In 2018, ALTANA remained on the growth path in a difficult market environment. Sales rose by 3% to €2,307 million. Adjusted for acquisition and exchange-rate effects, sales increased by 4%.   The 2018 fiscal year was characterized by varying dynamics. In the first half of the year, ALTANA continued its growth, which was accompanied by an appealing margin development despite rising raw materials prices. But in the second half of the year, the demand in important user markets, including the auto...