BYK Network Pools Knowledge

Approximately 280 employees work in different laboratory areas and teams at the main location in Wesel. They form research teams, product group teams, and end-use teams for the various market sectors. Customer questions are processed comprehensively so that technical knowledge from the individual teams may be pooled. The Paper Coatings team works closely with the Printing Inks team as well as with PVC Coating.

Synergy for innovation

Printlab ECKART GmbH

The 4 divisions at ALTANA cover a broad spectrum of specialty chemistry. In many areas, paper is used as a substrate for coating, printing ink, high-quality label varnishes, insulating layers, sealants, and adhesives. The mutual support between the divisions creates an enormous pool of knowledge with multi-faceted solutions for the entire value-added chain.