Research and Development

Innovation means further development. In addition to strengthening our core competencies, our focus is therefore on the development of our product and service portfolio.

Through close cooperation with customers and partners we can meet the needs of the market at an early stage with applications and technologies. Every sixth ALTANA employee works in research and development.

Our four divisions stand for the success of our research and development activities. Their synergies fuel our innovation engine. With 68 laboratory and 64 manufacturing sites worldwide, we act fast, agilely, and regionally. Whether in the field of paint additives, pigments, insulating materials, or coatings: Our aim is always to be the best at everything we do.

BYK - Innovation, Service, and Customer Orientation

BYK is the globally successful Additives & Instruments division of the ALTANA Group. It encompasses the additives of the BYK Group and the instruments business of BYK-Gardner.

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ECKART - Brilliant and Innovative Solutions

ECKART is the leading international manufacturer of metallic and pearlescent pigments for the paints and coatings industry, the graphic arts, plastics, aerated concrete and cosmetics industries.

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ELANTAS - Focus on the Global Electrical and Electronics Industry

ELANTAS produces insulating materials for the electrical and electronics industry. They help to ensure that product design engineers can construct eversmaller and more powerful electronic devices, thus saving materials and energy.

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ACTEGA - Focus on Packaging

ACTEGA develops and produces specialty coatings, sealants, printing inks, and adhesives for rigid and flexible packaging and the graphic arts industry.

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