Clifford Chance advised specialty chemicals group ALTANA, Wesel, Germany, on the acquisition of a novel metallography technology from Israeli Landa group.

The technology for producing metallised graphics on print products is both a commercial and an environmentally sustainable alternative to existing cold and hot foil-transfer processes, enabling metallization graphics at up to half the cost, material and time previously required. The future development of the metallography technology as well as the marketing and distribution activities will be managed by ACTEGA Metal Print GmbH who belongs to ALTANA's business unit ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants.

ALTANA is a global leader in true specialty chemicals. The group offers innovative, environmentally compatible solutions for coating manufacturers, paint and plastics processors, the printing and packaging industries, the cosmetics sector and the electrical and electronics industry. In 2015, ALTANA achieved sales of more than EUR 2 billion with approximately 6,000 employees.

The Clifford Chance team included partner Dr. Christof-Ulrich Goldschmidt and associate Dr. Moritz Petersen (both Corporate, Frankfurt.