SMART CHEMISTRY WITH CHARACTER.The CHT Group is a medium-sized global player for sustainable specialty chemicals. After the foundation of CHT R. Beitlich GmbH in 1953 in Tübingen, the company has developed to a worldwide operating group with focus on innovative chemicals as function generators, auxiliaries and additives for industrial processes. The products optimise production processes in many industries and have an influence on the functionality, appearance and quality of the end-products on the consumer market.Then as now, the head office and the centres of competence of the business fields are located at the headquarters of the company CHT Germany GmbH in Tübingen (Ger). The range of dyes is developed, produced and commercialised by the Swiss subsidiary company CHT Switzerland AG (former BEZEMA AG) in Montlingen.With worldwide approx. 2,400 staff members in 26 companies and additional sales agencies the company group provides its products and services in more than 120 countries – on all continents.In strategy and organisation the group is focused on a value-oriented and sustainable corporate policy. Four business fields have the operative responsibility for the CHT business development: Textile, Textile Care, Construction Chemistry and General Industries.Production and finishing of textiles:Process auxiliaries, function generators and additives for pretreatment, dyeing, textile printing, flock, finishing, coating, jeans & garment, fiber production and textiles dyes.Washing Solutions: Detergents and auxiliaries for industrial laundries and for the feather and down industry.Construction: Additives, binders and special components for mineral systems and paints & coatings.General Industries:Silicones for Material Solutions, Consumer Care Solutions, Paper Solutions, Agricultural Solutions, Leather Solutions and Mining Solutions.In addition the CHT Group successfully established itself in PET recycling.