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As a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry worldwide Röhm has a lot to tell. And that is what we like to do. Please find here our latest press releases.
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Dr. Maren Otte
Head of Corporate Communications
Röhm GmbH
Deutsche-Telekom-Allee 9
64295 Darmstadt, Germany
P +49 173 3258758
Maren.Otte@roehm.com
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Dr. Otto Röhm Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame
Dr. Otto Röhm, a company founder and namesake of today’s Röhm GmbH, has been posthumously inducted into the prestigious Plastics Hall of Fame. The ceremonial induction into the “Class of 2025” will take place on October 7, 2025, on the eve of K 2025 in Düsseldorf – the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber.
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Röhm recognized as a leader in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment 2024 program
Röhm has been recognized as a global leader in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) supplier assessment program for its commitment to climate protection along the supply chain.
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Shutdown of the Westwego Facility
Röhm America LLC confirms that operations at its Westwego, Louisiana facility were officially discontinued as of end of June, 2025. This step was first announced two years ago as part of Röhm’s long-term strategic transformation.
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Debut for Opel and for PLEXIGLAS®: The Grandland Electric is the first series model with an illuminated logo
- Confident revamping of the traditional Opel brand with innovative illuminated brand lettering
- Automotive supplier HELLA Lighting has integrated letters with a 3D effect made of PLEXIGLAS® molding compound into the center section of the multi-part rear light
- Brand PMMA from Röhm offers highest optical quality and excellent formability for illuminated emblems and lettering
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Price adjustments for Röhm’s PMMA molding compounds due to tariffs
Due to ongoing geopolitical developments and planned increased tariffs affecting the worldwide trade the costs for the production and distribution of PMMA molding compounds increase. For this reason, the Röhm Group must react to the corresponding tariff increases.
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"Creating Sustainable Value":
Röhm publishes ESG Report 2024 based on future ESRS requirements
- Progress made in all ESG areas
- Europe-wide recycling alliance founded
- Golden Principle developed to strengthen safety record
- Gender pay gap analysis conducted
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Start of production with Röhm’s industry leading LiMA technology in Bay City
- Röhm’s first C2-based MMA plant in North America using proprietary LiMA technology
- The state-of-the-art 250kt plant has a higher yield and significantly lower CO2 emissions than traditional production routes and increases the supply security for Röhm’s customers
- With this project, Röhm is emphasizing its commitment to innovation, technology and sustainability as well as its willingness to continuously invest in the business
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Price increase for all XT® Polymer molding compounds
Effective April 1, 2025, Röhm GmbH will increase the prices for its XT® Polymer molding compounds.
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PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT makes Lancia’s light chalice shine
- The next-generation Lancia Ypsilon showcases an elegant lighting motif, heralding the iconic Italian brand’s electric era
- PMMA molding compounds from Röhm deliver appealing design freedom for signature front lights
- PLEXIGLAS® Optical HT combines good optical quality with a higher heat deflection temperature under increased long-term service temperatures
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Incident in Bay City
On Friday, March 7, an over-pressurization incident occurred at the Bay City site. While commissioning a chiller unit, a small amount of ammonia vapor was released.
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