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.
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.
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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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.
