Effective July 1, Jean-Francois Chesneau is being appointed Vice President Raw materials purchasing for the Arkema Group. Jean-Francois Chesneau joined the Arkema Group in 2005 as General Manager of the Acrylic Monomer activity within the Acrylics business unit.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
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.
Compelling solutions through strategic partnerships
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
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.
