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.
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.
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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.
