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ALTANA expands its portfolio in industrial 3D printing with strategic acquisitions
The specialty chemicals group ALTANA is acquiring the business of TLS Technik GmbH & Co. Spezialpulver KG, an internationally leading manufacturer of metal powders for 3D printing, and thus strategically expanding its ECKART division.
New BYK products win Ringier award
BYK-3480 and BYK-3481, both of which have perfect properties for significantly reducing static surface tension and defoaming in water-based systems, were recently honored by Ringier with the “Ringier Technology Innovation Award 2020” in the “Coatings Industry” category.
Heraeus Photovoltaics introduces the latest line of its high-performance SOL 7 Series Silver Pastes
Heraeus Photovoltaics, a leading technology solution provider for the renewable energy industry, today announced the launch of its newest and most advanced metallization pastes.
Technology declared dead is alive and kicking
UV technology has known only one state since 1970: continuous growth. The same applies to the printing industry, where UV curing now occupies an estimated market share of 90% in narrow web printing or nearly 30% in offset printing.
New BYK website: faster, better, more attractive
Customers of the specialty chemicals manufacturer BYK have cause for celebration: At the beginning of June, the even more informative, more modern, and more service-oriented website went live.
Change at the top of ALTANA’s Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board of the specialty chemicals group ALTANA has reconstituted itself.
Perstorp enters fertilizer market with chloride-free potassium product
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, is entering the fertilizer market through the launch of Amicult™ K42.
Dr. Tammo Boinowitz Future President of ALTANA’s BYK Division
Dr. Tammo Boinowitz (53) will become managing director of BYK-Chemie GmbH based in Wesel as of January 1, 2021.