Surface Chemistry
key developments 2016
- Developments in various market segments saw volume gains in many markets being offset by decreases in oil-related segments
- Sales in Europe increased, continuing their positive development, while growth in Asia also improved significantly
- Low oil prices impacted our North American business
- We launched an essential ingredient for a lubes and fuels customer which improves the efficiency of large ships
- A new alkoxylation plant was opened in Ningbo, China, which will enable us to better serve our customers in the region
Chemical platform
Surfactants
Some of our customers
- Baker Hughes
- BYK Additives
- Lubrizol
- Monsanto
- Procter & Gamble
- Ferrexpo Poltava Mining
Top raw materials
- Animal fats
- Vegetable oils
- Starch (corn, potato, tapioca)
Key cost drivers
- Natural oils and fat
- Ethylene
- Oil and gas
Revenue in € millions
Geo-mix revenue by destination in %
Key brands
