Your markets, our solutionsThe specialist for packaging and printing

ACTEGA GmbHAbelstraße 4346483 WeselGermany

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04 Profile

06 Locations

08 Closures

10 Flexible Packaging

12 Labels

14 Paper-based Packaging

16 Publication & Commercial

18 Rigid Packaging

20 Specialty Consumer Goods

22 Digital Printing

24 Product Overview

26 Support & Services

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PROFILE

ACTEGA ACTEGA develops and produces specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds with a focus on the pack-aging, printing and medical industry. Products by ACTEGA offer high-value visual appearance to materials such as metal, paper, board or plastics. Moreover, they provide them with defi ned functionalities, such as a high chemical resistance or physical durability. ACTEGA is one among four divisions of ALTANA.

About ACTEGA

„Our focus on innovative specialties makes us a valued partner of the packagingand printing industry.“

ALTANAALTANA with headquarters in Wesel/Germany is a global specialty chemical group with four divisions: BYK Additives & Instruments, ECKART Effect Pigments, ELANTAS Electrical Insulation and ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants. All of these divisions occupy a leading position in their target markets. ALTANA employs more than 6,000 people. Its impressive earning power and high growth rate make ALTANA one of the most successful and innovative chemical organizations worldwide.

Value Proposition ACTEGA consists of eleven operative companies character-ized by a high customer orientation. As a worldwide market leader, we provide product solution expertise, innovation and fi rst-class services. Our focus on safety and reliability makes us a specialist for the fulfi lment of applicable regu-lations. Due to long-term commitment and experience, we are a valued partner of the packaging and printing industry.

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LOCATIONS

1 — ACTEGA GmbH (Headquarters)Wesel, Germany

2 — ACTEGA Artística S.A. Spain,Founded: 1906 — Employees: 42 Leading in: Water-based sealing compounds for food, beer & beverages as well as general line cans

3 — ACTEGA Colorchemie GmbH Germany,Founded: 1980 — Employees: 158 Leading in: Water-based fl exo and gravure inks

4 — ACTEGA DS GmbH Germany,Founded: 1920 — Employees: 137Leading in: Compounds for the food and beverage industry

5 — ACTEGA Foshan Co. Ltd. China (P.R.),Founded: 1997 — Employees: 84Leading in: Coatings for Packaging

6 — ACTEGA Kelstar Inc. USA, Founded: 1987 — Employees: 101 Leading in: Coatings for the North American market

7 — ACTEGA Overlake Brasil, Founded: 1993 — Employees: 70 Leading in: Water-based coatings for paper-based packaging and graphic arts in South America

8 — ACTEGA Premiata Brasil,Founded: 2000 — Employees: 140 Leading in: UV metal inks & coatings as well as UV offset inks & coatings

9 — ACTEGA Rhenacoat S.A. France, Founded: 1993 — Employees: 49Leading in: Coatings for metal and plastic packaging

10 — ACTEGA Rhenania GmbH Germany, Founded: 1915 — Employees: 136 Leading in: Specialty coatings for fl exible packaging, rigid metal packaging and adhesives

11 — ACTEGA Terra GmbH Germany, Founded: 1950 — Employees: 150 Leading in: Water-based coatings for paper-based packaging and graphic arts

12 — ACTEGA WIT Inc. USA, Founded: 1985 — Employees: 154 Leading in: Flexographic inks and coatings

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In many other countries ACTEGA owns production facilities and sales offi ces or is represented by selected distribution partners.

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Publication & Commercial

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Specialty Consumer Goods

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Closures

Closures are essential to seal a great variety of containers. Thus, they enable the optimum protection of food and beverages throughout their shelf life. Whether you are looking for compounds, coatings or sealants, ACTEGA provides the appropriate solution.

MARKETS & SOLUTIONS

Metal Vacuum ClosuresCrown CorksPlastic ClosuresAluminum ClosuresAluminum Long Caps

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Flexible Packaging

Flexible packaging provides a simple and adaptable answer to the portioning and preservation of fi lling goods. There is an extensive range of packaging types made of paper, plas-tic materials or aluminum. By offering tailored inks, coatings and adhesives, ACTEGA is an international leader in the fl exible packaging market.

MARKETS & SOLUTIONS

Portion PacksBags, Pouches & SachetsLiddingsBlisterWrapper & Innerliner

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Labels

Labels say a great deal about the product and the com-pany they identify. They carry information and differentiate the brand. It is important that label components are of the highest quality, from the ink used to the protective/value-added fi nishes. Discover ACTEGA solutions for various label types.

MARKETS & SOLUTIONS

Glue AppliedPressure SensitiveIn-MoldShrink Sleeves

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Paper-based packaging protects the fi lling good and fulfi ls a transport function. For folded boxes, ACTEGA offers water-based, UV and effect coatings. Specialty coatings that fulfi l the high requirements of their industries are also avail-able, e.g. for food or cigarette packaging. Water-based inks and coatings used for the application on corrugated board complete our product program.

MARKETS & SOLUTIONS

Paper-based Packaging

Folded BoxesCorrugated BoxesBlisterHousehold Paper ProductsOther Paper-based Packaging

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Publication & Commercial

Publication & Commercial consists of magazines, catalogs, direct mailings, photo books and many other printed applications. Discover our broad variety of product solutions that range from primers and overprint coatings to inks, pressroom chemistries and fountain solutions.

MARKETS & SOLUTIONS

MagazinesCatalogsBooksEnvelopesBrochuresDirect MailPhoto BooksPlaying Cards

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Rigid Packaging

A good heat transfer, damage protection and graphic capa-bilities – just some advantages of rigid packaging. Whether metal-, aluminum-, plastic- or steel-based, ACTEGA offers coatings and sealants for many rigid products. Solutions for the direct food contact (FDA-approval) are also available.

CansBottles, Tubes and DrumsAerosolsCan EndsCustom

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Specialty Consumer Goods

Articles found in the medical and pharmaceutical as well as in the health care and consumer sector represent the focus of this market segment. Specialized plastics like TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) offer unique and customized properties which fulfi l many demands of the injection molding and extrusion industry.

Medical ProductsPharmaceutical ProductsPersonal Health Care

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Digital Printing

For digital printing, ACTEGA provides a broad variety of coatings and primers. Whether publication & commercial, labels or packaging – discover product solutions for your market segment.

MARKETS & SOLUTIONS

Paper-based PackagingFlexible PackagingLabelsPublication & Commercial

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PRODUCT OVERVIEWProduct Programme by Markets

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Publication & Commercial

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Technical Support and Services

InnovationACTEGA offers their customers highly specialized technol-ogy solutions. Thus, innovation is an important element of ACTEGA’s corporate strategy. Within the framework of research and development, ACTEGA invests in generating knowledge. As a customer, you will profit from the know-how of our development departments and the practical experience of our application engineers. We test new raw materials, improve our formulas and adapt our products to new market requirements. Our innovations are customer-driven. Combining the know-ledge within entire ACTEGA, we are able to efficiently serve your industry.

SUPPORT & SERVICES

„Every detail counts at ACTEGA. For our customers, we focus on outstanding results and sustained market success.”

ServiceIn order to solve problems, you have to know the market. ACTEGA has a long term history and technical expertise as a specialist in the packaging and graphic arts industry. Fast decisions, tight deadlines, frequent number of cycles: Your everyday work calls for maximum efficiency. At ACTEGA, structures are adapted to these extreme requirements. This includes worldwide support & service on site, technical assistance and laboratory analysis, direct access to reliable and skilled contacts as well as a flexible and fast production. ACTEGA has aligned its service structure and processes to the industry and is able to act quickly with reliability and integrity.

Quality & SafetyACTEGA’s main goal is customer satisfaction. We measure our work based on our customers’ success. Quality control is a top priority at ACTEGA. Our quality philosophy is behind all processes and procedures. Raw materials, production batches and the end products are carefully tested. By our products and working processes we ensure that negative environmental impacts are prevent-ed or are kept as low as possible. Depending on company and market requirements, we offer various certifications and accreditations. At ACTEGA, you will find highly quali-fied departments for product safety. We offer our customers extensive know-how with regard to food, packaging and chemical regulations.