Swiss chemical industry news

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  29 August 2025

  Covestro Acquires Pontacol

  Acquisition expands films business, adding specialized adhesive films for growth in medical, mobility, and textiles. Includes two production sites, enhancing manufacturing and regional availability.
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  31 July 2025

  DSM-Firmenich H1 2025 Results

  Strong H1 with organic growth, €1.5B sale of Feed Enzymes, €1B share buyback. Focus on innovation, synergies, and strategic exits supports €2.4B Adjusted EBITDA outlook.
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  31 July 2025

  Covestro Q2 2025: Market Volatility Impacts Performance

  Q2 sales and EBITDA fell due to price drops and tariffs. Forecasts adjusted. Acquisition of Pontacol AG to boost sustainable growth. New CCO appointed.
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  24 June 2025

  Covestro Acquires Pontacol to Boost Specialty Films

  The acquisition enhances production capacity, expands the product portfolio, and strengthens global manufacturing, targeting growth in medical, mobility, and textile markets.
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  4 December 2024

  FUCHS SE completes acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG

  The acquisition secures Swiss market access, retains STRUB's brand and management, and adds a research and production plant. STRUB employs 40, with EUR 15M sales in 2023.
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  16 September 2024

  FUCHS to Acquire Swiss Lubricant Firm STRUB & Co. AG

  The acquisition will provide market access and a research plant in Switzerland. Both companies share a focus on innovation and customized solutions. Completion is expected by end of 2024.

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  25 June 2024

  DePoly Begins Showcase Plant Construction in Switzerland

  The plant will recycle 500 tons of PET annually, creating 30 jobs, and serve as a model for future global expansion, targeting industries like apparel, food, and automotive.
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  18 June 2024

  Braskem and Georg Utz AG Collaborate on Recycled PP for Food Packaging

  Chemically recycled PP from post-consumer waste is used for circular food transport packaging, supporting sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
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  21 May 2024

  Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project

  A new plant will capture and liquefy CO2 from a Swiss biogas facility, reducing emissions and fossil CO2 reliance. The liquid CO2 will be used in various industrial and commercial applications.
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  13 October 2023

  Lonza to Add New ADC Filling Line at Stein Facility

  The new cGMP filling line will enhance bioconjugate handling and create 115 jobs by 2027, expanding end-to-end ADC manufacturing capabilities and supporting clinical and commercial supply.
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  27 June 2023

  DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland

  A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
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  29 March 2023

  Lonza Expands Drug Product Manufacturing in Visp

  The new cGMP line in Visp is operational, with first batches in April 2023. It supports clinical and commercial needs, enhancing end-to-end solutions and complementing recent site expansions.
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  16 February 2023

  Lonza Expands Bioconjugation Facility in Visp

  The expansion includes two new manufacturing suites, enhancing capabilities for clinical and commercial supply, and increasing process, analytical development, and quality control capacity.
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  1 July 2022

  Lonza to Build Large-Scale Drug Product Facility in Stein

  The CHF 500M facility, set for 2026 completion, will enhance end-to-end drug product manufacturing, leveraging existing infrastructure and focusing on sustainability with a photovoltaic roof.
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  9 June 2022

  BASF Expands Optical Brightener Production in Monthey

  Increased production capacity for Tinopal® CBS optical brighteners meets rising global demand, overcoming COVID-19 and supply chain challenges. Ideal for detergents, it supports EU Ecolabel standards.
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  31 May 2022

  DSM and Firmenich to Merge, Leading in Nutrition, Beauty, and Well-being

  The merger combines expertise in perfumery, taste, health, and nutrition, enhancing innovation and sustainability. It aims to better serve customers and drive growth with a strong global footprint.
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  22 September 2021

  Lonza Expands Drug Product Services in Switzerland

  Investment in new filling line and expanded Drug Product Services in Stein and Basel will enhance capabilities for various drug modalities, creating over 70 jobs and supporting clinical and commercial stages.
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  16 May 2021

  DuPont Expands European Manufacturing

  Investing $5M in Germany and Switzerland, DuPont boosts capacity for high-performance automotive adhesives, supporting demand for vehicle electrification and advanced mobility solutions.
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  11 January 2021

  CABB Pratteln Site Enhances Safety and Reliability

  Significant investments in Pratteln's production systems improve environmental impact and customer benefits, with upgrades in infrastructure, energy supply, and process control, despite rising costs.
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  30 January 2020

  Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

  The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
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  9 April 2019

  DSM Cuts CO2 Emissions at Swiss Vitamin Plant

  A new biomass plant reduces CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons/year, supplies steam and renewable electricity, and supports DSM's goal to cut greenhouse gases by 30% by 2030.
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  28 March 2019

  Merck Expands Biotech Manufacturing Capacity

  €150M investment in Aubonne, Switzerland, for new building with advanced tech to boost production of biotech medicines, meeting global demand. Completion expected by 2023.
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  14 January 2019

  Cerbios Expands High Potency API Manufacturing

  A new production line for larger volumes and batch sizes will be added, enhancing capacity for HPAIs and CDMO services, with completion expected in the second half of 2020.
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  27 October 2017

  Caloric to Build Pilot Plant for Electrochaea's Biomethanation Process

  The plant in Switzerland will convert CO2 and H2 into biomethane using microorganisms, focusing on modular design for scalability and efficiency.
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  19 June 2017

  BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland

  Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
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  22 October 2014

  Roche's 3 Billion CHF Basel Investment

  Investing in new R&D and office buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and historic renovations, the plan aims to consolidate operations, enhance sustainability, and improve work environments.
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  3 February 2014

  First Commercial Production of Renewable 5-HMF

  The Biochem-1 facility in Switzerland now produces up to 20 tonnes of high-purity 5-HMF annually from renewable feedstock, offering sustainable materials for various industries.
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  3 June 2013

  Clariant Advances Second-Generation Bioethanol Production

  The sunliquid® process now efficiently converts corn stover and sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, reducing greenhouse gases by 95% and avoiding competition with food production.
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  4 February 2013

  Brenntag Schweizerhall Partners with Bayer CropScience and Infrapark Baselland

  Brenntag will invest in a sulfuric acid dilution plant and relocate to Infrapark, enhancing supply efficiency and creating synergies with Bayer CropScience.
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  25 May 2005

  Huntsman Opens New Epoxy Resin Facility in Switzerland

  The new facility in Monthey will enhance production of multifunctional epoxy resins, doubling capacity and reducing delivery times for the aerospace industry, particularly in Europe.