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Belgium's Solvay to cut 140 jobs across two German sites
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 18, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 18, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Solvay plans to cut 140 jobs in Germany, ending TFA production by 2026 due to health concerns over PFAS chemicals.
(Reuters) - Belgian chemicals group Solvay said on Thursday it plans to cut 140 jobs across two sites as it consolidates its German footprint.
The group added it will allocate 25 million euros ($29.44 million) in restructuring expenses and strategic investments, mainly throughout 2026.
"Solvay is taking measures to secure its long-term competitiveness in Germany," the group said in a statement.
It will cut 100 jobs at its Bad Wimpfen site in Germany, as it ends production of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) products and all of its derivatives across the group by early 2026.
Solvay last year announced closing its Salindres site in France, which also made TFA and its fluorinated derivatives.
TFA products are classified as PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals" that do not break down easily in the human body or nature, according to the OECD definition.
PFAS, used in a wide range of products including non-stick cookware and firefighting foams, are associated with certain cancers, hormonal dysfunction and other diseases.
Solvay added it will also cut 40 jobs in its Garbsen site in Germany, which is scheduled to cease operations by 2028.
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(Reporting by Dimitri Rhodes, Editing by Louise Heavens and Richard Chang)
Restructuring refers to the process of reorganizing a company's structure, operations, or finances to improve efficiency and adapt to market changes.
Job cuts occur when a company reduces its workforce, often due to financial constraints or restructuring efforts.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals used in various products for their water- and grease-resistant properties.
A financial implication refers to the potential economic effects or consequences of a decision or action taken by a business or organization.
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