Wesel, Germany
ALTANA AG, founded in 1977, is a prominent name in the specialty chemicals sector, headquartered in Wesel, Germany. The company positions itself as a global leader, providing a diverse range of innovative chemical solutions such as additives, specialty coatings, and adhesives. Serving industries like coatings, paints, plastics, printing, packaging, cosmetics, and electronics, ALTANA's robust portfolio and market leadership are well-established.
The Group operates through four core divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA, each a leader in its respective field. With a workforce exceeding 8,000, their global footprint includes 58 production sites and 67 service and research laboratories. Financially, ALTANA demonstrates strong performance, achieving over 3 billion euros in sales as of 2025, and reinvesting about 7 percent of these sales into R&D annually. This strategic focus underpins its high earning power and rapid growth, making it one of the most innovative and profitable companies in the chemical industry.
