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The Strength of Long-term Thinking and Action
„At ALTANA, we are innovative because we believe that things can be done better – and because we combine progress with long-term stability.“
Martin Babilas
“When I come into the building here in the morning, two attributes immediately spring to mind: sound judgement and foresight.” Martin Babilas, CEO of ALTANA, looks out over the bright, spacious atrium of the company’s corporate headquarters. He has led the Wesel-based, globally active specialty chemicals group since 2016. “For me, these terms exemplify the attitude with which we work together to achieve our goals, even in challenging times.” How this attitude is reflected in everyday work can be seen at many of the Group’s sites around the world.
Ensuring Stability with Sound Judgement
Nana Fang heads quality control at ECKART in Jinan, China. In her role, she embodies the steady hand and keen eye required to deliver products of consistently high quality. “For me, stability has a lot to do with experience and expertise. When we became part of the Group in 2024, I recognized these strengths at ALTANA.” The integration process shows that necessary changes succeed when they are approached with foresight and built on a solid foundation. From this, the courage to take new steps also grows elsewhere.
For Yogaraj Nabar, Vice President Commercial & Technology at ELANTAS in the United States, one aspect is particularly important: “Teams perform at their best when anchored by a reliable environment and a strong foundation that enables consistent execution and continuous advancement.” He considers it a privilege to accompany and support employees in their professional development. “As a leader, it is my responsibility to shape my environment and exemplify the values that define our company: encouraging people to break new ground and drive innovation together.”
Progress Guided by Foresight
Ben Lux, Chief Technology Officer at ACTEGA, sees ALTANA’s innovative strength as a key driver: “Our research and development focuses on technologies and products that contribute to sustainable progress. This not only makes us stronger; it also benefits our customers and business partners thanks to our expertise and innovations.”
To ensure this continues, ALTANA invests in young talent and trains future specialists. Lea Rosendahl, a prospective chemical laboratory assistant at BYK, looks confidently toward her future with the company: “I’m just starting my career, but I already have the freedom to contribute my own ideas. What particularly motivates me is being able to help improve products and make them even more sustainable.”
These insights and experiences encapsulate what the company stands for: ALTANA is a place where continuity meets change. Stability and progress are not mutually exclusive. Instead, they form the basis for success: New ideas emerge from the impulse to improve what already exists, and growth from the willingness to keep evolving.
