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ALTANA acquires vonRoll
A new chapter in electrical insulation excellence
In 2023, ALTANA acquired vonRoll and integrated the company into its ELANTAS division. With this step, two strong legacies in electrical insulation and materials science came together with a clear ambition: to shape the future of energy, mobility, and industrial performance through innovation, quality, and global collaboration.
Built on heritage, united by purpose
For generations, vonRoll has stood for deep expertise in electrical insulation systems, trusted by customers in demanding applications across power generation, transmission, and industrial motors. The company’s history is defined by precision, reliability, and an uncompromising commitment to performance under the most challenging conditions.
ALTANA, through ELANTAS, brings a complementary strength: a global specialty chemicals platform, strong innovation capabilities, and a long‑term, strategic mindset focused on sustainable growth. The acquisition in 2023 was rooted in shared values: customer focus, technical leadership, and the conviction that lasting success is built over decades.
Stronger together: Expanding capabilities and reach
By joining ELANTAS, vonRoll became part of a global network with expanded R&D capabilities, broader technology platforms, and enhanced market access. Customers benefit from a more comprehensive portfolio of insulating materials and systems, supported by increased technical expertise and a stronger regional presence worldwide.
At the same time, ELANTAS strengthens its position in key strategic markets, reinforcing its role as a leading partner for electrical and electronic insulation solutions. The combination brings together complementary expertise, from resins and varnishes to tapes, composites, and system solutions, enabling deeper collaboration with customers navigating electrification and energy‑transition challenges.
Innovation for a changing world
Electrification, renewable energy, e‑mobility, and digital infrastructure are transforming industries at unprecedented speed. The acquisition of vonRoll in 2023 is a direct response to this transformation.
Together, ELANTAS and vonRoll are now better positioned to:
- Accelerate innovation in high‑performance insulation systems
- Support customers in meeting higher efficiency, reliability, and sustainability standards
- Develop solutions for next‑generation applications, from smart grids to advanced mobility
This partnership is not about preserving the past, it is about actively shaping the future.
Continuity, commitment, and people at the center
While ownership changed in 2023, continuity remains a priority. Customers, partners, and employees can rely on trusted relationships, familiar expertise, and the same high standards, now reinforced by the strength, stability, and global reach of the ALTANA group.
Above all, it is the people who make this integration successful. The knowledge, experience, and passion of former vonRoll employees continue to be the foundation of progress, now combined with the global resources, innovation culture, and long‑term perspective of ELANTAS.
Looking ahead
The acquisition of vonRoll by ALTANA / ELANTAS marks the beginning of a new, shared chapter. One defined by collaboration, innovation, and responsibility.
With a stronger portfolio, a broader global footprint, and a united vision, we are ready to support our customers wherever performance, reliability, and sustainability matter most.
Together, we power the future.