
Orion Announced Plans to Shut Down Carbon Black Plants
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
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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.

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.

BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
