ALTANA to Acquire ChemCor, a Manufacturer of Specialty Wax Additives

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has signed a contract to acquire the business of Chemical Corporation of America Inc. (ChemCor) a U.S. manufacturer of specialty wax additives. The family business headquartered in Chester in the state of New York generates yearly sales of around 17 million USD. By way of an asset deal, ALTANA will acquire the production site in Chester, NY together with the staff employed there. The business will be integrated into BYK USA Inc., which is based in Wallingford, Connecticut and belongs to the ALTANA Additives & Instruments division.

ChemCor produces water-based wax products and specialty additives for a wide range of industries including floor finishes, exterior paint and deck stains, graphic arts coatings and inks as well as mold release products.

"In acquiring ChemCor, ALTANA is continuing its growth strategy in the USA," CEO of ALTANA AG, Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber, emphasizes. "ChemCor is an ideal complement to our position in the wax additives business, which was previously occupied, especially in Europe, by BYK-Cera and has now been significantly strengthened beyond the region. Strategically we are very well placed to offer our wax additive customers a high level of innovative strength and service."

Dr. Christoph Schlünken, President Division BYK Additives & Instruments, is of the view: "The product portfolio of ChemCor does not just open up the American market in the area of wax additives alone; for BYK, new market segments, such as wax additives for industrial applications, also become accessible. Whats more, the ChemCor site in Chester can also continue to grow through our know-how and our customer base locally."

About ChemCor

ChemCor has been in business for over 45 years as one of the leading independent manufacturers of wax emulsions and specialty additives to a wide range of industries.

About ALTANA

ALTANA develops, produces and sells high-quality innovative products in the specialty chemicals business. ALTANA 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. Their strength lies in offering differentiated solutions and specialty products that create added value for their customers and their company.