Korea's LG Chem said it is considering delaying a new investment plan to build a polysilicon production plant due to changes in the solar industry.
The country's largest chemical company announced in June that it would spend 491 billion won ($435 million) to construct the 5,000-ton-per-year polysilicon plant. Polysilicon is a key material used to make solar panels.
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.
Jens Birgersson becomes new Brenntag CEO
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.
Oxea is returning to its old name and its roots.
Honeywell will acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment for €2.15 billion in an all-cash transaction.
