With the energy transition, companies' requirements for monitoring, controlling and analyzing their energy flows are increasing. At the same time, new opportunities are opening up to reduce costs or generate new revenues, for example by reducing load peaks and thus grid charges, or by marketing their own flexibility. Find out more about renewable energy supply, micro grids, energy management, building automation and much more at EM-Power Europe from May 7 to 9 in Munich. 

BASF and Sherwin-Williams have signed an agreement to sell the Brazilian decorative paints business of BASF's Coatings division. The purchase price, excluding cash and financial liabilities, is $1.15 billion. The transaction is structured as a so-called share deal. It includes the production facilities in Demarchi and Jaboatão, the associated contracts, the Suvinil and “Glasu!” brands and the approximately 1,000 employees.  

To make industrial cleaning processes more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, Gea is expanding its portfolio with two serviceable tank cleaners. The new service kits extend the service life of free-rotating and slow-rotating cleaners for use in food and beverage production as well as in pharmaceutical industry. Previously, these had to be completely replaced after a few years. This step is part of a comprehensive service initiative by Gea for cleaning technology. 

The next Hannover Messe will be held from March 31 to April 4, 2025, under the motto "Energizing a sustainable industry". At the upcoming industrial trade fair, international companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector will present their solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral and resilient production. In 2024, more than 130,000 visitors came to the exhibition grounds in Hanover.