Supply Chain

Nottingham, England – October 02, 2026 -- Quotient Sciences and Copenhagen-based Acesion Pharma have launched a collaboration to apply AI-enhanced formulation development to Acesion's early-stage pipeline of small molecules targeting atrial fibrillation, a condition affecting an estimated 50-60 million people globally.

AI tool uses Bayesian optimization to screen drug formulations for clinical success

The collaboration deploys Quotient Sciences' new AI-enhanced formulation development solution within its Translational Pharmaceutics platform, applying active machine learning with Bayesian optimization to identify and prioritize drug products most likely to succeed in clinical testing. The approach is designed to compress early clinical decision-making timelines for sponsors developing new treatments.

Kilmarnock – October 02, 2026 -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has taken a Financial Investment Decision for Kilmarnock South, a 350 MW/1,400 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system in south Ayrshire, Scotland, committing over EUR 270 million (GBP 232 million) through its fourth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure IV.

Construction begins with commercial operations targeted for Q1 2028

Kilmarnock South is now under construction and is scheduled to reach commercial operations in the first quarter of 2028. At four hours of duration, it will become the longest-duration asset in CIP's UK storage portfolio once operational, designed to store surplus Scottish wind power and release it to the grid during periods of network capacity.

Jeddah – October 02, 2026 -- The Mysk Al Wadi Jeddah Hotel, the first Mysk-branded luxury property in Saudi Arabia, will open in September 2026 after builders treated over 2,000 cubic meters of concrete with crystalline waterproofing admixture to counter high groundwater and chloride exposure at the Red Sea construction site.

General contractor specified PENETRON ADMIX for below-grade structures exposed to groundwater

Faraj Abdulkarim Est, the project's general contractor, required a waterproofing solution for below-grade concrete after excavation depths revealed elevated groundwater levels at the site in Jeddah's Obhur district, near the Jeddah Corniche. Sam Annous, Managing Director of Penetron Saudi Arabia, said the hotel's proximity to the Red Sea made resilience against chloride-rich conditions a parallel priority alongside groundwater control.

Stockholm – October 02, 2026 -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; SSE: ALIVsdb) has appointed Natalie Draisin and Thomas Manfred Müller to its Research Advisory Board, expanding a panel of external experts that guides the automotive safety supplier's long-term research agenda.

Autoliv broadens external expertise with public health and automotive industry veterans

Natalie Draisin serves as Director of the North American Office and United Nations Representative at FIA Foundation and is an External Affiliate at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Thomas Manfred Müller, PhD, is a board member, advisor and business angel with executive experience at Audi, BMW, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group.

Seoul – October 02, 2026 -- AUTOCRYPT has established a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system for Plug&Charge (PnC) services in South Korea, validated across electric vehicles from six global automotive brands.

Six automakers validate shared authentication framework

The PKI infrastructure was tested on vehicles from Hyundai Motor, Kia, KG Mobility, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla, enabling these brands to connect to charging point operators (CPOs) through a single authentication system rather than separate proprietary frameworks.

London – October 02, 2026 -- Samfara has completed the acquisition of Chr. Olesen Synthesis, a Danish manufacturer of controlled-substance active pharmaceutical ingredients, marking the London-based life sciences investment firm's first deal. The transaction sees Samfara buy the business from Chr. Olesen and funds managed by Signet Healthcare Partners, with Chief Executive Thomas Moestrup co-investing alongside the new owner. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Chr. Olesen Synthesis supplies opioid-disorder and ADHD treatment ingredients globally

Based near Copenhagen, Chr. Olesen Synthesis develops and manufactures APIs and advanced intermediates specialising in controlled substances, including buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and lisdexamfetamine for ADHD. Its cGMP-certified plant in Hvidovre has been in commercial production since 2015, supplying pharmaceutical companies across Europe, North America and the Middle East.

Los Angeles – October 02, 2026 -- Dunn-Edwards Corporation has designated French Press Coffee (DEBN07), a deep brown with a subtle plum undertone, as its 2027 Color of the Year, signaling a commercial shift away from the cool grays and flat beiges that dominated paint specifications in recent years.

Dunn-Edwards color experts identify a market pivot toward warm, earthy neutrals

The company's internal color team tracked a decisive move away from stark whites and charcoal tones, positioning French Press Coffee as a moody neutral alternative to black that is gaining traction in upscale residential and commercial interiors.

Chicago – October 02, 2026 -- Ballard Power Systems has launched Fleet360, a fuel cell lifecycle program that guarantees power output performance for up to 250,000 miles of operation, unveiled at APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

Fleet360 ties a performance guarantee to data, parts and training for North American transit fleets

The program is available with new FCmove-HD+ module sales in North America and bundles fuel cell health data, technical support, parts assurance, technician training and refurbishment options into a single service structure. Its FCcare+ coverage package provides the headline 250,000-mile power output guarantee, while the base FCcare package covers full parts coverage with defined response, spare-part delivery and resolution commitments.

Phoenix – October 02, 2026 -- RedHammer Partner Scott Franchini has joined Intuit's newly formed Lighthouse Construction Customer Advisory Board (CAB), giving contractors a direct channel into the development of Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) as the software maker expands AI across its mid-market platform.

RedHammer brings data from 150 construction clients across 25 states to Intuit's product teams

Franchini said RedHammer works across the financial, project management and field platforms used by more than 150 construction clients in 25 states, giving the firm a view that spans software needs from small contractors to larger middle-market firms. The CAB role builds on RedHammer's existing participation in the Intuit Lighthouse community, a customer success group made up of select Intuit customers and partner firms.

Dallas – – October 02, 2026 -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals will raise prices on its Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc, Selvol Ultalux, and Selvol Premiol product lines effective October 02, 2026, or as existing contracts and agreements permit.

Price hike targets four Selvol product families used across packaging and construction

The increase applies globally to Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc copolymers, Selvol Ultalux, and Selvol Premiol grades. These polymers and copolymers serve customers in paper, adhesive, packaging, construction, and personal care formulations.

Customers directed to local sales representatives for contract-specific terms

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals advised buyers to contact their regional sales representative to confirm how the increase applies to individual supply agreements. The company did not disclose a specific percentage or dollar figure for the increase in its announcement.