CP Morning Briefing - May 18th, 2026
Also: BASF supports bee colony health | German energy industry faces challenges
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May 18, 2026
Podcast: Perceptual Invariants: The Hidden Key to Operator Expertise
Veteran operators know what to watch — even when conditions change. Here's how to train that instinct instead of waiting years for it to develop.
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BASF, NOD Apiary Products Expand Collaboration on Honey Bee Health
BASF supplies formic acid and compostable strip materials used in NOD's mite treatment product, which is applied directly inside hives.
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German Energy-Intensive Sectors Face Job Losses Amid Rising Costs
Energy consumption in German industry remains heavily reliant on natural gas, oil, coal, and electricity, with chemical industries leading energy use at 27.9%, reflecting ongoing challenges in balancing energy costs and industrial output.
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Daily Chemical Processing Word Play
Need a break? Play our Wordlesque game. The word changes EVERY business day and relates to the chemical industry. Good luck.
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Operator Training: When the Subtask Is the Whole Task
Focusing simulator training on the one decision that can bring down an entire plant
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Podcast: Water Is Water — And Other Costly Myths
Industry veteran Brad Buecker on why treating water as an afterthought can cost facilities big money — or lives.
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