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Welcome to the ALTANA Group in Brazil

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Who we are

Across all sites, we combine global expertise with local responsibility and a shared belief that progress grows best on a stable foundation.

In Brazil, we have around 360 employees and three divisions:

ACTEGA, located in Araçariguama, São Paulo, is the Brazilian market leader in special printing inks and overprint varnishes for the paper and cardboard packaging industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio for metal and flexible packaging applications, including UV and solvent-based varnishes, adhesives, oil-based inks, sealants, and other innovative products and technologies.
ECKART, located in Barueri, São Paulo, is a global leader in metallic and pearlescent pigments, serving industries such as automotive paints, industrial coatings, graphic arts, plastics, lightweight concrete, and cosmetics. Its products feature innovative effects and are committed to sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation.
ELANTAS, in Cerquilho (São Paulo), Maracanaú (Ceará), Currais Novos (Rio Grande do Norte), and Nova Palmeira (Paraíba), is a global reference in insulating materials for applications in the electrical market. In Brazil, its units offer high-quality products and services, ensuring reliability and performance. It also fosters an innovative work environment, encouraging excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement through research and development.
BYK do Brasil, in São Paulo, is responsible for local functions in marketing, sales, and technical service and acts as the direct point of contact for customers in Brazil and beyond. The economic dynamics of the region – especially in the paints and coatings, plastics applications, and cosmetics segments – are recognized as a key driver of growth and are being specifically fostered.

Impressions from our locations in Brazil

Our Brazilian sites are firmly rooted in their regions and closely connected to the global ALTANA Group. Here, people work together across sites and divisions with the shared goal of making chemistry even better. 

 

The image shows an ACTEGA production site in Brazil.
The image shows an ACTEGA production site in Brazil.
The image shows an ELANTAS production site in Brazil.
The image shows an ELANTAS production site in Brazil.

What we offer

Working at the ALTANA Group in Brazil means benefiting from stability, development opportunities, and a culture built on trust and collaboration.

  • Global Visibility
    Our global interaction is genuine, and we offer opportunities for employees who act with courage and are open to forging new paths in their careers and developing smart solutions.
  • Incentives for Development
    We offer various opportunities for personal and professional development. We invest in people and provide guidance through technical and behavioral training, innovation, and future technologies.
  • Collaborative and Trust-Based Culture
    In our teams, you will find a collaborative environment that values respectful cooperation and understands both internal and external customers.
  • Benefits & Wellbeing
    The development of our employees spans from a performance-driven culture to support for wellbeing, health, nutrition, benefits, and market-competitive compensation, promoting a balance between personal and professional life.

Our voices

Discover how employees at ALTANA in Brazil experience teamwork, growth, and stability.

  • What I value most here are the opportunities for growth, the training, the support from leaders, and the strong focus on quality, safety, and the environment.

    Guilherme Silva Sousa

    Quality Inspector, ELANTAS

  • Anyone who wants to work here should be committed, as the company rewards this with opportunities, respect, and workplace safety.

    Joeldy dos Santos Macedo

    Mica Processing Supervisor, ELANTAS

  • Working at ECKART allows me to be part of a leading and innovative company, where my day-to-day work is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding.

    Cristine Camargo

    Marketing Manager, ECKART

  • Getting to know new cultures and connecting with colleagues from other countries is a great experience.

    Edinaldo Oliveira

    Coordinator of the Permeable Varnishes Laboratory, ACTEGA

  • I’m proud to work with people who make a real difference every day.

    Edgar Fernandes

    Gerente Mercado Paper & Board, ACTEGA

  • Diego Barros

    Today, I can only thank ELANTAS for the opportunity I’ve been given over these 12 years.

    Diego Barros

    Production Leader, ELANTAS

  • Melaré Ferrari

    The company’s care for its employees and its investment in development are essential in creating a positive and motivating work environment.

    Célia Melaré Ferrari

    Supply Chain Supervisor, ELANTAS

  • Talita Zaneti

    We have the freedom to act and express our views, along with flexibility, opportunities for growth, and excellent benefits.

    Talita Zaneti

    Industrial Coordinator, ELANTAS

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