AllessaChemie has announced it will cease production of Reflex Blue products from April 1. The company, which required the business mid-2008 from Clariant, cited increasing competitive pressure enhanced by the negative impact of the worldwide economic crisis as a reason for the decision.
"No significant improvement of the situation is expected in the foreseeable future," the company said in a statement.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
