The Evonik Minute

In this episode: Evonik ensures supply chain resilience through its partnership with Uber Freight, we celebrate Women’s History Month with highlights from groW chapters across North America, and we showcase how Evonik teams are strengthening safety and community engagement through impactful initiatives.

In this episode: Evonik kicks off 2026 with its first town hall of the year, we spotlight the Pause for Safety initiative and its impactful programs across North America, and we share how Evonik colleagues in Virginia are making a difference through community volunteer efforts.

In this episode: Evonik celebrates two colleagues honored with the 2026 STEP Ahead Awards for their contributions to manufacturing, launches a refreshed Career Ambassador Program to empower employees as company representatives, and receives recognition from the AlabamaGermany Partnership for driving progress in bioscience and strengthening international ties.

In this episode: Evonik Crosslinkers celebrates 30 years of production excellence and safety at its IPDI facility in Alabama, we highlight Lunar New Year celebrations organized by the ASPIRE Employee Resource Group, and we unveil the audio-visual studio at its Americas headquarters in New Jersey.

In this episode: Members of Evonik’s Oil Additives team, discuss their recent relocation from Horsham, Pennsylvania to the Allentown Innovation Hub, a strategic move designed to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and position the team for future growth in lubricant solutions.

In this episode: Evonik launches a new apprenticeship program in Indiana to prepare future manufacturing professionals, highlights decades of employee-driven support for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Alabama, and celebrates the impactful work of Employee Resource Groups in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across North America.

In this episode: Evonik’s Tippecanoe Labs mentors the next generation of engineers, groW Americas celebrates five years of empowering employees, and more.

In this episode: Evonik celebrates the first anniversary of the Pause for Safety initiative, showcases employee-driven holiday community efforts across North America, and reflects on a year of resilience, innovation, and investment in the Americas region.

In this episode: Evonik names a new President for the Americas region, introduces a new procurement strategy to achieve major savings, and highlights the impact of a new NMR spectrometer at the Allentown Innovation Hub.

In this episode: Evonik's Saratoga Springs facility plays a crucial role in the semiconductor supply chain, the ETAD program celebrates its third graduating class while welcoming new engineering talent, Evonik honors military veterans with a Wall of Honor at Tippecanoe Labs, and more.

In this episode: Evonik hosts a Lipid Nanoparticle Innovation Workshop in Boston, Tippecanoe Laboratories celebrates Safety Days in Indiana, and Evonik colleagues engage with local students during Manufacturing Week.

In this episode: We delve into the highlights from the recent RD&I Insights event held at the Allentown Innovation Hub, where attendees from various business lines came together to showcase over 30 projects, emphasizing key areas such as safety, sustainability, and cutting-edge research initiatives.

In this episode: Evonik’s Mobile site is recognized as a founding member of Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP), veterans restore a historic cemetery in Indiana, and Evonik colleagues in New Jersey volunteer to harvest corn for local food banks.

In this episode: Evonik hosts a safety workshop in Ohio focusing on Life Safety Assessment Tools, the Havre de Grace pilot plant celebrates 40 years of safety excellence, and Evonik colleagues learn to engage with congressional and local representatives.

In this episode: Some of Evonik's 2025 interns shares insights from the Summer Professional Enrichment (SPE) program, discussing their experiences and key takeaways from the twelve-week program. We highlight how they are tackled real-world challenges, built valuable connections, and prepared for future careers in the chemical industry.

In this episode: Evonik’s Allentown site sets a new sustainability benchmark, the Little Rock facility inspires young women in STEM, and sites across the region lead successful backpack drives to support local students.

In this episode: Rohacell celebrates a major production milestone, Evonik’s Maitland facility receives the Safe Handling Award, and the North America Rotational Program (NAROT) marks the completion of its first rotations for the 2024 cohort.

In this episode: Evonik's Mobile facility exceeds its energy efficiency goals, Calvert City is set to receive the Kentucky Governor’s Safety Award, and Mobile successfully relocates a group of bees through their "Operation Swarm."

In this episode: Evonik Mexico hosts an ESHQ health and safety fair for employees, while a colleague in Alabama is honored for his years of volunteer work in pharmaceuticals.

In this episode: Evonik invests in promising new companies at the inaugural Venture Capital Portfolio Day, we celebrate six months of the "Pause for Safety" initiative, and eight high school graduates are awarded with Evonik's merit scholarships.

In this episode: Evonik strengthens ties with Alabama and Virginia through discussions with state leaders, the Americas headquarters hosts a German Chamber of Commerce delegation to enhance international collaboration, and colleagues in Canada judge a local science competition.

In this episode: Evonik conducts safety drills at its Janesville and Morrisburg sites, enhancing emergency preparedness, while a colleague in Mexico organizes a charity event to support underprivileged children.

In this episode: Evonik honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and colleagues from Louisiana participate in the Texas MS 150 bike ride to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In this episode: Evonik's Chief Operations Officer Americas discusses tariffs and their impact on North American operations, one of our colleagues showcases her work in enhancing plastic recyclability, and Evonik sites celebrate "Bring Your Child to Work Day."

In this episode: Evonik Mexico President, Martin Toscano, gives his insights on tariffs and their impact on North American operations, and the Mobile site is honored as a finalist for the "Coolest Thing Made in Alabama" for its innovative ROHACELL® product.

In this episode: Evonik welcomes Lauren Kjeldsen as the newest Executive Board member for the Americas, the Wisconsin site receives the Large Business of the Year award for its community commitment, and the Mobile, Alabama, site inspires the next generation of STEM leaders through a hands-on educational event.

In this episode: Evonik celebrates the graduation of its North America Rotational Engineers, leaders from the U.S. chemical industry convene in Washington, D.C., and Evonik's Shift Leadership Program aims to equip team leaders and supervisors with essential skills.

In this episode: Evonik reaffirms its commitment to its Employee Resource Groups, Shabnam Nejand is honored with the Women MAKE Award for 2025, and the Mobile, Alabama site hosts "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" to inspire the next generation of female engineers.

In this episode: Evonik's tenth trainee cohort of the International Professional Rotational Enrichment Program (IPREP) returns from working in Germany, and Birmingham Labs in Alabama celebrates the five-decade career of one of its scientists during Black History Month.

In this episode: Evonik celebrates Black History Month with a focus on "African Americans and Labor," the Mobile, Alabama site is honored by the Environmental Protection Agency, and Tippecanoe Labs in Indiana hosts a Wizard Science show to inspire young minds.

In this episode: Evonik's new branding campaign highlights the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, Winter Storm Enzo hits the Southern U.S. with record snowfall, and Evonik's California site navigates challenges amidst the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

In this episode: Mike Popula and Briana Schaefer discuss the launch of Evonik's new German-style dual vocational training program at the Allentown site, designed to equip high school graduates with essential industry skills and expand Evonik's potential workforce in the Lehigh Valley region.

In this episode: Geoff Varga discusses Evonik's hybrid work model at a panel in New York City, and environmental engineer Tyler Johnson shares her career journey in Minority Engineer Magazine.

In this episode: Early Career Professionals converge at GREEC Week in Alabama to forge future leaders, and Evonik employees across North America use Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to support their communities.

In this episode: President North America Guido Skudlarek discusses potential impacts of the U.S. elections on transatlantic trade, Evonik's Morrisburg site celebrates its 60th anniversary, and Evonik's Vancouver site thrives in a booming biotech hub.

In this episode: Evonik's groW Americas shines as a top U.S. Employee Resource Group, the Emergency Response Team in Mobile, Ala., prepares for any emergency, and a Halloween celebration in Wisconsin highlights diversity.

In this episode: Evonik expands hydrogen peroxide production in Maitland, Ontario, highlights Lehigh Valley's role as a STEAM industry hub, and celebrates October as Manufacturing Month.

In this episode: Takeaways from Guido Skudlarek after his first 100 days as President North America, and Evonik’s site in Charleston, South Carolina, celebrates the groundbreaking of a new production line.

In this episode: Evonik's Tippecanoe Labs transforms safety training into an unforgettable experience; and Allentown's Innovation Hub celebrates its second anniversary of shaping the future for Evonik.

In this episode: Evonik's Calvert City site wins its second consecutive Governor's Safety Award; and we hear from Customer Service Lead, Selena Cleghorn, who was recently featured in Evonik’s Folio Magazine.

In this episode: Evonik's Women's ERG, groW Americas, is recognized as one of the Top 25 in the U.S.; Summer interns gain professional work experience at Evonik sites; and Evonik's Mobile, Ala., site participates in the 11th Annual Kid's Day festival.

In this episode: Indiana's Heartland BioWorks Tech Hub, which includes Evonik's Tippecanoe Labs, receives $51m in federal funding; and Evonik wins the "Project of the Year" award from the Plastics Pipe Institute for some improvements at the Baton Rouge Zoo.

In this episode: Evonik announces the opening of a new innovation site in Cambridge, Mass.; we hear about the cultural mindset of sustainability from Evonik's Bonnie Tully; and Evonik awards eight recent graduates with its 20th annual North America Merit Scholarship program.

In this episode: Evonik announces changes to its North American leadership team; we look at a new plant in Weston, Michigan, for ultra-high-purity colloidal silica; and Evonik veterans in Indiana are honored by a special recognition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In this episode: Evonik highlights several upcoming events, hosted by the EQuALS employee resource group, that are taking place in honor of Pride Month; and we introduce two women from Evonik were recently recognized by prestigious local publications.

In this episode: Evonik highlights sustainability at the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, the opportunities and challenges for women in the chemical industry, and a look at harmful stereotypes about Asian Americans.

In this episode: Alabama's Governor honors Evonik for trade excellence, the launch of a new employee guide on Gender Transition in the Workplace, and how Evonik's North America Headquarters celebrated Bring Your Child to Work Day.

In this episode: Evonik's donation to the United Way in Louisiana, a promising mentorship pilot program for high school students in Alabama, and a look into how Evonik employees have been volunteering in their communities.

The episode covers a range of topics as vast as the North America region: Recent North American solar eclipse., the 4.8 earthquake that struck the U.S. Northeast, the potential of nearshoring in Mexico, a group of recent engineering graduates, and a recap of some events for International Day of Women and Girls in Science.