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Press Releases | Feb 8, 2021

BYK offers world’s first certified additive for wind power plants

As first specialty chemicals manufacturer worldwide, BYK now has in its portfolio an additive with Germanischer Lloyd certification: BYK-C 8001. This means manufacturers of wind turbines can use the polymer coupling agent without further testing in their glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin systems – an important element in resource efficiency on the globally booming market for wind power.

News | Feb 3, 2021

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News | Jan 4, 2021

Digital training in times of Corona - BYK shows that this is possible!

In order to provide our apprentices with the best possible digital support in their mobile work, we have recently started using graphics tablets in our laboratories. This makes remote in-house lessons even better, as it is now possible for all participants to draw chemical formulas and reaction chains graphically via Microsoft TEAMS. In this way, we contribute to the increased protection of our apprentices and our employees from Corona! A win-win for everyone!"

Press Releases | Sep 1, 2020

New BYK products win Ringier award

BYK-3480 and BYK-3481 were recently honored by Ringier with the “Ringier Technology Innovation Award 2020” in the “Coatings Industry” category.

Press Releases | Aug 14, 2020

ALTANA’s half-year results: sales below the previous year due to the coronavirus; EBITDA margin declined slightly at a high level

Sales decrease by nearly 7 percent to 1,078 million euros. EBITDA margin reaches 18.7 percent. Company continues to invest in the future

Press Releases | Jun 10, 2020

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.

Press Releases | May 29, 2020

Change at the top of ALTANA’s Supervisory Board

Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber new Chairman

News | May 20, 2020

Customer information on COVID-19 (May 20, 2020)

Health, supply reliability, closeness to customers

Press Releases | May 14, 2020

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. After a two-month training and transitional phase, he will also become the President of BYK, the largest division of the specialty chemicals group ALTANA.

News | Apr 7, 2020

For disinfectants: BYK rheology additives offer solutions for thickening alcohol and water mixtures

Disinfectants are in demand like never before. But BYK offers additives for thickening alcohol and water mixtures based on ethanol or isopropanol...

News | Mar 27, 2020

Grand opening ceremony at the BYK location Gonzales

BYK inaugurated its newest production and research facility in Gonzales, Texas in February.

Press Releases | Mar 20, 2020

2019 Results: ALTANA Holds Its Ground in a Challenging Environment and Sets the Course for Further Growth

Sales of € 2,249 million, nearly 3 percent below the strong level of the previous year

News | Mar 10, 2020

Information on the coronavirus (March 10, 2020)

Top priority for employee health and supply reliability

Press Releases | Mar 9, 2020

ALTANA CO2 Neutral by 2025

By 2025 the specialty chemicals group will reduce its CO2 impact from production and energy

Press Releases | Dec 20, 2019

ALTANA Acquires Overprint Varnish Specialist Schmid Rhyner AG

Strategic expansion of ALTANA’s ACTEGA division

Press Releases | Nov 19, 2019

BYK presents the art of adhesive bonding

BYK not only supports students interested in STEM, but also promotes advanced training for chemistry teachers at high schools.

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