ANTI-TERRA®-250 - A successful concept transferred to aqueous
systems

Waterborne coating systems containing inorganic pigments and extenders tend to settle and separate. Commonly used deflocculating additives achieve a perfect stabilization of pigments but the settling tendency normally increases.
 

ALTANA: Management Board and Supervisory Board recommend acceptance of SKion's new, improved offer

The Management Board and Supervisory Board of ALTANA AG recommend that the company's shareholders accept the offer of SKion GmbH and sell their shares at a price of €14.00 per share to SKion GmbH.  

BYK®-3550: Surface-active additive based on patented macromer technology

Silicone and acrylate additives are typically used in combination in standard coating formulations. Acrylate additives improve the flow and leveling of a coating system while the silicone additives enhance substrate wetting and prevent cratering. The right choice of additive and the right dosage are essential for a well-balanced performance.  

ELANTAS strengthens its activities in technologies of the future

Two acquisitions in India and the U.S.; Focus on market segment ''Electronic & Engineering Materials''; Major importance of Research & Development further stressed
 

ALTANA: Marked recovery of its business continues

- Considerable momentum in Q3
- Accumulated still clearly below prior-year figures
- Sales down 18 percent, EBITDA down 35 percent
- EBITDA margin 16 percent  

First BYK Downstream Users' Day

The demands made of downstream users of chemicals and the provisions that they must comply with under the REACH Regulation were the subject of the first BYK Downstream Users' Day at the end of September in Düsseldorf. 

SKion GmbH makes a new, improved Tender Offer for Acquisition of ALTANA Shares

Today SKion GmbH informed us about their decision to make a new, improved offer for the acquisition of shares in ALTANA AG and they have published this decision today according to § 10 section 1 of the Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (German Wertpapiererwerbs- and Übernahmegesetz "WpÜG). 

ALTANA completes acquisition of Water Ink Technologies

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA AG has today concluded the purchase of the business of Water Ink Technologies, Inc.  

ACTEGA Rhenania Launches Solvent-free Adhesives Based on Renewable Raw Materials

Following growing customer demand, a novel series of solvent-free polyurethane adhesives for laminates to be used in packaging has been developed by ACTEGA Rhenania.  

ECKART concentrates its production of aluminum pastes in Germany

ALTANA's ECKART Effect Pigments division strengthens its main factory in the Franconian town of Güntersthal (Bavaria) and its site in Wackersdorf 

Printed electronics: Joint research project MaDriX accomplishes a cross-company uniform material characterization in components

Joint press release
of PolyIC, BASF, Evonik Industries, ELANTAS Beck and Siemens 

Voluntary delisting offer of ELANTAS Beck India Limited

On August 03, 2009 ELANTAS GmbH informed ELANTAS Beck India Limited (the ''Company'') about its decision to voluntarily delist the equity shares of the Company currently traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd in accordance with the SEBI ... 

First Half 2009: ALTANA still burdened by economic crisis

- Sales: down 25 percent
- EBITDA: down 52 percent; EBITDA margin 12.6 percent
- Cost management leads to significant savings
- Stabilization in the second quarter 

ALTANA acquires Water Ink Technologies

Leading manufacturer of specialty water-based and UV inks in
North America, Consolidated sales of about $34 million (€27 million) in 2008, Consequent strategic move for ACTEGA Division
 

ALTANA: Supervisory Board reappoints Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber as Chief Executive Officer

ALTANA: Supervisory Board reappoints Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber as Chief Executive Officer  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

ALTANA Annual General Meeting resolves dividend of 10 cent per share

- Payout ratio of 13%
- Financial stability further strengthened 

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. 

Global economic crisis burdens ALTANA

- Sales: down 30 percent
- EBITDA: down 71 percent
- Positive cash flow
- Consistent cost management 

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 

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. 

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... 

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 

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.  

Temporary withdrawal of metal surcharges

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. 

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%
 

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.  

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.
 

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.