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11/03/2026
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Evonik invests €52 million to expand silicone platform in Essen

Evonik has invested €52 million in expanding its silicone platform at the Essen Goldschmidtstrasse site in Germany. The investment included the construction of a new production plant and a large tank farm.

11/03/2026
Company

Evonik more optimistic after strong third quarter

Evonik continued to achieve strong earnings in the third quarter. The company's successful business performance suggests that operating profit for 2026 will likely be in the upper half of the guidance range.

09/22/2026
Company

Evonik sharpens growth strategy

Essen, Germany. With a clear focus on all its activities, Evonik will strengthen growth over the next three years. The business portfolio will be set up according to roles, and specific tasks will be assigned to the major sites in Germany.

09/11/2026
Company

Evonik concentrates business in Germany

Evonik plans to close two smaller sites in Germany by next year. At the company’s Hamburg site, around 50 employees currently supply products for the cosmetics and personal care industry.

08/27/2026
Company

Claus Rettig to serve as interim CEO of Evonik

At an extraordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board today appointed Dr. Claus Rettig to Evonik's Executive Board effective September 1, 2026, and appointed him Deputy Chairman.

08/04/2026
Company

Evonik reports strong second quarter

Essen, Germany. As announced on June 26, Evonik delivered strong earnings in the second quarter. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East caused supply chain bottlenecks, mainly outside Europe, resulting in an economic windfall.

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11/10/2026
Health Care

Evonik manufactures first batch of product from new Lipid Innovation Center in the U.S.

Evonik has manufactured the first batch of GMP-quality pharmaceutical lipids at its new Lipid Innovation Center (LINC) in Lafayette, Indiana, USA. Supported by the U.S. government, the large-scale facility at Evonik’s Tippecanoe site will produce pharmaceutical lipids that enable the manufacture of advanced therapies in the U.S.

11/09/2026
Oxeno

Evonik Oxeno introduces AI-based process optimization into live plant operations

AI-powered models translate insights from process simulations into plant control

11/09/2026
Animal Nutrition

Evonik puts the “Power of 65” and new Specialty Nutrition solutions in the spotlight at EuroTier 2026

Evonik will present the "Power of 65", highlighting the superior bioefficacy of MetAMINO®, and new Specialty Nutrition solutions at EuroTier 2026, taking place November 10–13 in Hanover, Germany. Connected services and digital solutions will also help demonstrate the company’s commitment to creating measurable value in animal production.

11/06/2026
Smart Effects

European Court of Justice confirms STOT RE 2 Classification of Silanamine

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld the classification of silanamine in the hazard class STOT RE 2.

10/27/2026
Interface & Polyurethane Additives

Evonik to showcase new polyurethane additive innovations at PU China 2026

Under the theme “Beyond the Surface”, Evonik will showcase its latest additive solutions for polyurethane (PU) foams at PU China 2026 in Shanghai from November 3-5. Highlights include two global and two Asia product debuts, reflecting Evonik's ongoing commitment to advancing foam performance, processing efficiency, and to offering more sustainable solutions, including negligible-emission catalysts and lower-GWP (Global Warming Potential) surfactants.

10/20/2026
High Performance Polymers

Evonik launches new, stiffer VESTAKEEP® PEEK dental grades, widening the possibilities of dental applications for PEEK-based materials

Evonik has introduced two new PEEK grades designed for use in long-term dental prosthetics.

10/19/2026
Animal Nutrition

Evonik launches Lypron® to complete its amino acid balancing concept for ruminants

Essen, Germany. Evonik is expanding its ruminant portfolio with the launch of Lypron®, a rumen-protected lysine solution designed to deliver targeted amino acid nutrition and support efficient, balanced feeding strategies in modern livestock production.

10/13/2026
Interface & Polyurethane Additives

Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas and Sanyo Chemical launch polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan

Evonik has partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corporation and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan for Japan. The partners aim to convert discarded foam into recycled polyols and amines for use in new polyurethane products.

10/07/2026
Health Care

Evonik wins CPHI Pharma Award 2026 for Self Driving Labs

Evonik has won the 2026 CPHI Pharma Award in the “Digital Transformation” category for its Self Driving Labs. The globally available CDMO service combines artificial intelligence, automation and chemical expertise in a closed-loop platform that autonomously designs, executes and evaluates experiments for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) process development.

10/05/2026
Health Care

Evonik develops new biodegradable excipients for oral drug delivery

Evonik is developing a novel biodegradable polymer platform that will form the basis for the next generation of its EUDRAGIT® functional excipients for oral drug delivery. The polymers combine a biodegradable end-of-life profile with performance comparable to today’s industry standards for solubility enhancement and delayed-release coatings.

09/14/2026
Health Care

Evonik breaks ground on biotechnology expansion in Slovakia

Evonik has broken ground on a new biotechnology expansion project at its Fermas site in Slovenská Ľupča, Slovakia. This marks the next major milestone in the approximately EUR 80 million investment to expand Evonik’s biotechnology capabilities and strengthen its contract manufacturing services for the company’s drug substance business.

09/11/2026
Company

Evonik concentrates business in Germany

Evonik plans to close two smaller sites in Germany by next year. At the company’s Hamburg site, around 50 employees currently supply products for the cosmetics and personal care industry.

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