Change of leadership at Merck and Sanofi: from left to right: Belen Garijo, Kai Beckmann, Paul Hudson
After 15 years at Merck, Belén Garijo is leaving the company and will take over as CEO of Sanofi at the end of April 2026. Her term as chair of Merck's Executive Board will end as planned, and Kai Beckmann from within the company will take over as her successor. This means that changes are in store at the top of both Merck and Sanofi. Paul Hudson will leave Sanofi in mid-February 2026.
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Novartis has started construction work on a new global biomedical research center for drug discovery in San Diego, thereby expanding its presence in the US, such as here in Indianapolis
Novartis has broken ground on a new global Biomedical Research Center in San Diego, California. The state-of-the-art research facility is scheduled to open in early 2029, providing jobs for around 1,000 employees and accelerating early drug discovery in key therapeutic areas. The center complements the global Novartis research sites in Cambridge (USA) and Basel (Switzerland) and strengthens the company's worldwide research and innovation presence.
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f.l.t.r.: Dr. Dirk Elvermann, CFO and Chief Digital Officer at BASF, with Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at a meeting in New Delhi at the end of January 2026
BASF is realigning its Global Digital Services division and strengthening its global digital infrastructure with a digital hub in Hyderabad. The new unit is designed to deliver services faster and more cost-effectively. This move is the company's response to growing pressure to digitize in the chemical industry, while also pursuing a strategy of standardizing and streamlining its digital organization.
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  • Autonomous mobile robotics (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and industrial trucks for efficient intralogistics will be presented at this year's Logimat
    Autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, and modular platforms are increasingly shaping intralogistics. At Logimat 2026, manufacturers and system providers will demonstrate how driverless transport vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, and intelligent forklift solutions are making internal material flows more flexible and scalable. The focus will be on adaptable systems for small parts, container, and pallet transport, as well as on initial applications involving humanoid robotics.
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“Navigate Complexity. Smart. Safe. Sustainable.” is the new key theme for Anuga Foodtec 2027
Paper instead of aluminum: Tetra Pak is building a pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to further develop paper-based barriers
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Emerson recognized as “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for innovation and technology leadership
The high-performance films and packaging manufacturer Südpack (here at its headquarters in Ochsenhausen, Germany) is repositioning itself in the USA
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  • Locally produced in China: The new all-electric injection molding machine “EcoPrimus” is being presented to the Asian public for the first time at Chinaplas 2026
    At Chinaplas 2026, Wittmann will unveil its first injection molding machine manufactured at its own plant in China. The new all-electric “EcoPrimus” stands for local production, high energy efficiency, and economical single-component injection molding. The trade fair presentation will be complemented by additional injection molding machines, automation solutions, and peripheral technology for demanding applications.
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The new multi-monitor or keyboard sharing solutions improve production processes
No chance for ransomware attacks thanks to Cyber Resilience Act
Artificial intelligence can raise the precision of optical distance sensors to a new level, for example, when used in intralogistics
The next level of automation: The new Wire Handling System from Rittal Automation Systems transports pre-assembled wires just-in-time and just-in-sequence from the Wire Terminal to up to four workstations.
The conversation between Wilfried Guerry from B&R and editor-in-chief Susanne Woggon took place via MS Teams
Saicec has begun building complex digital twins of automotive architectures based on Siemens’ “PAVE360” software
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  • Exclusive highlight talk with Tobias Bangert (2nd from left) from Janitza and Raphael Görner (3rd from left) from Rittal on energy management and networked energy solutions of tomorrow with editor-in-chief Susanne Woggon and Ronny Schumann from Tropal Media
    The transformation of energy systems in Europe is at a turning point. With the ongoing expansion of renewable energies, the electrification of industrial processes, and the emergence of new consumers such as charging infrastructure for electric mobility and data centers, the requirements for a stable, flexible, and networked power grid are growing. Energy management is developing into a key strategic technology. It connects the generation, storage, distribution, and consumption of energy into an integrated overall...
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Exclusive highlight talk with Mark Zimpfer (center) from Hager on intelligent, decentralized energy systems and distribution
Around 107,000 visitors came to the trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” in Munich
Technological trends, regulatory developments and market-relevant topics are highlighted at The smarter E Europe
Start-ups are once again presenting innovations and ideas at EM-Power Europe this year
The Copa-Data software team at the trade fair: (f.l.t.r.) Stefan Hufnagl, Industry Specialist Energy, Jürgen Resch, Director Industry Management Energy, Wolfgang Spirek, Industry Specialist Energy and Lewis Williams, Industry Specialist Energy
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  • DHL takes over operations at the Sanofi vaccine distribution center in Val-de-Reuil, France
    Sanofi is restructuring its vaccine logistics in France and transferring the operation of its distribution center in Val-de-Reuil to DHL Supply Chain. The aim is to make storage and distribution processes more efficient and resilient. The collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership and strengthens the pharmaceutical supply chain for the global market.
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At Elasto, the granulate is transported in a closed system. Wittmann Feedmax Clean conveyors are also used. This reliably prevents dust formation
Novartis chooses Salesforce as its platform for personalized customer interaction
Robot-assisted packaging systems: Robots handle valuable champagne bottles without touching the labels
Petite Palates packages its new baby food product range in stand-up pouches using Sig's aseptic spouted pouch technology. This means that the baby meals do not require refrigeration or preservatives
A highly automated storage system from SSI Schäfer has been installed at Kokkikartano. Finished products are transported automatically and without manual processes to the warehouse, for picking or shipping. Each storage location is equipped with a light display that shows the product number
For more safety in pharmaceutical logistics, Rhenus Logistics relies on the environmental monitoring system from Testo Savis in its warehouses
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    The next Hannover Messe will take place from March 20 to 24, 2026. At the upcoming industrial trade fair, international companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries, as well as the energy sector, will present solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient production. With its appointment as partner country, Brazil is reaffirming its commitment to driving industrial change toward a sustainable economy. The country wants to further expand its role as a global player...

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