Oxea

Rheinpromenade 4a
40789 Monheim am Rhein
Germany

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Oxea (formerly OQ Chemicals) is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These are used to produce high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, flavors and fragrances, printing inks, and plastics. Oxea employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and markets its chemicals in more than 60 countries.

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Oxea Appoints Michael McHenry as New Chief Executive Officer
22.07.2025 • NewsChemistry

Oxea Appoints Michael McHenry as New Chief Executive Officer

German oxo-chemicals manufacturer Oxea has appointed Michael McHenry as its new CEO with effect from August 15, 2025.

Oxea Returns to its Roots
19.05.2025 • NewsChemistry

Oxea Returns to its Roots

Oxea is returning to its old name and its roots.

Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital Acquire OQ Chemicals
10.04.2025 • News

Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital Acquire OQ Chemicals

Strategic Value Partners (SVP) and Blantyre Capital Limited (Blantyre) recently announced the acquisition of OQ Chemicals (Oxea), a leading global producer and merchant of oxo chemicals.

OQ Chemicals Completes US Propionaldehyde Expansion
16.04.2024 • News

OQ Chemicals Completes US Propionaldehyde Expansion

As part of its strategy to expand the company's application portfolio, Germany-based OQ Chemicals has mechanically completed the expansion of its US plant in Bay City, Texas, for the production of high-purity propionaldehyde.