What kind of company is Evonik?

What kind of company is Evonik?

speciality chemicals company
Evonik Industries AG is a stock-listed German speciality chemicals company headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the second largest chemicals company in Germany, and one of the largest speciality chemicals companies in the world.

Who started Evonik?

chemist Theodor Goldschmidt
Evonik’s roots: The chemist Theodor Goldschmidt founded the company “Chemische Fabrik Th. Goldschmidt” in Berlin 170 years ago in 1847. In 1889/1890, the company then relocated to Essen, where it laid the foundations for today’s Goldschmidtstrasse site.

What does Evonik sell?

Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. We may not manufacture tires, mattresses, medications, or animal feeds, but Evonik is part of all of those products –and many more.

Where is evevonik based?

Evonik is based in Germany, and we do business around the whole world. We’re active in more than 100 countries globally and operate production plants in 27 countries on six continents.

Who is Evonik Industries?

Evonik Industries employs about 37,000 people and carries out activities in more than 100 countries. The operating activities are organized into six business units which are a part of the chemicals business area. Evonik is the main sponsor of German football club Borussia Dortmund.

When was the Evonik Foundation established?

The Foundation was established on 10 July 2007, and Evonik Industries was created on 12 September 2007. The original plan foresaw the IPO of Evonik Industries in the first half of 2008.

What happened to Evonik Immobilien GmbH?

Evonik Immobilien GmbH was amalgamated with TreuHandStelle GmbH and placed on a more independent basis in the medium term. As per the resolution of the general meeting held on 25 November 2011, the name of the subsidiary Evonik Immobilien GmbH was changed to Vivawest GmbH.