What does Alzchem do?

Alzchem Group AG is a specialty chemicals company based in Trostberg, Germany, founded in 1908. The company operates globally, focusing on niche markets derived from the calcium carbide chain. It serves various industries, including health and pharmaceuticals, nutrition, agriculture, renewable energies, metallurgy, fine chemistry, automotive, and defense. Alzchem employs around 1,730 people and reported sales of €554.2 million. The company is organized into three main segments: Specialty Chemicals, Basics & Intermediates, and Other & Holding. Alzchem develops a diverse range of products, including dietary supplements like Creapure and CreAMINO, specialty fertilizers, epoxy resin hardeners, and silicon nitride for advanced ceramics. Alzchem emphasizes sustainability and innovation, addressing global challenges through its carbide-based "VERBUND" production system. With production sites in Germany and Sweden, and sales subsidiaries in the USA, China, and England, Alzchem maintains a strong global presence.