Thomas Hartmann has been named managing director and industrial relations director of BASF Coatings with effect from Sept. 1, 2013. Hartmann, who succeeds Eva Müller in the position, will retain his position as global head of human resources at the BASF subsidiary. Müller is assuming new responsibilities within the Ludwigshafen, Germany, group.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
