Divisions
The success story of ALTANA is significantly characterized by our four divisions BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS and ACTEGA.
BYK - Innovation, service, and customer orientation
The globally successful BYK division ecompasses the additives made by BYK-Chemie and the instruments business of BYK-Gardner.
ECKART - Brilliant, innovative solutions with metallic and pearlescent effect pigments
ECKART is a global leader of metallic and pearlescent pigments for the paints and coatings industry, the graphic arts, plastics, aerated concrete and cosmetics industries.
ELANTAS - Focus on the global electrical and electronics industry, leading global supplier of primary and secondary insulation
ELANTAS produces insulating materials for the electrical and electronics industry. They are found in electric motors, household appliances, cars, generators, transformers, capacitors, digital cameras, wind mills, computers, lamps, circuit boards, and sensors.
ACTEGA - Focus on packaging
ACTEGA develops and produces specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds with a focus on the packaging and printing industry.
Solutions / Applications
ALTANA products can be found in many products and applications. Many of our solutions are highly specialized for very specific applications; it is only through their use that certain everyday products acquire their distinct sheen.