The head of Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog (FAS) said on Wednesday he sees no obstacles to a merger of potash firms Uralkali and Silvinit, which would create the world's No. 2 player.
"The creation of such a monopoly could be approved," Igor Artemyev told reporters.
Jens Birgersson becomes new Brenntag CEO
Honeywell will acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment for €2.15 billion in an all-cash transaction.
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.
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.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
