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Sparc signs distribution agreement for graphene additive Sparc Technologies has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CLP Group subsidiary Chin Leong Construction Systems Pte Ltd. The parties will collaborate on marketing Sparc’s ecosparc additive to CLC’s coatings customers in Southeast Asia. Sparc Managing Director Nick O’Loughlin said: “Sparc…hopes to establish this partnership as…

Lessons from the global move to decarbonise industry part 1 – by Cori Stewart

Cori Stewart and a group of eminent Australians have just returned from Europe and the Middle East, discussing growing manufacturing in a fast decarbonising world, and accelerating Industry 4.0 adoption. In the first part of a two-part series, she shares insights into the implications of EU decarbonisation, and the growth of manufacturing hubs in Belgium.…