Welcome to ALTANA in China

Who are we?

In China, we have around 760 employees and four divisions:
 
As a globally operating specialty chemicals company, BYK has production bases all over the world, with factories in Wesel, Kempen, Moosburg, Schkopau and Geretsried in Germany, Deventer, Denekamp and Nijverdal in the Netherlands, Widnes in the UK, Wallingford, Chester, Gonzales, Louisville and Rochester Hills in the United States, and Shanghai and Tongling in China. As a subsidiary of the ALTANA Group, BYK has 2,500 employees worldwide.

BYK focuses on the inheritance and continuation of quality around the world. BYK's first representative office in China was established in Shanghai in the early 1990s. BYK China adheres to the same standards as the German headquarters: production formulas, process flows and automation control are strictly managed in accordance with German standards; product control indicators, test methods and testing instruments are also kept in sync with Germany. The tailor-made series of products will better serve the Chinese market.

BYK creates value for customers around the world by developing, producing, selling, delivering and supporting innovative and differentiated solutions in the field of additives and instruments with professional technology and application knowledge in specific industries.

ELANTAS in Tongling -Anhui, Zhuhai -Guangdong, Hengqin-Guangdong, It is the world's leading manufacturer of high-end enamels for magnet wires industry, also impregnating varnishes and resins, potting and casting compounds for electrical insulation industries. We provide our customers in China and other Asian regions with first class technology, high quality products and value-added services. 

ACTEGA in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China provides customers with on-site solutions and technical service with its advanced application laboratory and professional technical team. The company is a leader in products for metal packaging, paper and board, and flexible packaging.

The ECKART Group, a company of ALTANA AG, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of effect pigments. Products of ECKART China  are used in the coatings and printing industries, the plastics and autoclaved aerated concrete industries as well as in cosmetic products. In the future, ECKART will also drive the optimization and development of metal powders for 3D printing, thus opening up new areas of application.

Our Voices

Our Benefits

Enhanced Health & Retirement Support

In addition to statutory benefits, we provide supple-
mentary medical insurance and corporate annuity plans to support employees’ long-term health and financial security.

Lifelong Learning

Employees in China have access to a wide range of training resources through our eLearning platform, empowering continuous growth and skill development at their own pace.

Work-Life Balance

We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance through flexible policies and a supportive culture that values both professional achievement and personal well-being.

Inclusive & Engaged Culture

We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every voice matters. Trust, respect, and teamwork form the foundation of how we work together and grow as one team.