BASF and Carlyle complete coatings transaction

The coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF announced on October 10, 2025, was completed on June 30, 2026, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The enterprise value of the transaction amounted to €7.7 billion. On June 30, 2026, BASF received...

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Changes Leadership

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is announcing a change in leadership: On July 1, 2026, Dr. Alexander Rozmán will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, who is joining the Management Board of the Freudenberg Group where...

The Material Effect Behind the Game

Football may look simple: a ball, two teams, one pitch. In reality, the modern game is a high-performance system shaped by talent, tactics and training, and enabled by advanced materials. Across modern football, materials play a role in helping enable speed, control,...