He succeeds Dr. Uwe Brunk, who is leaving the company at his own request, according to a press release. The change is effective Feb. 1. Schneider is currently managing director of Lanxess Elastômeros do Brasil.
He succeeds Dr. Uwe Brunk, who is leaving the company at his own request, according to a press release. The change is effective Feb. 1. Schneider is currently managing director of Lanxess Elastômeros do Brasil.

Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.

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.

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.

Novo Nordisk recently announced changes to its executive leadership and Board of Directors.