Sachtleben Chemie

Sachtleben is the global market leader in titanium dioxide for synthetic fibre applications and barium and zinc-based white pigments. With 2003 sales of approximately $385 million, Sachtleben operates a highly efficient integrated manufacturing facility in Duisburg (Germany). Sales are approximately 60 % in Europe, 28 % in Asia and 12 % in the U.S. Sachtleben's current research and development projects include nano-particle applications for titanium dioxide in UV protection, cosmetics and catalysts.