Germany's Biesterfeld Plastic has been named distributor for the polysulphone products manufactured by Solvay Specialty Polymers, a U.S. subsidiary of Belgian chemical and plastics producer Solvay. The new distribution arrangement, to be handled by Biesterfeld Nordic, a joint venture with Swedish distributor Fred Holmberg, extends the agreement between Biesterfeld and Solvay to all of continental Europe.
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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.
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.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
