pose challenges even for experienced welders: consistent speed and precise torch guidance are crucial for the quality of the seam—but at the same time difficult and above…

The new N-Tron® NT110-FX2, NT113-FX3 and NT112-FX4 switches provide unmatched performance andreliability in harsh industrial environments. HMS Networks—a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empowers industrial organizations to control, connect and visualize their data—is pleased to announce the launch of the N-Tron NT110-FX2, anunmanaged Ethernet switch with 2 fiber ports, the NT111-FX3, an unmanaged Ethernet switch with 3 fiberports, and the NT112- FX4, an unmanaged Ethernet switch with 4 fiber ports, designed for industrialapplications needing dependable performance for mission-critical applications under harsh conditions.The new NT100 unmanaged series offers exceptional reliability and performance for data acquisition,Ethernet I/O and process control. Designed for…

YugX Lifts (“YugX”), India’s emerging premium elevator brand, has officially signed a strategic partnership with MP Lifts, one of Europe’s leading elevator manufacturers headquartered in Seville, Spain. This collaboration marks MP’s formal entry into the Indian market, bringing its globally acclaimed technology, design expertise, and safety standards to India’s fast-evolving vertical mobility sector. The partnership enables YugX to offer MP’s complete portfolio of elevator solutions to customers across India, ranging from residential and commercial spaces to large infrastructure projects. The two companies aim to deliver systems that are safer, smarter and better aligned with India’s evolving architectural and regulatory ecosystem by combining MP’s global leadership…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to boost production to 1.4M barrels per day at Nigeria refinery, addressing demand and enhancing energy security Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has selected Honeywell to supply advanced technology, services, proprietary catalysts and equipment to help enable the refinery to process a wider range of crude and double the production capacity at Africa’s largest refinery in Lekki, Nigeria by 2028. Dangote will leverage Honeywell’s refining and petrochemical processing solutions, which help customers reduce production costs, improve efficiency and increase throughput, to grow its refining capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million…

Euler Motors, announced the launch of Euler Prime, a real-time, on-the-go vehicle support solution designed to deliver faster, smarter, and preemptive assistance for its customers across 45+ cities in India. The initiative will go live across Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Patna in the first phase. Euler Prime is a solution built to ensure that Euler Motors’ vehicles enjoy maximum uptime, enabling customers to earn more while ensuring timely support whenever needed. During any unfortunate incident of vehicle breakdown within the city or outskirts, a trained Prime team will be deployed via mobile bikes and vans, to reach within…

BASF today announced the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) footprint in Asia with a new plant at the Bangpakong site in Thailand. The enhancement is a strategic response to strengthen its position in a growth geography and serve customers with greater agility and more flexibility from a robust regional network. “This investment reinforces our commitment to being a reliable partner for customers across personal care, home care, and industrial sectors”, said Mary Kurian, President Care Chemicals. “By expanding our APG production in Thailand, we’re enhancing regional supply capabilities, enabling faster, more flexible service, and supporting the growing demand for…

SKF India has appointed Cilvina Pereira as the new Head of Marketing and Communication for its Automotive Business, effective November 2025. This strategic move aligns with the company’s recent restructuring, which saw its industrial and automotive divisions transition into two independent entities. In her new role, Pereira will drive marketing and communication initiatives with a strong focus on the rapidly evolving mobility landscape, particularly within the electric vehicle and two-wheeler sectors—key growth areas for the organisation. With over 15 years of professional experience, Pereira has held significant responsibilities across several leading global brands, contributing to high-impact marketing and communication strategies…

New Parting blades and Toolholders complete the Walter Groov·tec™ program Walter AG is completing its Groov·tec™ GD grooving tool range with new offering, making it universally applicable for all applications in grooving/parting-off, groove turning and Copy turning. Reinforced G5041 and neutral G5042 Parting blades are new to the range. Both variants are available with or without integrated Precision cooling. The range is complemented by the G5111 axial grooving system and Walter Capto™ turning holders (C3-C6) for the G5011 Groov·tec™ GD grooving system for radial grooving. Walter now offers users a particularly flexible solution for radial and axial machining: in all…