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In 1976, three visionaries tackled a critical safety issue at Monsanto. Manual drum lifting slowed production and injured workers. They founded PALCO, introducing a mechanical palletizer that proved automation could succeed where manual labor failed. This breakthrough laid the foundation for modern factory automation and shaped PASCO’s mission for decades.

Emerson Electric will host Emerson Exchange 2026 from May 19–21 at the Dubai World Trade Center. This major event, held in the Middle East for the first time, will gather more than 2,000 professionals from over 50 countries. The theme, Imagine the Next, encourages participants to look beyond current digital transformation and explore breakthroughs in PLC, DCS, and factory automation.

Industrial automation increasingly integrates environmental control systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Honeywell’s recent price reduction on air purifiers highlights how automation technologies extend beyond production lines into workplace health. As a result, companies now evaluate air purification as part of their broader factory automation strategies.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has entered a strategic partnership with Honeywell to boost refinery output. The collaboration leverages Honeywell’s refining and petrochemical solutions, including proprietary catalysts, advanced equipment, and automation technologies. As a result, production capacity will rise from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years. This expansion positions Dangote as the world’s largest refinery, strengthening Nigeria’s energy independence and reducing reliance on fuel imports.