Evonik to End Production of Polyethylene Waxes

ESSEN, Germany – Evonik Industries intends to shut down its production of polyethylene waxes in Herne, Germany, at the end of December 2010. The modification and sale of Fischer-Tropsch-based waxes will continue. Evonik will use best efforts to achieve a controlled withdrawal of the polyethylene waxes from the business.