- In January 2025, Bayer reported notable advancements in its pharmaceutical growth strategy, highlighting multiple regulatory filings for key products such as darolutamide, finerenone, and elinzanetant
- In August 2024, Brenntag strengthened its position in the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors in Brazil through the acquisition of specialty chemical distributors PIC Química e Farmacêutica Ltda. (PIC) and Pharma Special
- In July 2024, Henkel Adhesive Technologies launched Bonderite M CR 1405, a chromium (III)-based agent that combines metal passivation and pretreatment in a single step. This product aims to enhance corrosion resistance while adhering to RoHS compliance, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional chromium-based treatments
- In November 2023, BASF and Krebs & Riedel collaborated to provide eco-friendly chromium plating solutions. This partnership focuses on reducing environmental impact while maintaining the performance of chromium plating in various applications



