Following the acquisition of ECKART in 2005, ALTANA Chemie achieved the necessary critical mass for successful growth in the international markets as an independent listed company. The acquisition of the ECKART Group increased the business volume to an annual turnover considerably above €1 billion. The company focuses on specialty markets worldwide and enjoys excellent positioning with its four divisions.
“Our focus on chemical specialties ensures that we have a robust core business that is clearly targeted towards long-term and sustainable growth. We will be consistent in pursuing our strategic goals and build our future on that basis. Value creation and enhancement will be the guiding principle for all our decisions,” commented Dr. Matthias Wolfgruber, member of the management board of ALTANA AG and President and CEO of ALTANA Chemie AG.