What happened to Perstorp's polyol plant in Toledo, Ohio, and when did it occur?

Perstorp, a Swedish company, closed its polyol plant in Toledo, Ohio on September 2, which employed about 130 people.

How has US chemical manufacturing employment changed since 1990, and what were the most recent figures cited?

US chemical manufacturing employment exceeded 1 million people in 1990, fell to about 780,000 in 2012, rose to a recent peak of 915,000 in 2022, and stood at 901,000 in August—down from the 2022 peak but up from 2012.

Business Watch: Symrise finds buyer for terpene unit, and more

Sep 8, 2026

Symrise is selling its terpene unit while Perstorp closes a polyol plant in Ohio, affecting 130 jobs. This occurs alongside declining US chemical manufacturing employment figures despite abundant domestic raw materials.

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2026-09-08

Business Watch: Symrise finds buyer for terpene unit, and more

Business Watch: Symrise finds buyer for terpene unit, and more

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