BASF has announced a 20% global price increase for its Vitamin A products, effective immediately or as contracts allow.
The German chemical giant, world’s largest chemical producer, is a major manufacturer of Vitamin A for the animal and human nutrition industries as well as the cosmetic industry.
Jens Birgersson becomes new Brenntag CEO
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.
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.
Honeywell will acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment for €2.15 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
