Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. We are
active in more than 100 countries around the world and employ more than 36,000
people.
Specialty chemicals means: small quantities with a big impact, and a whole
lot of creativity. As a partner to our customers, we develop better solutions
for people as well as the environment - in almost all areas of life.
This fits perfectly with China’s new course of green development,
high-quality economy, and pursuit of better life.
Things were “made in China” in the past. But today more and more products and
solutions are “designed in China” and “innovated in China”.The country is moving at what we now call “China Speed”.
With the long-held policy of reform and opening up and a can-do spirit, China
is increasingly becoming a center of technological innovation.
Evonik is very proud of being part of this historical process, and
established a strong presence in China.
Our business started in China already in the 1930’s. We now employ over 3,000
employees and operate ten production sites in China. We are committed to grow
our business here.Today China is the world’s biggest chemical market with highest growth
potential. Opening-up is a win-win for both foreign chemical companies and the
Chinese chemical industry. It draws inflows of both technology and
investment.
By joining China's opening-up, Evonik gets closer to customers in the region
and becomes more competitive in the global market. So did many of our
multi-national peers.The whole chemical industry is driving the sustainability agenda along our
value chain. The market is shifting to higher quality and more environmentally
friendly products and solutions.For years, Evonik has been stepping up R&D in China.
The R&D center in Shanghai plays a key role in Evonik’s global R&D
strategy. Today we conduct a large number of research and development projects
there, together with our local partners and customers.
Evonik is encouraged by the Chinese government’s plan to further broaden
market access, strengthen protection of intellectual property rights, and expand
imports.
This shows how much the government values a vibrant economy and an
innovation-driven development strategy.
Evonik sees China as an important part of globalization, leading opening up
and development in the world. We anticipate more initiatives and policy support
in creating an even more attractive business environment.
Through the China Development Forum, we are able to stay current with China’s
latest development strategy.
It is exciting to see that “Green Development” and “Transition of Growth
Drivers” are two major topics at this year’s annual conference.
I am confident that Evonik could offer valuable input to the discussions -
based on our experience of being a leading specialty chemicals company with
strong innovation power.We look forward to cooperating with the relevant authorities by sharing our
creative solutions.
Please accept my sincere congratulations to the China Development Forum for
all the significant achievements in the past 20 years.May CDF have an even more successful future!