Bachem announced today the forthcoming acquisition of American Peptide Company (APC), based in California. The Japanese seller ILS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Otsuka Chemical, and the buyer, Bachem Americas have signed a contract to transfer all shares of APC. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the terms of the deal.
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.
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.
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BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
