Brenntag, the global chemical distributor, and AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals have entered into a cooperation to commercialize AkzoNobel's anti-caking agent EcoselBioCare in the salt de-icing markets. The agreement includes the marketing, sales and delivery of EcoselBioCare and its related services to customers in the de-icing segment in Europe, North-Africa and North-America. Under the agreement Brenntag will act as an agent.
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.
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.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
