Here you find the current press releases for ALTANA. Would you like to receive our press releases regularly to keep you up to date? Then register here.
• ALTANA and BYK support the educational project "Stiftung Kinder forschen" in Wesel
• Around 150 school and kindergarten children experiment with flying and rolling
• Creative experiments awaken the curiosity and a spirit of discovery
• Customers benefit from ALTANA's solution expertise in 3D printing: innovative high-performance materials and flexible production capacities
• Particular customer proximity for high-quality 3D printing materials, reliable supply chains and short delivery times
• Sales increase by 16 percent to 3,169 million euros
• EBITDA rises by 27 percent
• Research and development spending grows by an additional 8 percent
• Investments in sites, digitalization, and sustainability surge by 30 percent
• Outlook: Further growth under own steam and through acquisitions
• Goal: virtually greenhouse gas-free worldwide in all three scopes by 2050
• Already by 2040, a reduction of emissions within ALTANA’s direct influence (Scope 1 and 2) by 90 percent
• Science-based approach: ALTANA’s climate targets have been confirmed by the renowned Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• Progress so far: Between 2014 and 2023, ALTANA already reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 70 percent
• Runaya and ECKART have entered a strategic alliance for production of spherical atomized aluminum granules
• Products are used in high-end applications in aerospace, solar panels and high value effect pigments
• Joint venture will establish a new facility in India to produce products with a low carbon footprint
• Runaya and ECKART have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manufacture high-quality aluminum pigments
• Sales reach 1,637 million euros
• All divisions and regions worldwide contribute to growth
• EBITDA up 46 percent in the first half of 2024, with a margin at 17.5 percent
• Research and development expenditure augmented by a further 6 percent
• Investment projects to expand several sites progressing
• YUNICO® promotes the sustainability of food packaging by enabling recycling
• Technology improves the mechanical properties of packaging
• Product solution increases customer benefits through individualized application solutions
• ALTANA division BYK and NORDTREAT initiate joint development of bio-based flame retardant additives
• UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund expands its portfolio with a sustainable bio-industry innovation
• Bio-based NORFLAM® technology, successfully launched in the market, is at the core of the investment
• Team from Landesgymnasium Sankt Afra aims to make car washing more sustainable
• New innovation building – modern and sustainable
• Heating and cooling with 100 percent renewable energies (heat pumps and photovoltaic systems)
• Commitment to Germany as an innovation location
• Even greater customer proximity and exclusive seminar offerings thanks to integrated seminar and function rooms
• Project costs of around 25 million euros
• Sales decline by 9 percent to 2,742 million euros
• EBITDA margin at 14 percent due to inflation and acquisitions
• Research and development increases by a further 2 percent
• Outlook: Growth, also through acquisitions and further investments
• Prof. Dr. Frank Richter succeeds Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber
• Ruud Joosten new member of the Supervisory Board
House of Junior Researchers educational project implemented in Wesel
Around 170 school and kindergarten children have carried out research
Creative experiments around noise insulation and high buildings
Comprehensive Renovation and Innovation Plan Unveiled for High Voltage Laboratory and Facilities with CHF 12.5 Million Investment
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked ourselves: What actually inspires talented women and girls to work in science?
• Acquisition of Silberline, a leading international manufacturer of aluminum effect pigments
• Strengthening of ALTANA’s ECKART division with the addition of new research and production facilities, particularly in North America and Asia
• Manufacturer-independent and system-open product range expanded by first high-performance material for SLA applications
• Innovative new products for mold production, for example in audiology, and the production of ESD-compliant materials
• Visit us at formnext: Hall 12.1, Booth F99
The “All Children Have Potential” initiative aims to provide support to students at Wesel Elementary School who come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds in order to create equal opportunities. One of the mentors involved in this project is Alexandra Linden. She derives great motivation from witnessing the joy in the eyes of these children.
• Dr. Jörg Hinnerwisch, so far Chief Technology Officer at BYK, assumes the role of Division President and joins ALTANA’s Executive Management Team
• Dr. Tammo Boinowitz shifts his focus to responsibilities within the ALTANA Management Board, a position he has held since the start of this year
• Head of the Paint Additives business line Dr. Stefan Mößmer becomes a managing director for the Marketing & Commercial area at BYK
• Sales decrease by 11 percent, amounting to 1,393 million euros
• Half-year EBITDA margin at 14 percent
• Research and development expenditure grows by 5 percent
• Continued expansion through agreed acquisitions
• ALTANA has entered into agreements with the major shareholders and management of Von Roll Holding AG to acquire 84.3 percent of the outstanding shares at a price of 0.86 Swiss francs per share
• ALTANA has announced a public tender offer for all shares of Von Roll Holding at the same price
• Combined innovative strength for the expansion of electromobility and renewable energies
• Acquisition of the business of Imaginant, the leading international specialist for ultrasonic measuring equipment
• Expansion of ALTANA's BYK division through patented technology for handheld and robotic measuring instruments
• Entry into the growth market of the semiconductor industry
• New potential for automotive suppliers, the printing industry, and manufacturers of consumer electronics and household appliances
• Interdisciplinary team develops effect pigments with almost real chrome look
• Carbon footprint reduced by more than ten percent compared to existing products
The number of newly registered e-cars is rising sharply worldwide. Solutions from ALTANA's ELANTAS and BYK divisions are also on board. These help, for example, to extend engine running performance and to produce battery cells in an energy-saving way.
• A team from Schloss Hansenberg boarding school was awarded the Special Prize in Chemistry at the 2023 JUGEND GRÜNDET national finals.
• With their business idea, the students were among the best of 868 teams that submitted a business plan in the current competition year.
• The team can look forward to a trip to ALTANA AG’s research site in Wallingford near New York (U.S.).
• House of Junior Researchers educational project starts again in Wesel
• Around 170 school and kindergarten children have done research
• Numerous creative experiments around construction and communication
• 100% bio-based
• Sustainable
• Based on corn starch or rape seed
• Sales increase by 13 percent to 3,021 million euros
• EBITDA margin at 15 percent due to inflation
• Continued high investment in innovation and sustainability
• "Educational Coaching" extended for another three years
• 62 children have already benefited from individual support
• Generational change for mentors started
• ALTANA’s ELANTAS division and SARALON have entered into an innovation partnership in the growth market of printed electronics
• Products are already successfully in use
• Sales 18 percent above previous year’s level
• EBITDA margin 17 percent in the first half year
• Further milestones achieved in innovation and climate protection
• At the end of the year, Dr. Guido Forstbach will hand over the worldwide leadership of the ELANTAS division to Ravindra Kumar
• Jan Behnke will become managing director of the U.S. company ELANTAS PDG
• German 3D printing system manufacturer dp polar to be acquired by 3D Systems Corporation
• Specialty chemicals group ALTANA to further develop its revolutionary Cubic Ink® 3D printing material product families
• Unique ROTARflow technology
• Real-time monitoring and control of sealant quantity possible
• Solution already successfully used in two pilot plants
• At the beginning of next year, Dr. Christoph Schlünken will hand over his Management Board responsibilities to Dr. Tammo Boinowitz
The four students Milan von dem Bussche, Simon Kolb, Noel Lieder, and Claas Vietor were awarded the ALTANA Special Prize in Chemistry at the JUGEND GRÜNDET 2022 national finals. On June 21-22, 2022, the ten best teams of the 2021-22 competition year competed in Stuttgart for the overall victory in the nationwide student competition.
•15 million euros invested at Wesel site
•Specially developed digital technology in use
•New freedom for creative work strengthens innovative power
• Sales up 22 percent on the previous year
• EBITDA margin of 18 percent within long-term target range
• Setting new standards in innovation, climate protection, and digitalization
• Outstanding material properties: Cubic Ink® resin-based printing material families for end-use applications with high heat resistance, toughness, and flexibility, among other properties
• Adaptation to any resin-based 3D printing process: The resins’ low viscosity and stability make it possible to print with high resolution and productively
• Two Cubic Ink® product families for resin 3D printing: high performance and prototyping
BYK has launched a new additive portfolio for home care applications.
The so-called PURABYK additives offer innovative solutions for detergents and cleaning agents as well as a wide range of additives for care purposes.
Fairs & Events
