Archroma invests in Swiss textile dye specialist

22/05/2014
Textile chemical manufacturer Archroma has acquired 49% of the shares of Swiss textile dye specialist M. Dohmen.

“M. Dohmen is a perfect partner for us,” said Thomas Winkler, Archroma’s president of textile specialties, on announcing the development. “It brings complementary strengths, particularly in the areas of dyes for synthetic fibres and wool.”

For his part, M.Dohmen chief executive, Manfred Dohmen, said he believed the new partnership will help his company develop new markets, especially in Asia and Latin America.

Both companies will continue to operate independently. Customers, suppliers and partners will continue to keep the same contact points and representatives.