Axel Heitmann Eyeing Small, Mid-Sized Takeovers
The Chief Executive of Lanxess, Axel Heitmann, said on Thursday the rubber chemicals specialist is screening the market for small to medium-sized takeover opportunities.
The Chief Executive of Lanxess, Axel Heitmann, said on Thursday the rubber chemicals specialist is screening the market for small to medium-sized takeover opportunities.

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.

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.

Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.

Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.

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.