Industries
The chemical industry in the ChemCologne region is characterized by a large number of branches, covering nearly the whole range of chemistry, thus representing the "classic" value-creation chain.
- Petrochemistry incl. refineries
- Inorganic and organic basic chemistry
- Polymers incl. rubber
- Fibers
- Fine chemistry, incl. intermediate products and active ingredients for life science applications
- Agricultural chemistry
- Pharmaceuticals
Based on these industries a large number of processing industry businesses are located in the region, such as:
- Plastic and rubber processing
- Fiber refinement
- Paints and varnishes
- Adhesives
- Detergents
- Cosmetics and body care
- Pharmaceuticals (formulations)
The forward-looking developments in the fields of biotechnology (focus on red and white biotechnology) and new materials (including nanotechnology) are a major benefit to the region.