Happy Birthday!
Evonik's 10th anniversary
A leader amongst international specialty chemical companies and successfully active in more than 100 countries. You can see here Evonik’s ten years over time.
The birth of Evonik Industries on September 12, 2007 is a milestone in our corporate history. Our roots go back more than 170 years, to an era before Edison’s lightbulb and Carl Benz’ motorcar—to the tumultuous period of the Ruhr region’s emergence as a conurbation shaped by industry and immigration. Back then, the pioneers of chemistry rapidly invented an entire industry. Within the predecessor companies of Evonik, they created the foundations of our rich store of inventiveness. Today, Evonik is one of the most creative producers of specialty chemicals, and it’s set to become the leading global company in its sector.
On September 12, Evonik Industries AG is given its name.
After one of the Group’s largest investments worldwide, the production of Plexiglas® molding compounds comes on stream.
The Evonik Foundation starts its work. Today, the foundation is active in the areas of science, education, culture, church, social issues, and sport.
Evonik acquires Tippecanoe Laboratories in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, building on its strengths in the field of pharmaceuticals.
The Borussia Dortmund soccer club celebrates its seventh German championship title—and the first one with Evonik.
Evonik builds on its strengths and focuses its business activities on specialty chemicals. With innovative prowess and a strong presence in the markets of the future.
On April 25, 9:21 AM, Evonik Industries AG is listed on the stock market.
The Executive Board decides to restructure Evonik into a strategic management holding with three chemical segments as independent limited companies (GmbHs).
015: Three plants on three continents
Evonik acquires the Specialty Additives business of Air Products for €3.5 billion and starts the process of integrating the 1,100 new colleagues.
Evonik takes over the global Silica business of J.M. Huber of New Jersey and welcomes almost 700 new colleagues.
