Covestro AG said Friday that it has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Markus Steilemann for a further five years.
Steilemann’s contract will now run until May 31, 2028, after the German polymer manufacturer and supplier’s supervisory board decided to extend the contract ahead of schedule.
Steilemann has been on the Covestro board of management since September 2015 and has been CEO since June 2018.
By Pierre Bertrand
Source: marketwatch.com
BASF will build a commercial scale battery recycling black mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. This investment strengthens BASF’s cathode active materials (CAM) production and recycling hub in Schwarzheide. The site is an ideal location for the build-up of battery recycling activities given the presence of many EV car manufacturers and cell producers in Central Europe.
Clariant says it is reducing its number of businesses from five to three, by merging units, under a reorganization that is in line with the company’s purpose-led strategy and cultural transformation. The moves will position Clariant for long-term sustainable growth, the company says.
Chemicals & plastics industry has the most diversified end-use market across all manufacturing industries. The industry returned to growth in 2021 but a supply chain crunch prevented it from becoming stronger. The market is likely to stabilize in the second half of 2022 with a supply-demand balance.
