AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndustrial Leadership & Growth: Henkel appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as India head, aiming to accelerate strategy and innovation in a fast-expanding market. Rail Policy Watch: The US chemical industry urges quick Senate confirmation of Surface Transportation Board commissioner Karen Hedlund to keep freight-rail decisions on track. Fertilizer Supply: ICL locks in a 1 million-tonne polysulphate deal with India Potash through 2026, supporting lower-carbon, multi-nutrient farming. Process Safety R&D: UPL University inaugurates an R&D centre and a Centre of Excellence for process safety, pushing industry-linked research. Circular Plastics & Materials: Evonik scales a polyurethane-foam recycling hydrolysis process in Hanau, while SIBUR unveils a new bimodal HDPE grade for beverage closure performance. Aerospace Quality: Chemetall (BASF Coatings) earns Airbus “Accredited Supplier” status for an 11th straight year. Health & Science Governance: US House scrutiny follows alleged mpox smuggling by NIH scientists, raising questions about oversight at high-containment labs. AI in Education: A study of 26,811 students finds generative AI boosts homework results but can hurt closed-book exam performance over time. Climate in the Headlines: Multiple reports tie Europe’s record June heatwave to climate change, saying it would be virtually unavoidable without warming.
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