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Company profile

ELANTAS, a division of the ALTANA Group, is a global leader in high‑performance insulation and protective materials for the electrical and electronics industry.

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Long-lasting heritage and global footprint

With more than 100 years of expertise, ELANTAS develops, manufactures, and supports innovative and sustainable solutions that ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of modern electrical systems. Today, the company operates 19 production sites and 16 laboratories, serving customers in over 80 countries with a portfolio of more than 5,000 products and around 1,800 employees. 

ELANTAS is run as a holding company headquartered in Wesel, Germany, with manufacturing companies strategically located across all major regions worldwide. 

ELANTAS is a division of the ALTANA group.

Empowering different market segments and product groups

ELANTAS’ technologies play a critical role in market segments such as eMobility, Transportation, Power Generation & Distribution, Industrial, and Consumer. The business is organized into key product groups: wire enamels, materials for low voltage, high voltage, and electronics, as well as specialty & industrial coatings and composites.

Market segments

  • eMobility
  • Power generation & distribution
  • Transportation
  • Industrial
  • Consumer

Product groups

Wire enamels
Materials for low voltage
Materials for high voltage
Materials for electronic protection
Specialty & industrial coatings
Composites

Global megatrends shaping the strategic direction

Several global megatrends strongly influence the innovation roadmap and product development priorities of ELANTAS:

eMobility
drives demand for higher performance, safety, and reliability in the protection of electric motors, batteries, and power electronics.
The global energy transformation
requires durable, efficient insulation materials capable of withstanding higher voltages, fluctuating loads, and increasingly complex grid infrastructures.
Artificial intelligence
increases the need for reliable electronic protection and effective thermal management in data centers and high‑performance computing environments.
In electronics,
growing miniaturization and connectivity call for compact materials with outstanding electrical, thermal, chemical, and mechanical performance.
Sustainability
accelerates the shift toward environmentally improved materials, including recyclable formulations, reduced emissions, and resource‑efficient chemistries.

Together, these megatrends position ELANTAS at the center of the technological advancements shaping tomorrow’s industries.

Innovation as a core strength

Innovation is central to the ELANTAS identity. Research and development activities are supported by state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, in‑house polymer‑synthesis capabilities, and strong partnerships with universities and industry leaders. The company develops both innovative technologies and customer‑specific applications, with around 50% of all new developments focused on improved sustainability. 

The ELANTAS Institute for High‑Voltage Insulation in Switzerland further anchors the company’s technology leadership through advanced training programs, high‑voltage diagnostics, and in‑depth testing capabilities.

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Sustainability and responsible value chains

ELANTAS is committed to achieving net‑zero emissions by 2050, already sources 100% green electricity worldwide, and continues to expand on‑site renewable‑energy production at its facilities. Sustainability is embedded across the entire value chain — from eco‑designed formulations and recyclable materials to reducing chemical impact and energy consumption. 

A unique strategic asset is ELANTAS’ sustainably operated mica mines in Brazil, ensuring responsible raw‑material sourcing and full control over one of the most critical materials for high‑voltage insulation systems.

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A growing global leader

Supported by ALTANA’s financial strength and global infrastructure, ELANTAS continues to grow through a balanced combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. 

The mission is clear: to create value for customers by developing innovative, sustainable, and application‑driven insulation and protection solutions that enable the technologies shaping today’s and tomorrow’s world.

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