ALTANA closes the acquisition of the wax additives business of Clariant
ALTANA closes the acquisition of the wax additives business of Clariant
BYK to take over production location in Kempen
The BYK-Chemie GmbH, Wesel, will have a new production location in Germany starting January 1, 2008. BYK will be taking over the company grounds, plant, and staff at the Kempen location (Lower Rhine) from the ALTANA subsidiary ELANTAS Beck, Hamburg.
Nanotechnology: BYK rolls out new NANOBYK® products
As a result of the successful cooperation between BYK and Rhodia, BYK introduces new NANOBYK® products based on Rhodigard technology for coating applications.
ALTANA affected by economic crisis
The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA AG has been increasingly affected by the recession in many parts of the world.
ALTANA's Management and Supervisory Boards recommend acceptance of SKion offer
ALTANA's Management and Supervisory Boards recommend acceptance of SKion offer
Innovative NANOBYK® additives enhance the scratch resistance of clearcoats through immediate reflow effect
BYK has extended its portfolio with two new nano silica additives: NANOBYK®- 3651 and NANOBYK®- 3652. Together with the already well-established NANOBYK®- 3650, these new additives mean BYK can offer its customers a complete product family covering systems from low to high polarity.
ALTANA acquires wax additives business of Clariant
The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA signed a contract to acquire the Dutch manufacturer of wax additives, Dick Peters B.V. The company, which is located in Denekamp, the Netherlands, is a subsidiary of the Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant. In 2007, Dick Peters B.V. achieved sales of about €24 million.
SKion GmbH Offer for Acquisition of ALTANA Shares
Today SKion GmbH informed us about their decision to make an offer for the acquisition of shares in ALTANA AG.
ALTANA Innovation Conference holds its premiere: 100 scientists discuss specialty chemicals solutions for tomorrow
ALTANA AG continues to back research and innovation also in economically more difficult times, just as it always has. For the first time since the repositioning of the Group with its concentration on the specialty chemicals business, about one hundred of ALTANA's top scientists and development engineers are coming together today and tomorrow in the Mercatorhalle in Duisburg in the first "ALTANA Innovation Conference".
ALTANA continues its growth course
Sales: plus 7 percent, Earnings (EBITDA): plus 18 percent, Outlook revised and increased
ECKART: Gathering Pace in China
ECKART is pleased to announce the completion of its first production facility in Asia, located in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
ALTANA completes acquisition of USBP
After having received the approval by the German antitrust authorities, ALTANA AG now completes the acquisition of the effect pigments business of the American company United States Bronze Powders Inc. (USBP) with immediate effect.
Official presentation of the "Outstanding Paper Award" at the 100th anniversary celebrations of SPCI in Stockholm
During the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of SPCI, BYK officially honored the Norwegian company Tofteloftet A/S with the "Outstanding Paper Award".
ALTANA acquires effect pigment business of USBP
The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA has signed a contract to acquire the effect pigment business of the American company United States Bronze Powders Inc. (USBP). In 2007, USBP achieved sales of approximately $8 million in this business area.
ALTANA posts robust growth in the first six months of 2007
Sales: +7 percent, Earnings (EBITDA): +22 percent, Optimistic outlook is updated
ALTANA reports sales and earnings growth in the first half of 2008
Sales: up 2 percent (4 percent operating growth), EBITDA: up 13 percent; EBITDA margin at high level, Burdens due to exchange rate effects
DISPERBYK®-2155: 100% solids wetting and dispersing additive for pigment concentrates and coatings
Growing environmental awareness leads to changes in coating formulations, and one way to fulfill stricter requirements is the swap to higher solids systems.
ECKART announces metal surcharges
As already announced ECKART 's metal surcharges will be adjusted on a quarterly basis.
BYK with new solutions at the Asia Pacific Coatings Show
At this years APCS in Kuala Lumpur from June 24 to June 26, BYK will be presenting innovative solutions. One focus will be on BYKs rheology additives and NANOBYK® UV absorbers.
Zellcheming EXPO: Innovative additives from BYK for paper coating
At Zellcheming EXPO, from June 24 to June 26, BYK will be presenting innovative solutions for controlling interfacial phenomena in the manufacture and processing of paper.
BYK completes REACH pre-registration within only four days.
BYK is one of the first companies in the chemical sector to complete the official pre-registration within the framework of the REACH regulation.
ELANTAS announces price increase in Europe
ELANTAS Electrical Insulation is announcing price increases for its wire enamel product line in Europe of 6% starting ...
Innovative additives from BYK for paper coating
At drupa 2008, from May 29 to June 11, BYK will be presenting innovative solutions for controlling interfacial phenomena in the manufacture and processing of paper.
ALTANA Annual General Meeting approves dividend proposal
Regular dividend of €0.25 , Special dividend of €0.26, Payout ratio of 33%, Total dividend payment of just under €70 million
ALTANA reports positive business performance in the first quarter of 2008
Sales: plus 3 percent (operating growth: plus 5 percent), EBITDA: plus 16 percent, Positive earnings outlook confirmed
The new ALTANA starts with good First Quarter 2007
- Sales: +7 percent
- Earnings (EBITDA): +23 percent
- Optimistic outlook for 2007
Versatile and functional: Hot-seal varnishes for top-notch requirements
Producers of specialties to serve the packaging manufacturers' market have been confronted with a dynamic evolution which is still ongoing: Standard wide-spread materials such as aluminum are increasingly substituted by plastics and polymer composites. As a consequence manufacturers are confronted with innovative applications based on these new substrates and according demands of the end-consumer.
Innovative, laser-markable protective varnishes for rigid and flexible metal packaging
Laser induced markings have evolved into a common feature in our daily environment - just have a look at characters of computer keyboards, technical information on electronic parts, displays in cars or sealants for screw caps.
Paper - from bulk to brilliance
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of SPCI - the
Swedish Association of Pulp and Paper Engineers - BYK Additives & Instruments is sponsoring the "Outstanding Paper Award".
ALTANA AG reports excellent business year 2007
- Dynamic growth in sales and earnings
- Dividend proposal: €0.25 per share
- Special dividend: €0.26 per share
- Positive outlook for the business year 2008
Alliance project for printed electronics launched - Radio frequency identification tags: the next generation
Joint press release from PolyIC, BASF, Evonik Industries, Elantas Beck and Siemens
ALTANA Expands Executive Management Team with Chief Technology Officer
Dr.-Ing. Georg F. L. Wießmeier (41) will take over responsibility at ALTANA AG, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), ...
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to Qualify ELANTAS Beck India Lab for Testing to UL Standards
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), one of the world's largest Certification Organization, today announced that it has qualified and accredited the In-house Laboratory of ELANTAS Beck India Ltd. ...
ALTANA reports successful business year 2007
Excellent start as pure specialty chemicals company
Sales: €1,380 million (+ 7%)
EBITDA: €248 million (+ 33%)
BYK-mac - Total Color Impression of Effect Coatings
BYK-Gardner - worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastic industries for quality control of color, appearance and physical properties - is introducing a new instrument to objectively characterize the total color impression of effect coatings: the BYK-mac.