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DRT - Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques
https://www.drt.fr/en.htmlLast activity: 06.03.2020
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Since 1932, DRT has specialized in the development of rosin and turpentine extracted from pine resin. Thanks to ongoing investment in innovation and globally-renowned expertise, DRT proudly supplies over twenty industries with its range of high value-added products which in turn contribute to the making of more than 300 end-products used daily by consumers around the world. DRT supplies the perfume, adhesive, rubber, tyre, agrochemical, food & beverage, chewing gum and food supplement industries, among others.
As the only market player to work with all types of pine derivatives, DRT exports its knowledge and expertise to markets worldwide. The company’s Research & Development team not only focuses on the study of alternatives to petroleum using plant-based chemistry, but also on the development of natural, environment-friendly resins. Each day, 1,500 DRT employees work hard to bring you the best for nature.
DRT is a company of the Firmenich Group, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company.
As the only market player to work with all types of pine derivatives, DRT exports its knowledge and expertise to markets worldwide. The company’s Research & Development team not only focuses on the study of alternatives to petroleum using plant-based chemistry, but also on the development of natural, environment-friendly resins. Each day, 1,500 DRT employees work hard to bring you the best for nature.
DRT is a company of the Firmenich Group, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company.
Location: France, New Aquitaine, Dax
Employees: 1001-5000
Founded date: 1932
Investors 2
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Ardian | ardian.com |
| - | Tikehau Ca... | tikehaucap... |
Mentions in press and media 3
| Date | Title | Description |
| 06.03.2020 | Firmenich to acquire DRT from Ardian | “I am thrilled to bring DRT’s unique capabilities for developing sustainable ingredients to Firmenich. This proposed combination builds on our business partnership of more than 30 years and our established track record of successful co-deve... |
| 14.05.2018 | Ardian sells ESIM chemicals to Sun European Partners | Headquartered in Linz, Austria, ESIM is a global provider of high-quality agricultural and crop protection chemicals, intermediates and maleic anhydride tree chemicals. The company emerged after Ardian carved-out the two business units: agr... |
| 30.11.2017 | Ardian enters into exclusivity to become majority shareholder of DRT alongside funding families and Tikehau capital | Created in 1932 and headquartered in Dax (France), DRT is a global leading producer of ingredients derived from plant-based chemistry, mainly from pine trees. In that respect, DRT fits perfectly within two of Ardian's core verticals, namely... |