Sustainability leadership Altana has recently achieved EcoVadis Gold Medal with a score of 85/100, signaling strong sustainability performance. This presents opportunities to position eco-friendly coatings and materials solutions to customers prioritizing ESG goals and to explore sustainability collaboration or green procurement programs.

Strategic acquisitions The acquisition of perisens GmbH indicates active inorganic growth and expanded capabilities. This can open doors for cross-selling specialized chemical formulations and enhanced service offerings to existing clients and potential new accounts seeking broader product portfolios.

Innovative materials Recent launches of resin-based Cubic Ink 3D printing materials and Cubic Ink Dental 3000 VP demonstrate a push into advanced manufacturing materials. There is potential to target additive manufacturing users, dental/medical prototyping labs, and coating manufacturers needing new formulations to differentiate their products.

Regulatory alignment Formulations designed for EPR compliance reflect a focus on regulatory-ready products. This creates opportunities to engage customers in tightly regulated industries (biotech, medical devices, packaging) seeking compliant, reliable coating and material solutions across their supply chains.

Digital and operations readiness Adoption of SAP Profitability Analysis, SAP Warehouse Management, and related tech stack suggests mature operations and capacity for data-driven sales discussions. Leverage this to offer integrated pricing, supply assurance, and efficiency improvements to mid-market manufacturers seeking reliable partnerships.