Evonik Industries
Profile
Evonik was originally the chemical manufacturing division of Ruhrkohle AG, a coal company headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, that merged with Degussa AG, a company that refined precious metals and manufactured pesticides. It was renamed and converted into a new company in 2007 but it is still majority controlled by the same shareholders that own RAG Aktiengesellschaft, the coal company. Degesch, a Degussa subsidiary, was one of the main manufacturers of Zyklon B, a chemical used by the Nazis to kill millions in the gas chambers. Degussa was also in charge of processing the gold dental fillings of those who were killed.
Chemicals, Specialty chemicals
Violations
| Top 5 Offense Groups (Groups Defined) | Penalty Total | Number of Records |
|---|---|---|
| competition-related offenses | $16,775,454 | 3 |
| environment-related offenses | $2,503,280 | 33 |
| employment-related offenses | $258,853 | 3 |
| safety-related offenses | $181,913 | 21 |
(September 29, 2022)
Activism
In the Matter of Evonik/PeroxyChem, Part 3 Administrative Complaints,
Federal Trade Commission | April 30, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission authorized an action to block Evonik Industries AG’s proposed $625 million acquisition of PeroxyChem Holding Company, alleging the merger of the chemical companies would substantially reduce competition in the Pacific Northwest and the Southern and Central United States ....
- A Community Voice
- Alliance for Affordable Energy
- Climate Reality New Orleans
- Coalition Against Death Alley
- Healthy Gulf
- Justice and Beyond
- Louisiana Bucket Brigade
- Louisiana League of Conscious Voters
- New Orleans Office Sierra Club
- Poor Peoples Campaign
- SouthWings
- Sunrise Movement, New Orleans
- RISE St. James
- 350 New Orleans
& Lawsuits
Evonik Corp. Latest Employer Sued Over 401(k) Fees, Mutual Funds
Jacklyn Wille | Bloomberg Law | March 2, 2020
Two participants in Evonik Corp.'s 401(k) plan filed a proposed class action in the District of New Jersey claiming the plan’s fiduciaries chose excessively expensive investment options without properly investigating cheaper alternatives.
Environmental Impacts
A tale of Two Toxic Cities - The EPA’s Bungled Response to an Air Pollution Crisis Exposes a Toxic Racial Divide
Sharon Lerner | The Intercept | February 24, 2019
After a crucial division of the Environmental Protection Agency reassessed the dangers of two key pollutants — ethylene oxide and chloroprene — the risk of cancer from air pollution shot up in many communities around the country.
2014 National Air Toxics Assessment
William Subra | Disaster STS Netwrok | August 27, 2018
In August 22, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2014
National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA).
2014 National Air Toxics Assessment
William Subra | Disaster STS Netwrok | August 27, 2018
In August 22, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2014
National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA).
PERI Pollution Indexes
Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.
& Relations
Two orders for Morrisburg’s Evonik after December explosion
Cornwall News Watch | January 6, 2021
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has issued two orders for Morrisburg’s Evonik Oil Additives after a December fire and explosion severely injured a worker.
Ex-Evonik Corp. Workers Advance Challenge to 401(k) Funds, Fees
Jacklyn Wille | Bloomberg Law | December 31, 2020
Two former Evonik Corp. employees are moving forward with a proposed class action challenging the fees and investment options in the company’s $1 billion 401(k) plan, after a New Jersey federal judge declined to dismiss the lawsuit’s core claims.
Worker Hurt After Explosion and Fire at Evonik Plant
John S. Forrester | Powder and Bulk Solids | February 8, 2020
An explosion and fire occurred at the Evonik oil additives facility in Morrisburg, ON in the early hours of December 4 that left one worker with injuries, the company announced in a release Tuesday.
Explosion and fire kills two at Evonik plant in Germany
Hazard Ex | April 3, 2012
An explosion and fire has killed two workers at Evonik Industries chemical plant in Marl, northern Germany.
Financials
Note: Most recent list is not always the most complete list.
Croctail Subsidiary Tool using the CorpWatch API - This API extracts the subsidiary relationship information from Exhibit 21 of companies' 10-K filings with the US SEC.
- CIK numbers link to SEC database (EDGAR)
- Section 21 links to SEC list of companies.
- Evonik Croctail Profile
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Political Influence
Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.
OpenSecrets.org Profile of Evonik
Import & Export Data
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- ImportYeti Profile of Evonik (USA), Evonik (Germany)
Evonik to expand plasticizer portfolio
Hydrocarbon Processing | November 15, 2021
Evonik plans to launch new plasticizer products based on the raw material INA (Isononanol) next year. This will strengthen the Group's global business in plasticizers, which are used in particular for flexible PVC products such as cables, flooring and roofing membranes. The new products are to be manufactured at the Group's largest site in Marl, Germany.
Evonik completes sodium methylate capacity expansion in Mobile, Alabama
Evonik Press Release | March 23, 2021
Evonik Corporation has completed a significant capacity expansion of its sodium methylate production facility located in Mobile, Ala. With the expansion, the production unit will now be capable of producing up to 90,000 metric tons per year.
Evonik opens advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham with expansion
Jerry Underwood | Made In Alabama | May 13, 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Evonik announced today that it has successfully commissioned an advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham that will support global demand for the use of its RESOMER-brand bioresorbable polymers with implantable medical devices and parenteral drug products.
Evonik Building $441 Million Specialty Chemical Complex in Germany
Inspectioneering | September 19, 2019
Specialty chemicals company Evonik has officially begun construction on its largest investment to date in Germany.
Procurement
Evonik contracts with the U.S. Federal government (via USA Spending)