Germany's Bayer employs over 3,660 people in Japan and has reported that none of their employees were injured as a consequence of the earthquake or the tsunami. Bayer's production sites are located south and southwest of Tokyo; a spokeswoman said that the company is completely operational in Japan.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
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.
Compelling solutions through strategic partnerships
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
