Finnish chemical producer Kemira and Wilmar International have agreed to terminate their joint venture agreement for the manufacture of AKD (alkyl ketene dimer) wax in China, citing changes to their commercial objectives.
The agreement was announced in November 2013.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
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.
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BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
