Trinseo Announces Additional Restructuring Initiatives
Business and support function consolidation as well as exit of virgin polycarbonate production expected to result in
Effective October 1, 2024, the Company is combining the management of its Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses, resulting in a reduction in workforce due to the consolidation of business management roles and support functions. These actions began in the third quarter of 2024 and are anticipated to be substantially complete by the end of 2025. The expected annualized run rate cost savings is
The newly combined Engineered Materials, Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses will be led by Francesca Reverberi, SVP, Engineered Materials. Bregje “Bee” Van Kessel, who currently leads the Plastics Solutions and Polystyrene businesses, will assume the role of SVP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations reporting to David Stasse, EVP, Chief Financial Officer. Han Hendriks, who leads technology and innovation, will add oversight responsibilities for the Company’s sustainability activities as Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer.
Additionally, the Company has decided to exit virgin polycarbonate production at its Stade,
“These measures are the result of a thoughtful analysis of our portfolio and industry trends, combined with an understanding of the global competitive environment. We believe they will result in a more streamlined organizational structure that will fuel our ability to continue to grow strategically, while improving service to our customers and reducing costs,” said Trinseo President and CEO, Frank Bozich.
The Company expects to record total pre-tax restructuring charges of
“None of these actions are taken lightly, especially those directly impacting our colleagues. These are extremely difficult decisions that are in many ways driven by macroeconomic factors that are simply beyond our control,” said Bozich. Additionally, Bozich said, “The contributions of our talented employees are greatly valued, and we are committed to doing everything we can to help them transition during this challenging time. We also greatly appreciate the continued focus and resiliency of our dedicated employees around the world as we navigate these changes together.”
About Trinseo
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, partners with companies to bring ideas to life in an imaginative, smart, and sustainably focused manner by combining its premier expertise, forward-looking innovations, and best-in-class materials to unlock value for companies and consumers.
From design to manufacturing, Trinseo taps into decades of experience in diverse material solutions to address customers’ unique challenges in a wide range of industries, including building and construction, consumer goods, medical and mobility.
Trinseo’s approximately 3,100 employees bring endless creativity to reimagining the possibilities with clients all over the world from the company’s locations in
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