Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets.
Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with more than 5,000 employees located in 42 countries and with 35 production sites.
Archroma is passionate about delivering leading and innovative solutions, enhancing people’s lives and respecting the planet. The company is committed to the principles of "The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, Efficient, Enhanced. It's our nature!"; an approach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels and cost-efficiency.
ArchromaNeuhofstrasse 11
4153 Reinach BL (BL)
Switzerland
11 May 2023
Archroma puts sustainability in the spotlight at Bangladesh Denim Expo 2023
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is set to showcase its range of eco-conscious denimwear solutions at the upcoming Bangladesh Denim Expo. Brands and textile mills visiting the international fair in Dhaka from May 16 to 17 will be able to explore the company’s full suite of denim solutions, including an innovative new black coloration system.
18 Apr 2023
Archroma announces CEO transition
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for the textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings industries, announced its transition plan for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma since January 2020, will step down effective April 30, 2023, to focus on other career opportunities. Mark Garrett, a seasoned industry executive, will assume the role of interim CEO. Archroma’s Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive search process for installing a permanent CEO and has retained a leading executive search firm to evaluate both internal and external candidates.
28 Feb 2023
Archroma completes acquisition of the textile effects business of Huntsman Corporation
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, today announced the closing of the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman Textile Effects”).
15 Feb 2023
Archroma expected to close acquisition of Huntsman Textile Effects on 28 February 2023
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, today announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman Textile Effects”).
26 Jan 2023
Archroma starts the FiberColors* revolution
With the Earth population reaching 8 billion in November 2022, the need to address the issue of textile waste becomes more critical.
20 Dec 2022
Archroma awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2nd consecutive year, consolidating its position amongst Top 1% best rated companies
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the renewal of its EcoVadis “Platinum” status and further improvement of its overall rating.
4 Oct 2022
Archroma launches Appretan® NTR barrier solutions for food packaging based on a renewable natural ingredient component
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that its ground-breaking Appretan® NTR range based on 30% renewable raw material can now be applied to impart barrier properties to selected types of food packaging.
6 Sep 2022
Archroma announces distribution agreement with Inquistar for its textile dyes in Central America & the Caribbeans
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that it has entered an agreement with Inquisalva-Inquistar for the distribution of Archroma’s textile dyes in Central America and the Caribbeans.
1 Sep 2022
Archroma at REPORT 2022 with emulsions for enhanced sustainability, performance and protection
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be exhibiting at REPORT 2022, which will take place in Buenos Aires from 6 to 8 September 2022.
9 Aug 2022
Archroma to acquire the Textile Effects business of Huntsman Corporation
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions and a portfolio company of U.S.-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business (“Textile Effects”) from Huntsman Corporation.
21 Jul 2022
Archroma at LACS 2022 with emulsions for enhanced sustainability, performance and protection
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be exhibiting at the Latin American Coatings Show (LACS) 2022, which will take place in Mexico City from 26 to 28 July 2022.
20 Jul 2022
Archroma releases its Color Atlas online library for open access in design software for fashion, apparel, and textiles
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the 5’760 color references of its Color Atlas library will be available in ASE file format for open access to the users of most design software for fashion, apparel, and textiles. With this, designers and stylists are given open access to the largest library of colors for cotton and polyester.
