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.
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.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
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.
Compelling solutions through strategic partnerships
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
