36 Group Basics behavior of coatings and plastics. The division also manufactures measuring and testing instruments that are used to determine surface properties, color shades, and optical effects. BYK-Chemie GmbH, based in Wesel, is the management company of the division. In addition, it hosts the division’s biggest production and development site for addi- tives and represents the ALTANA Group subsidiary with the highest sales. BYK also produces at other sites in Germany and Europe (the Netherlands and Great Britain), as well as in the U.S. and China. All of the measuring and testing instruments are manufactured at a site in southern Germany (Geretsried). The division markets its products under the brands BYK (additives) and BYK-Gardner (instruments), primarily in the coatings, printing inks, and plastics industries. Due to its comprehensive portfolio, BYK is a system supplier and partner of coatings manufacturers and plastics processors in particular. On the basis of its great problem-solving expertise, BYK has also attained an important market position in many other industrial application fields in recent years. The division sells its products in the important regions via its own companies and branches. In addition, a dense network of dealers and agents markets its products worldwide. BYK generates the highest proportion of its sales in Europe, followed by Asia and the Americas. In terms of countries, the U.S. makes the largest contribution to sales, followed by China and Germany. BYK is among the most innovative suppliers in its markets. It continually expands and supplements its product portfolio. To gear its innovation activities closely to targets and the needs of the markets, the division has its own network of development laboratories, which cooperate closely with customers in the respective regions. At the same time, new fields of application are continually tapped for existing or new products. Business divisions and product portfolio Paint additives Coatings Primary insulation Packaging industry Plastics additives Graphic arts Secondary insulation Graphic arts Industrial applications Cosmetics and personal care Electronic and engineering materials Exploration technology oil / gas Plastics industry Measuring and testing instruments Functional applications
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