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ALTANA is a global leader in true specialty chemicals. The Group offers innovative, environmentally compatible solutions for coating manufacturers, paint and plastics processors, the printing and packaging industries, the cosmetics sector and the electrical and electronics industry. The product range includes additives, special coatings and adhesives, effect pigments, sealants and compounds, impregnating resins and varnishes, and testing and measuring instruments. ALTANA's four divisions, BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA, all occupy a leading position in their target markets with respect to quality, product solution expertise, innovation and service.
Headquartered in Wesel, Germany, the ALTANA Group has 48 production facilities and 65 service and research laboratories worldwide. Throughout the Group more than 6,500 people work to ensure the worldwide success of ALTANA. In 2020, ALTANA achieved sales of about € 2.2 billion. About 7 percent of sales are invested in research and development every year. Its high earning power and high growth rate make ALTANA one of the most innovative, fastest growing, and profitable chemical companies in the world.
www.altana.com
www.altana.jobs
Our divisions:
www.byk.com
www.eckart.net
www.elantas.com
www.actega.com
Tel +49 281 670-8
ALTANA is a global leader in true specialty chemicals. The Group offers innovative, environmentally compatible solutions for coating manufacturers, paint and plastics processors, the printing and packaging industries, the cosmetics sector and the electrical and electronics industry. The product range includes additives, special coatings and adhesives, effect pigments, sealants and compounds, impregnating resins and varnishes, and testing and measuring instruments. ALTANA's four divisions, BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA, all occupy a leading position in their target markets with respect to quality, product solution expertise, innovation and service.
Headquartered in Wesel, Germany, the ALTANA Group has 48 production facilities and 65 service and research laboratories worldwide. Throughout the Group more than 6,500 people work to ensure the worldwide success of ALTANA. In 2020, ALTANA achieved sales of about € 2.2 billion. About 7 percent of sales are invested in research and development every year. Its high earning power and high growth rate make ALTANA one of the most innovative, fastest growing, and profitable chemical companies in the world.
www.altana.com
www.altana.jobs
Our divisions:
www.byk.com
www.eckart.net
www.elantas.com
www.actega.com
Tel +49 281 670-8
Overview
Location
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wesel
Employees
5001-10000
Phone
+49 281 6708
Founded date
1977
Mentions in press and media 26
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| Jul 16, 2026 | BYK Strengthens Portfolio of Measurement and Testing Instruments with Strategic Acquisition in Autonomous Driving Market | Radome Measurement Systems (RMS) are used worldwide by automakers and their suppliers in research and development, quality control, and production testing (end-of-line). Dr. Jörg Krames, Managing Director of BYK-Gardner and Dr. Florian Pfei... |
| May 7, 2026 | NEW auto-match System from BYK-Gardner USA | The new auto-match 5 is a compact, benchtop instrument for paint counters. Its small footprint ensures easy integration into retail environments, while stable housing supports secure positioning during measurement. The new match2go function... |
| May 1, 2026 | Ridgeline Capital Management: $180 Million Fund II Closed With Backing From FedEx And Cisco | Ridgeline Capital Management, an early-stage venture firm focused on applied technologies for critical operations, has announced the oversubscribed final close of Ridgeline Ventures Fund II at more than $180 million in commitments, includin... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | New Headlamp Magnifier Pro from GARDCO | Headband Magnifier, w/LED light and 1.5-3.5X magnification Headlamp Magnifier Pro with 4 rechargeable LED lights Headband and magnification adjustment features Headband Magnifier with detachable LED light and 4 detachable optical glass magn... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | NEW color2check from BYK-Gardner | color2check - portable spectrophotometer Garage for safety storage of instrument and checking tile color2check - portable spectrophotometer in use Portable color quality control for basic entry-level use The color2check features a lightweig... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Worried about Strait of Hormuz inflation to come? The world economy has one word for you: Plastics | To learn more about the CNBC CFO Council, visit cnbccouncils.com/cfo There are 193 active petrochemical complexes in the Middle East, handling 22% of global supply, all dependent on the Strait of Hormuz for shipping their product. Even thou... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | New ASM 825A Slip Meter from GARDCO | ASM 825A Slip Meter ASM Slip Meter Kit One of the most widely used slip meters worldwide This slip meter sets the standard for safety testing — it’s easy to use, provides accurate results in seconds, and is trusted worldwide for preventing ... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | New Economy BNC 0-14 pH Probe from GARDCO | Economy BNC pH probe offers exceptional value combining reliability, precision, and ease of use. pH electrode, comes with protective case, user manual, and calibration powders (pH 4.01, 6.86, and 9.18). Instant measurement with simple opera... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | New iShake Pro Vibrational Case Shaker from GARDCO | iShake Pro Vibrational Case Shaker Intelligent Service App (App Face) Intelligent Service App (Machine view) Intelligent Service App (service video view) Advanced automation. Powerful mixing force. Predictive service The iShake Pro was buil... |
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FAQ about ALTANA
When was ALTANA founded?
ALTANA was founded in 1977.
What has the press written about ALTANA?
Parsers VC has collected 26 articles mentioning ALTANA, among them “BYK Strengthens Portfolio of Measurement and Testing Instruments with Strategic Acquisition in Autonomous Driving Market” (Jul 16, 2026) and “NEW auto-match System from BYK-Gardner USA” (May 7, 2026).
Is ALTANA still active?
Yes, ALTANA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 17, 2026.