- In November 2023, Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division launched a hemostatic sealing patch, Ethizia, for controlling bleeding in surgeries
- In October 2024, German specialty chemicals company Evonik announced plans to scale back its adhesives and healthcare units to focus on core assets. The restructuring involves shedding operations, including its polyester business and production line for keto acids in Hanau, affecting about 260 employees.
