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Altana Chemie AG Acquires Eckart

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Altana Chemie AG, the specialty chemicals division of Altana, has signed an agreement to acquire Eckart GmbH & Co. KG, Furth, Germany. Eckart, an international specialty chemicals group, is a leading manufacturer of metallic  effect pigments and metallic printing inks. In 2004, the company achieved a sales volume of €302 million and operating earnings of €65 million. Eckart employs about 1,850 people worldwide. After approval by the relevant antitrust authorities, the company’s economic inte...

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