Aramids Deal: Arclin has completed its ~$1.8bn acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids business, bringing Kevlar and Nomex under one roof and expanding Arclin’s aerospace, EV, and defense materials footprint. PFAS Pressure: In Oxfordshire, UK residents say PFAS fears are growing around Heyford Park after tests found PFAS up to 43,000 times above accepted standards, while Maine expanded freshwater fish advisories to cover 28 waterbodies as PFAS levels in fish tissue remain a concern. Regulatory Heat: The US EPA is moving to roll back key PFAS limits for drinking water, drawing criticism from communities still struggling with removal. Industrial Safety: A Waikiki hotel explosion injured a worker after chemicals were mixed in a pump room; hazmat crews were called and the area was evacuated. Energy & Chemicals Infrastructure: SPEC Refinery is planning a $4.5bn deep-conversion greenfield refinery in Balochistan, aiming to cut import dependence and boost downstream petrochemicals. Agriculture Inputs: Kenya’s Kagwe urged a global crackdown on hazardous agrochemicals and counterfeit farm inputs, warning farmers face banned exposures. Supply Chain & Logistics: Powerhouse Two expanded industrial supply operations across North America with a factory-to-door distribution model for electrochemical components. Materials Handling: HEROLIFT promoted drum handling systems designed for safer, more precise chemical and industrial operations.