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ALTANA Acquires Wax Additives Business of Clariant

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA signed a contract to acquire the Dutch manufacturer of wax additives, Dick Peters B.V. The company, which is located in Denekamp, the Netherlands, is a subsidiary of the Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant. In 2007, Dick Peters B.V. achieved sales of about €24 million. Through its BYK Additives & Instruments’ division, ALTANA will acquire the major part of the wax additives business with sales of about €20 million; the remaining part of the busi...

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