Evonik Goldschmidt Corp. recently announced it will merge into parent company Evonik Corp. on January 1, 2014. Following the merger, Evonik Goldschmidt will be fully incorporated into Evonik and no longer exist as a separate legal entity.

“Evonik Corp. reflects the strong brand value and the excellent reputation of Evonik Industries,” said Reinhold Brand, Ph.D., president of Evonik Goldschmidt and senior vice president and general manager of Evonik’s Consumer Specialties North American Business Unit. “The move will support our high-quality products, as well as our commitment to providing our customers with superior and sustainable solutions. This change reflects the company’s long-term strategy to advance its global image.”

For more information, visit www.evonik.com/north-america.