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.
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.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
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.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
