ATEX Guidelines Updated, Valero Refinery Fire, and R. Stahl's NEXUS Program
European Commission publishes 6th Edition of ATEX Guidelines. Fatal fire at Valero's Ardmore refinery. R. Stahl launches NEXUS transformation program. Iran petrochemical explosions.
Hydrogen Incidents, US Regulatory Rollback, and R. Stahl's Restructuring
Fatal hydrogen truck explosion in California. Trump administration moves to gut chemical safety rules. R. Stahl reports weak 2025 demand, launches restructuring. Dow plant blast traced to forgotten work lights.
R. Stahl Turns 150, Hydrogen ATEX Gaps, and the Chemical Sector Outlook
R. Stahl celebrates 150 years. Industry realizes existing ATEX concepts fall short for hydrogen. Chemical sector outlook for 2026. LED lighting projects in Zone 1.
BARTEC Acquired by One Equity Partners, SPS 2025, and Market Growth
One Equity Partners acquires BARTEC. R. Stahl showcases Ethernet-APL at SPS Nuremberg. Flameproof equipment market projected to hit $15B. BARTEC launches SP9EX1 5G smartphone.
Explosion-Proof Robotics, Food Industry Dust Hazards, and UK Standards Update
ATEX-certified robotics advancing. Imperial Sugar dust explosion revisited. UK government updates designated ATEX standards. Ex-proof equipment market hitting $12.5B. AI cameras in hazardous areas.