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.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
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.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
