The acquisition of Silberline will allow ALTANA to expand the production capabilities of its Eckart division in the chemicals and coatings markets across North-America and Asia.
The new Division President Jörg Hinnerwisch and the managing director Stefan Mößmer will bring important contributions in the specialty chemicals market.
The acquisition of Imaginant allows ALTANA to expand its BYK division through patented technology for handheld and robotic measuring instruments.
Christoph Schlünken will hand over his role and responsibilities to BYK’s president Tammo Boinowitz.
Dr. Klaus-Jürgen Schmieder, The Supervisory Board of ALTANA, has reconstituted itself and has appointed Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber as its new chairman.
By 2025 the specialty chemicals group ALTANA will reduce its CO2 impact from production and energy procurement worldwide to zero.