ACTEGA Schmid Rhyner AG
CH world specialist in UV/water/solvent varnishes since 1880 — ALTANA subsidiary since 2019, part of the ACTEGA division, Made in Switzerland in 100+ countries.
About the company
ACTEGA Schmid Rhyner AG is a world specialist in print-finishing varnishes, focused on UV, water-based and solvent-based effect coatings as well as lamination adhesives. Founded in 1880 as a paint factory in Zurich-Wiedikon by chemist Heinrich Boli-Salzmann. Relocated to today's headquarters Soodring 29, Adliswil (Zurich canton, Horgen district) in 1953. Acquired on 20 December 2019 by ALTANA AG (Wesel, DE) — previously part of the Swiss Conzzeta Group — and integrated into ALTANA's ACTEGA division. Rebranded to ACTEGA Schmid Rhyner AG. Manufacturing in Switzerland, sales in 100+ countries worldwide. Sister companies under ALTANA: BYK-Chemie (Wesel/Geretsried), ELANTAS, ECKART. The UV line is central to finishing packaging and label print (gloss finishing, effect coatings).
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Industry story · Lifecycle
- 01.01.1880 Founding
Schmid Rhyner founded as varnish factory in Zurich-Wiedikon (1880)
Heinrich Boli-Salzmann, chemist, founded the Schmid Rhyner varnish factory in Zurich-Wiedikon in 1880. Specialization from start on print finishing varnishes. In 1953 production was relocated to Adliswil (Soodring 29) — today's HQ location.
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- 20.12.2019 Acquisition
ALTANA AG acquires Schmid Rhyner (2019)
On 20 December 2019 ALTANA AG (Wesel, Germany) acquired Schmid Rhyner AG from Swiss conglomerate Conzzeta. Integration into ALTANA's ACTEGA division as "ACTEGA Schmid Rhyner AG". Schmid Rhyner becomes sister company of BYK-Chemie, ELANTAS and ECKART under ALTANA umbrella. Strategic rationale: ALTANA strengthens its print finishing portfolio.
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