Tag: Chemical industry
Evonik: Warning about the “brown mob” – Economy
Christian Kullmann, head of the chemical company Evonik, is worried about the European elections – and about business. The company is therefore cutting jobs, especially in management – and is…
Chemical companies: Industry doubts the coal phase-out – Economy
Markus Steilemann is CEO of the plastics manufacturer Covestro and President of the Chemical Association. He believes that a quick abandonment of climate-damaging power plants is unrealistic. An opinion with…
BASF is tightening its austerity measures – economy
Martin Brudermüller, CEO of the chemical company BASF, says goodbye with bad news for the employees at the headquarters in Ludwigshafen. The group will save more and cut more jobs…
BASF wants to save even more and cut jobs
As of: February 23, 2024 10:38 a.m Profits have collapsed, sales have shrunk: At the chemical company BASF, the board of directors is responding to the crisis with another savings…
How von der Leyen deals with industry – economics
The lobby of the energy-intensive industry is demanding: Give us more money and lower the requirements, or we will be gone and leave you unemployed. Ursula von der Leyen shouldn’t…
EU: Why industry is putting Europe under pressure – Economy
The head of the world’s largest chemical company begins with a warning that could hardly be clearer. Europe’s basic materials industry is struggling with historical challenges, says BASF CEO Martin…
BASF: After Russia, Martin Brudermüller is relying on the Chinese economy
Sometimes this man cannot be tamed. Then Martin Brudermüller, 62, steps from one foot to the other. He talks himself into a rage, gesticulates, stirs the air with his hands.…
Bayer: Former top researcher harshly criticizes the structure and working methods of the giant corporation – WirtschaftsWoche
Bayer: Former top researcher harshly criticizes the structure and working methods of the giant company WirtschaftsWoche source site
BASF’s profits and sales plummet surprisingly sharply
As of: January 19, 2024 10:21 a.m The chemical company BASF missed its forecasts last year. Sales and profits decline. The business prospects for the entire industry have recently deteriorated…
Bayer plans major staff cuts – economy
Bayer boss Bill Anderson has never made a secret about what the ideal employee looks like for him and what structure a company should have. Employees should think like entrepreneurs…