TANATEX chemicals

We are an international organisation that specialises in developing and manufacturing chemicals for the textile industry. Our experts around the world continually seek (and find) answers for the textile-related challenges that brands, dyehouses and mills face. We optimise production processes, improve textile quality and create perfect products for the end user.

Partly thanks to our roots in Bayer and Sybron, we have the expertise, experience and a personal approach to make us the ideal partner for a broad customer target group, and we’ve been just that for more than 60 years. We work together to make textiles better, smarter, more sustainable and more valuable for the user.

Pioneering role

We challenge each and every customer to let us change their world. In doing so, we often take a pioneering role, by becoming experts in the latest technological breakthroughs. As proud science nerds, we excel in laboratory work. However, we also like to view ourselves as the cowboys of the textile industry: we might be small in size, but we are courageous at heart.

Vision

We contribute to a sustainable textile industry.

Mission

We aim to be a global sustainable player that supports its customers with higher performance textile processing innovations.

Challenge us to
change your world.

History Tanatex

Our company’s story dates back to the invention of polyester in the 1950s. Despite its many great properties, polyester was immensely challenging for many manufacturers because they did not know how to dye it. That is, until the founding of TANATEX Chemicals.

We were the first on the scene with the chemical answer that was capable of reaching the core of polyester molecules. Suddenly, dyeing was possible! This would turn out to be just the first of many TANATEX inventions.

Over the years, we entered into partnerships with major players in the textile industry such as Bayer and Sybron, until we became independent in 2007. In the meantime, we continued to expand our expertise and develop concepts for dyeing cotton, wool and numerous other fibre types.

1863

Establishment of ‘Friedr. Bayer et Comp.’

In August 1863, dye salesman Friedrich Bayer and master dyer Johann Friedrich Weskott establish the general partnership ‘Friedr. Bayer et Comp.’

1912

Establishment of headquarters in Leverkusen

Following Bayer’s explosive growth, the company leaves the Elberfeld site in 1912 and establishes its new home in Leverkusen, Germany.

1959

Founding of TANATEX Chemicals Netherlands

Mr. Berendsen establishes TANATEX Chemicals Netherlands in Laren. The company focuses on the flourishing leather and textile market.

1966

Relocation to Ede

TANATEX moves to Ede in the Netherlands. Thanks to the high quality of the water there, it is the ideal location for a textile company.

1985

Change of name to Sybron Chemie Nederland

After undergoing a major transformation, the company changes its name to Sybron Chemie Netherlands.

2000

Sybron joins the Bayer Group

By joining the renowned Bayer Group, the company strengthens its position within the industry.

2004

Lanxess AG splits off from the Bayer Group

A new chapter commences when Lanxess AG splits off from the Bayer Group, heralding a period of further development for the company.

2007

Acquisition by Egeria and name change

Egeria acquires Lanxess AG, which then becomes part of BU management. The new company name is TANATEX Chemicals.

2014

Sale of TANATEX Deutschland GmbH

TANATEX makes the strategic decision to divest TANATEX Deutschland GmbH and focus on capitalising new opportunities.

2016

Acquisition by Transfar Chemicals

TANATEX is taken over by Transfar Chemicals, a leading Chinese company specialising in chemicals and logistics. The aim is to improve product portfolios and benefit from strong, combined expertise. TANATEX remains an independent entity within the Transfar Group.

2022

Strategic alliance with Werken Química Brasil ltda.

TANATEX enters into a strategic alliance with Brazilian company Werken Química Brasil Ltda. This facilitates our entry into the Latin American market.

2023

Acquisition of New TANATEX S.p.A.

TANATEX acquires New TANATEX S.p.A., our exclusive agent and distributor for the Italian market. Our aim in this is to increase our technical support, expand our laboratory facilities and respond more effectively to the market.

2014

Opening in Thailand

TANATEX opens its first production facility outside of Europe, in Thailand. This facility manufactures products mainly for China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea and Thailand.

Worldwide

What does it really mean to operate globally? To us, it means we’re everywhere. Literally. Our business brings us from Europe and the Middle East to Africa and from Latin America to India and Japan. Our distributors are locals, meaning they know your home market and how to use our products on your specific product types. Their knowledge exceeds country borders, though, and is strengthened by our lab geeks at the Dutch headquarters in Ede.

Mrs. Giselle Pisano

+54 11 5550 1602 giselle.pisano@tanatexchemicals.com

Buenos Aires – Argentina

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TANATEX Argentina

M.Lezica 3045 Piso 1°
B1642GJA San Isidro
Buenos Aires – Argentina

Mr. Thilo Koch

+49 151 544 36 702 thilo.koch@tanatexchemicals.com

Greece

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representative

TANATEX Representative

Greece

Mr P. Batoulis

+ 30 210 9336 958 batoulis@otenet.gr

Greece

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partner

P & C.S.Batoulis & Co

26, Skoufa street
136 73 Acharnai
Athens, Greece
P.O Box 46511
136 73 Acharnai
Athens, Greece