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Innovations for climate protection About ALTANA: ALTANA has been a member of the UN Global Compact initiative for responsible and sustainable corporate management since 2010. At the Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) in December 2015, 195 countries had agreed on a global action plan to limit global warming to well below 2°C to combat dangerous climate change. ALTANA is a global leader in true specialty chemicals. The Group offers innovative, environmentally compatible solutions for coating manufacturers, paint and plastics processors, the printing and packaging industries, the cosmetics sector and the electrical and electronics industry. The product range includes additives, special coatings and adhesives, effect pigments, sealants and compounds, impregnating resins and varnishes, and testing and measuring instruments. ALTANA’s four divisions, BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA, all occupy a leading position in their target markets with respect to quality, product solution expertise, innovation and service. ALTANA's corporate goals for environmental and climate protection have been factored into the calculation of the variable income of top management since 2007. The goal of climate neutrality by 2025 that has now been formulated will also be integrated into the individual target agreements. “Our decades of experience in researching and developing innovative solutions that contribute to sustainability will benefit us in the imple- mentation of our climate protection target,” emphasizes ALTANA CEO Martin Babilas. Wire enamels from ALTANA’s ELANTAS division, for example, are increasingly being used in electric vehicles and extend their service life. BYK offers a solution for the recycling of polypropylene in car batteries, which was previously not recyclable. An aluminum pigment in wall paints developed by the ECKART division ensures that up to 50 percent of the heat is radiated back from the walls into the room. A PVC-free seal from the ACTEGA division helps beverage bottlers save 10,000 tons of steel for their crown caps. This corresponds to the weight of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. www.altana.com/climateneutral2025 FILTRATION Headquartered in Wesel, Germany, the ALTANA Group has 47 production facilities and 60 service and research laboratories worldwide. Throughout the Group more than 6,400 people work to ensure the worldwide success of ALTANA. In 2018, ALTANA achieved sales of €2.3 billion. About 7 percent of sales are invested in research and development every year. Its high earning power and high growth rate make ALTANA one of the most innovative, fastest growing, and profitable chemical companies in the world. www.altana.com – If you’re looking to expand your team this year, then you are in luck! The latest report from CV-Library, the UK’s leading independent job board reveals that job applications in the engineering sector have increased by 13.5% in the last year. EDUCTOR AGITATION FOR ALL CHEMICAL PROCESSES LA RG PR E ST OC OM K, PT SE UK RV IC E FLOW OPTIMIZATION OF YOUR INSTALLATION FILTER MANUFACTURER SINCE 1958 FILTRATION OF ALL CHEMICAL PROCESS TANKS, PLATING, PICKLING, ANODISING, ALKALI CLEANERS EFFLUENT INNOVATIVE AIRLESS AGITATION Undoubtely the most cost effective alternative to traditional air and mechanical agitation. ONE FILTER MULTIPLE USE QUICK OPENING LID SIEBEC UK LTD EASY MAINTENANCE 01 785 227 700 - [email protected] - www.siebec.com EFFICIENT AGITATION COST EFFECTIVE SIEBEC UK LTD SAFER ENVIRONMENT 01 785 227 700 - [email protected] - www.siebec.com