Evonik Awarded For Trade Excellence

 Essen, Germany-based chemical manufacturer Evonik, which has a site in Theodore, was recently honored by Gov. Kay Ivey with the 2024 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award, which recognizes excellence in exporting by companies in Alabama and aims to raise awareness of the positive impact of global trade on the state’s economy. Evonik employs approximately 1,000 people in Alabama at its sites in Theodore and Birmingham. At Theodore, it manufactures specialty chemicals, including coating additives for wind turbine blades, structural foams for aircraft, catalysts for biodiesel production and amino acids for optimized livestock farming. “The award is a great honor for Evonik, and we are grateful to local, state and federal partners for their support of our growth and export strategy,” said Kel Boisvert, member of Evonik’s North America Leadership Team and site manager in Theodore.