Swiss-based Bertschi has announced expanding its global reach by partnering with U.S.-based A&R Logistics to form a new joint venture, named Alliance Logistics. Globally asset-based companies will back Alliance Logistics enabling the new company to offer supply chain solutions in North America, Europe and Worldwide. A&R Logistics and Bertschi presently offer door-to-door services. The new company will be based in Switzerland.
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.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
