The reported increase follows BASF’s public commitments on employment and sites, while Evonik’s interest in a separate acquisition adds another development to the story.
The constant-currency gain came as Azelis recorded a €350 million noncash goodwill impairment in the Americas, giving the quarter a mixed financial picture.
Selected solvents are due to increase October 31. Separate plasticizer adjustments follow November 1, with different products, regions and contract conditions.
A customs-compliance designation for a European legal entity may simplify cross-border procedures and reduce inspection burdens without changing product-performance or regulatory requirements.
Alexium is positioning microencapsulated phase-change materials for wallboard, plasters and architectural coatings to buffer temperature changes during cooling interruptions in data centers.
The company's 2026 Customer Innovation Awards recognize developments in recyclable dairy packaging and prefabricated HVAC insulation using protective coating technologies.