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.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
Compelling solutions through strategic partnerships
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.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
