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Orion S.A.’s Sustainability Report Highlights Role in Electrification, Circular Economy
HOUSTON, May 28, 2026--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals producer, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing how the company’s materials are advancing electrification, energy storage and the circular economy.
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