MFG Chemical has appointed Barry Lassiter as director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security. With more than 42 years of experience in various leadership and management positions at DuPont and Invista, the new director has served since 2004 as Site Safety, Health and Security Manager for Invista's Chattanooga, Tennessee site.
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.
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.
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.
