History.
Our development ///
2021
Our intermediates BU is established as an independent company called IM Chemicals GmbH. IM Chemicals is divested.
2021
2018
ESIM Chemicals is sold to Sun European Partners. ESIM Holdings und Management Services is founded.
2018
2015
In September 2015 ESIM Chemicals is established as an independent company focusing on exclusive synthesis and intermediates and is acquired by ARDIAN.
2015
2014
Merger of DSM Pharmaceutical Products (of which DSM Fine Chemicals Austria is part of) and Patheon under DPx Holdings BV. Pharma Business consolidating under Patheon. Exclusive Synthesis and Intermediates Business (ESIM) is established under DPx Fine Chemicals ™.
2014
1996
Chemie Linz GmbH is acquired by DSM and renamed DSM Fine Chemicals Austria GmbH & Co KG.
1996
1987
Restructuring as Chemie Holding AG with independent subsidiaries: Chemie Linz GmbH, Agrolinz GmbH, CL-Pharma AG and Chemserv GmbH
1987
1983
Start of pyridate production including formulation
1983
1980
Entrance into fine chemical market with derivatives of maleic anhydride
1980
1970s
Diversification into industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and polymer compounds
1970s
1945
Site ownership and administration transferred to Republic of Austria after the war under the name of “Austrian Nitrogen Industries”
1945
1939
Linz site established as Stickstoffwerke AG to manufacture nitrogen-based fertilizers
1939