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Altana expands its global presence in the effect pigments business
2024-01-25 08:52
The specialty chemicals group Altana has entered into an agreement to acquire the Silberline Group. The U.S. company specializes in developing and manufacturing effect pigments utilized in various applications, ranging from automotive coatings and printing inks to plastics, protective coatings and packaged consumer goods.
Altana is strategically expanding its Eckart division and strengthening its regional presence, particularly in North America and Asia. Dr. Christian Przybyla, President of Eckart, believes that the local research and production capacities of Silberline and Eckart complement each other. The merger will enable the Group to respond even more flexibly to regional customer needs.
Gary Karnish, CEO of Silberline, said: “The acquisition of Silberline by Eckart creates new potential. Together, we can more intensively drive the development of sustainable product innovations.” Silberline, headquartered in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1945 and currently employs over 450 people globally. In 2022, the company achieved sales of approximately 80 million U.S. dollars.
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