Emerson will provide automation technologies, software and analytics for the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex in Qatar. The $6 billion integrated polymers project, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical, is currently under construction and scheduled to go online in late 2026.

Endress+Hauser inaugurated its Design and Innovation Studio, a center equipped with Industry 4.0 technology and STEM-learning opportunities for K-8 students, as well as applications for high school students.

Fintoil and Neste Engineering Solutions selected Emerson’s automation software and technologies to maximize the operational performance of its biorefinery being constructed in the port of Hamina-Kotka, Finland.

Emerson announced a five-year agreement with paint manufacturer Jotun to automate and digitalize its global manufacturing facilities. The deal will enable Jotun to implement Emerson’s digital technologies to enhance all aspects of manufacturing automation in new factories and for selected upgrades in some of its 39 existing factories.

Astec Industries will acquire Minds Automation Group Inc. (Minds), a provider of plant automation control systems and cloud-based data management for the asphalt industry.

Valin Corp., a privately held, employee-owned San Jose, Calif.-based company, acquired Sun Automation Inc. of Chandler, Ariz. According to Valin, the acquisition strengthens its automation product portfolio and offers expansion in new territories where it is not currently represented.

In an effort to increase biofuel production by up to 1.3 million tons per year by 2023, Neste will upgrade the automation systems and software at its refinery in Tuas, Singapore. Digital technologies provider Emerson will handle the upgrade.

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