Evonik to close Witten plant as it exits polyester

With its exit from the loss-making global polyester business, Evonik is closing its Witten plant in 2027; 266 employees are affected. The closure is part of the extended 'Tailor Made' savings program. Cross-reference: the 266 affected are part of the 3,200 jobs under the 'Tailor Made' programme expanded the same day (layoffs entry of 18 June 2026); the figure is carried there and set to null here to avoid double counting.