We are a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne. With around 12,000 employees in 32 countries, we are an established company on the global market. The core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products with annual sales of EUR 6.4 billion (2024).

We manage our operating business through three segments: Advanced Industrial Intermediates, Specialty Additives and Consumer Protection. These include 9 Business Units, through which we work with a broad range of applications and markets. As a specialist and efficient partner, we offer solutions to the challenges faced by our customers.

We focus on our customers’ requirements in order to drive progress and reliably provide innovative product, material and service solutions. When developing new materials, we also work with artificial intelligence to reduce development times for our customers. Our manufacturing, administration and logistics processes are designed efficiently and with a focus on performance.

Sustainability and responsibility are key factors behind our successful business operatio

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