February 2026
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.
January 2026
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.
December 2025
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.
November 2025
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.