Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber

ALTANA AG is an international pharmaceutical and chemical group with sales of EUR 1,552 million in the first half of 2005 and more than 11,000 employees worldwide for the first time. With a return on sales (EBT) of 22.7 % in the first six months of 2005, ALTANA is one of the most profitable pharmaceutical and chemical companies in Europe. The Group consists of the strategic management holding company ALTANA AG and the two operating divisions ALTANA Pharma AG and ALTANA Chemie AG.
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ALTANA Chemie AG offers innovative, environmentally compatible problem solutions with suitable specialty products for paint manufacturers, paint and plastics processors and the electrical industry worldwide. Selected niche markets in specialty chemicals are successfully served worldwide. Each of the four divisions is one of the leading suppliers.
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The fact that 86 % of ALTANA Chemie's sales are generated outside Germany, but 47 % of its employees work in German companies, shows how important global growth is for ALTANA Chemie AG in order to secure jobs in Germany.
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This can only be ensured if the company has committed and highly qualified employees. Dr. Wolfgruber explains that employees are of particular importance for the growth and long-term success of ALTANA Chemie with the statement, "After all, our employees and managers are our most important capital!".

Status: Beginning of 2006