At its chemical park in Marl, Germany, Evonik has brought on stream a new 40,000 t/y plant for its "Elatur" phthalate-free plasticizer 1.2-cyclohexa dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester. Investment is said to be in the "double-digit million euro range." The German group said it is talking with potential partners about launching a range of bio-based plasticisers under the same name.
Oxea is returning to its old name and its roots.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
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.
Valerie Diele-Braun resigned from her position as CEO and member of the Executive Board of IMCD at the end of April for personal reasons.
Novo Nordisk recently announced changes to its executive leadership and Board of Directors.
