By Editor , 14 September 2026
Johnson Controls Declares $0.40 Quarterly Dividend, Payable Oct. 16

Cork, Ireland – September 13, 2026 -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, the board announced.

Board sets Oct. 16, 2026 payout date for shareholders of record

The dividend is payable on Oct. 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 21, 2026.

By Editor , 14 September 2026
Industrial Scientific Launches Tectra Connected Gas Detection Ecosystem

Pittsburgh – September 13, 2026 -- Industrial Scientific has launched TectraTM, a connected personal gas monitoring ecosystem designed to replace standalone monitors with an integrated safety network for industrial plants.

Tectra iX5 monitor delivers 20-hour runtime and peer-to-peer alerts

The Tectra iX5 personal monitor combines rugged reliability with a 20-hour runtime, peer-to-peer alerts, and effortless data transfer, according to the company. It is built to protect workers throughout every shift without disrupting operations.

By Editor , 14 September 2026
Valvoline Global to Acquire Chilean Lubricant Maker Luval

Lexington, Ky. – September 13, 2026 -- Valvoline Global Operations has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luval S.A., a Chilean manufacturer and distributor of high-performance lubricants, greases, and maintenance products, deepening its footprint in Latin America. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
Automotive Adhesives Market to Hit $12.36B by 2031 as EV Bonding Demand Grows

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 13, 2026 -- The global automotive adhesives market will expand from $9.27 billion in 2026 to $12.36 billion by 2031, a 5.91% compound annual growth rate, according to MarketsandMarkets. Growth is being driven by lightweighting mandates, electric vehicle production, and manufacturing automation that favor adhesive bonding over traditional mechanical fastening.

By Editor , 13 September 2026

North Billerica, Mass. – September 13, 2026 -- Mass-Vac, Inc. has launched the MV Multi-Trap® Vacuum Inlet Trap, a high-capacity filtration unit for plastic extrusion lines that is field-proven to extend vacuum pump life by more than 12 years.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
Stafford Launches USDA/FDA-Approved Shaft Collar Line for Food Conveyors

Wilmington, Massachusetts – – September 13, 2026 -- Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has released a full line of shaft collars, couplings, and flange mounts engineered specifically for conveyor and packaging equipment in the food and beverage sector, targeting operators that require frequent wash-down cycles under USDA and FDA compliance standards.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
DFI Launches Dual-Generation Mini-ITX Board for Robotics AI

Taipei – September 12, 2026 -- DFI has introduced the ARH171/ARH173, a Mini-ITX embedded platform that runs on two Intel Core Ultra processor generations from a single board, targeting AI-driven robotics and industrial automation.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
SANY Heavy Industry H1 2026 Revenue Jumps 19.49% to $7.89B

Hong Kong – September 12, 2026 -- SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH) posted first-half 2026 revenue of approximately $7.89 billion, up 19.49% year-on-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders rising 9.13% to $838.887 million.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
Portwest Pushes Data-Driven Textile Design to Cut Workplace Injuries

Los Angeles – September 12, 2026 -- A new segment of the Public Television series "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia," filmed August 25, 2026, examines how advanced fabric engineering at Portwest is being used to reduce heat-related workplace injuries and improve compliance across heavy industry, technology and renewable energy sectors.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
SANY Heavy Industry H1 Revenue Jumps 19.49% to $7.89 Billion

Hong Kong – September 12, 2026 -- SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH) posted first-half 2026 revenue of approximately $7.89 billion, up 19.49% year-on-year, with attributable net profit rising 9.13% to $838.887 million.

Second-quarter growth outpaces first-half average

Q2 revenue climbed 24.39% to $4.328 billion, exceeding the H1 growth rate, while attributable net profit for the quarter rose 16.93% to $473.108 million. Operating cash flow reached $1.440 billion. As of June 30, total assets stood at $26.708 billion and shareholders' equity at $13.576 billion.