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FECCIA

New FECCIA Leadership elected

The FECCIA General Assembly elected the new leadership team of Europe’s leading sectoral federation of managers at their triannual meeting in the magnificent city of Manchester on 19 September:

FECCIA General Assembly

September 19, 2025

FECCIA General Assembly in Manchester, UK

FECCIA response to the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the European Works Council Directive 2009/38/EC

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BASF and IFF Launch Strategic Partnership for Next-Gen Enzyme and Polymer Innovations

The aim of the collaboration between BASF and IFF is to accelerate the development of IFF's Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials technology platform and to develop next-generation enzyme technologies for applications in detergents, industrial cleaning and personal care products.

Merck Acquires Chromatography Business from JSR Life Sciences

Merck announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.

Clariant Expands Production Capacities in Daya Bay

Clariant successfully completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay plant in China, with the second production line becoming fully operational in November.

CEFIC Unveils Blueprint to Hit 2040 Climate Goals

CEFIC urges the EU to define clear enabling conditions—market creation, competitive energy, infrastructure, and protection from carbon leakage—to make the chemical industry’s 2040 climate target both ambitious and achievable.

Solvay Restructures German Operations, Invests €25 Million

Solvay strengthens its competitiveness in Germany through portfolio realignment and investments.

BASF Launches CO₂-Free Steam Heat Pump Project at Ludwigshafen

BASF and cooperation partner GIG Karasek have celebrated the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for one of the world's largest industrial heat pumps for CO2-free steam generation at the Ludwigshafen site.

Arkema and Catalyxx Launch Partnership for Low-Carbon, Bio-Based Acrylic Resins

Arkema, a specialty materials manufacturer, and Catalyxx, a producer of bio-based chemicals, announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology.

Novo Nordisk

US Tariffs Fatal for European Pharma

Novo Nordisk to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally in Major Restructuring

Novo Nordisk's CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen Steps Down

Arkema

Arkema Invests $60 Million in New Fluorospecialties Production Unit in the US

Arkema Invests in New Polyamide Unit in Singapore