Tag: Association of the Chemical Industry VCI
German industry in crisis – 3 scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Endgame for German industry – three scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Endgame for German industry – three scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
VCI warns of dramatic developments and company bankruptcies
Frankfurt According to the industry association VCI, the prospects for the chemical industry in Germany have continued to deteriorate in recent months. Association President Markus Steilemann drew a correspondingly bleak…
VCI warns of dramatic developments and company bankruptcies
Gloomy outlook for chemistry The high energy prices are causing problems for the industry. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to the industry association VCI, the prospects for the chemical industry in…
Sentiment among German companies in China at an all-time low
Berlin Never in recent years has the mood among German companies in China been as bad as it is at the moment. This is shown by the annual business climate…
EU agrees on CO2 border adjustment
aluminum sheets It has not yet been clarified how the export of metals to the world market will continue to be worthwhile. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels In the future, the EU…
German chemical and pharmaceutical companies are drawn to the USA
BASF plant in the USA The German chemical industry is oriented towards the west. (Photo: BASF SE) Dusseldorf, New York The German chemical and pharmaceutical industry is increasingly relocating its…
DSW boss Marc Tüngler practices self-criticism
“The fact that the state is deliberately initiating a violation of code rules irritates me like many other people and is to be criticized,” says Tüngler in an interview with…
High energy costs accelerate the conversion
Andreas Plesske “We’ve been investing in regenerative energies for a long time, but since the outbreak of the war we’ve directed investments in these energy sources to a significantly greater…
High energy costs accelerate the conversion
Solar park in North Rhine-Westphalia Many companies are using the crisis as an opportunity to become more energy efficient. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf, Berlin The energy crisis is accelerating the green…
The Gas Commission criticizes the Chancellor’s plans
Robert Habeck (Greens) and Olaf Scholz (SPD) The Federal Minister of Economics has openly distanced himself from the Chancellor’s position. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Several members of the gas expert commission…
Help despite profit? Company faces ban on bonuses & dividends
Plant of a chemical company Energy-intensive industries are relieved by the gas price brake, but sometimes they make high profits even without it. (Photo: imago images/Future Image) Dusseldorf, Berlin Companies…
Recession could slow down the chemical industry’s green transition
Dusseldorf Despite the current economic crisis, the German chemical manufacturers are sticking to their plans for the green conversion. This is shown by a survey by the Handelsblatt among several…
Recession could slow down the chemical industry’s green transition
Dusseldorf Despite the current economic crisis, the German chemical manufacturers are sticking to their plans for the green conversion. This is shown by a survey by the Handelsblatt among several…
Those are the Commission’s proposals
Interim report of the expert commission Michael Vassiliadis, Veronika Grimm and Siegfried Russwurm (from left) explained the results on Monday. (Photo: IMAGO/Jürgen Heinrich) Berlin The Gas and Heat Commission of…
Government agrees on “defense shield” against high energy prices
Berlin The federal government is launching a €200 billion aid fund to relieve citizens and businesses of the increased energy costs. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens)…
That’s why the economy wants it to be abolished
Call for help from the bakery Because of the enormous increase in energy costs, many companies see their existence threatened. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens)…
Old coal-fired power plants are only hesitantly connected to the grid
coal power plants In practice, commissioning proves to be difficult. Berlin For Gilles Le Van, the matter is clear: “We have to exhaust all available domestic reserves. For example, the…
Old coal-fired power plants are only hesitantly connected to the grid
coal power plants In practice, commissioning proves to be difficult. Berlin For Gilles Le Van, the matter is clear: “We have to exhaust all available domestic reserves. For example, the…