Press & News 2009
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Here is the news archive of 2008 Report on Business Year 2008
| 17.06.2009 |
BYK European dealer network reshuffle for newly acquired wax additives business from July 1, 2009, BYK will integrate the European marketing of its new wax additives, acquired in the throes of taking over the Netherlands-based Dick Peters b.v., into its existing dealer network. more |
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| 20.05.2009 |
BYK®-P 4102: polymeric processing additive for pigments and fillers in thermoplastic systems Over the years, requirements for color masterbatches have increased continually. Despite improved extrusion technology, the dispersion of organic pigments often presents a challenge. more |
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| 13.05.2009 |
BYK®-313: polyester-modified silicone for solvent-borne systems Very compatible silicones are essential especially when they are used in coatings of low film thicknesses, e.g. can-coating applications. Only then is it possible for them to produce a perfect wetting of critical substrates, an increase of surface slip and good crater resistance. more |
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| 12.05.2009 |
ALTANA: Supervisory Board reappoints Martin Babilas as Member of the Management Board Today, after the company's Annual General Meeting in Duisburg, the Supervisory Board of the specialty chemicals Group ALTANA AG has extended the appointment of Martin Babilas (37) as Member of the Management Board. more |
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| 12.05.2009 |
ALTANA Annual General Meeting resolves dividend of 10 cent per share - Payout ratio of 13% - Financial stability further strengthened more |
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| 07.05.2009 |
ECKART introduces improved metallic digital drop on demand inks at FESPA 2009 ECKART introduces improved JETFLUID metallic digital drop on demand inks at booth no. N87 in Hall 7 at FESPA 2009 Amsterdam from May 12-14, 2009. more |
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| 07.05.2009 |
Global economic crisis burdens ALTANA - Sales: down 30 percent - EBITDA: down 71 percent - Positive cash flow - Consistent cost management more |
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| 15.04.2009 |
Press release in-cosmetics 2009 ECKART introduces innovative products for the beauty and personal care markets at in-cosmetics 2009 in Munich. more |
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| 31.03.2009 |
ALTANA acquires additives business of DyStar group The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA has acquired the high-performance additives business of the Frankfurt based DyStar group effective as of March 30, 2009 more |
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| 30.03.2009 |
DISPERBYK®-2008 - the efficient way to matting high-solids and solvent-free coatings The matting of high-solids and UV coatings essentially depends on the perfect incorporation and dispersion of preferably high levels of silica-based matting agents. more |
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| 26.03.2009 |
ECKART with new effect pigment products at European Coatings Show 2009, hall 7A, booth 305 ECKART is presenting itself as an innovative and experienced consulting partner for all issues regarding innovative effect pigment applications at the ECS, the international coatings and paint industry trade fair, in Nuremberg... more |
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| 19.03.2009 |
Economic crisis burdens growth course of ALTANA in 2008 Sales and earnings declined slightly, Fourth quarter overshadows full year results, Dividend proposal: 10 cent per share more |
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| 27.02.2009 |
BYK presents a host of innovative solutions at the ECS BYK's exhibit at this year's European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 31 through April 2 will be more innovative than ever. more |
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| 23.02.2009 |
Temporary withdrawal of metal surcharges more |
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| 12.02.2009 |
Efficiency in your formulation: BYK®-3520 & BYK®-3521 - multifunctional additives for aqueous coatings The new multifunctional additives BYK®-3520 and BYK®-3521 combine excellent flow and defoaming properties with exceptional substrate wetting. Both products can easily be incorporated and are compatible in many coating systems. more |
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| 05.02.2009 |
Business year 2008: ALTANA achieves margin target despite sharp business decline in the fourth quarter Sales: €1,342 million (-3%), EBITDA: €243 million (-2%), EBITDA margin: 18.1% more |
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| 21.01.2009 |
Processing additives for polyurethane foam applications - meeting the challenges of compatibility and processability With its new class of additives, BYK is setting new standards in polyurethane foam applications. This unique group of processing additives improves both the compatibility and the processability of foam systems. more |
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| 13.01.2009 |
ELANTAS PDG, Inc. announces Don Hanna as Area Sales Manager in Southeast Don Hanna has been named Area Sales Manager for ELANTAS PDG, Inc., where he will be responsible for the sales of ELANTAS PDG, Inc. in the Southeast. more |
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| 11.01.2009 |
ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Dedicates New $11 Million Blending Facility ELANTAS PDG, Inc. unveiled a new, state-of-the-art $11 million blending facility at their 20-acre facility located in north St. Louis City. more |
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