altana chemie develops and produces high-quality innovative products in the specialty chemicals business. the altana chemie ag group, with headquarters in wesel/germany, is a genuine "global player" with 84% of its sales generated by international activities.<br>the altana chemie group has four divisions: additives & instruments, effect pigments, electrical insulation, and coatings & sealants. all of these divisions occupy a leading position in their target markets with respect to quality, product solution expertise, innovation and service.<br>altana chemie offers innovative, environmentally compatible solutions with the matching specialty products for coating manufactures, paint and plastic processors, the printing and cosmetic industries, and the electrical and electronic industry. the product range includes additives, special coatings and adhesives, effect pigments, sealants and compounds, impregnating resins & varnishes, and testing and measuring instruments.<br>at present the altana chemie group has 34 production facilities and 42 service and research laboratories worldwide. throughout the group about 4400 people work to ensure the success of altana chemie worldwide. in 2005 altana chemie achieved sales of 907 million euros. its impressive earning power and high growth rate make altana chemie one of the most successful and innovative chemical groups worldwide.