Altana expands additives business by acquiring PolyAd Services

The specialty chemicals company Altana has acquired the US-based PolyAd Services, a developer and manufacturer of additive solutions for the global plastics market. PolyAd Services will be integrated into the plastics additives business line of Altana Group’s largest division BYK Additives & Instruments. “With the acquisition of PolyAd Services, we are creating additional value in a targeted manner and at the same time strengthening our innovative capabilities,” said Dr Christoph Schlunken, member of the altana management board, Altana.

PolyAd Services offers innovative additive solutions for a broad spectrum of plastics applications in a number of industries, including the automotive, construction, packaging,