Profile of Rudolf Group: a Leading Provider of Speciality Chemicals for the Textile Industry
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Rudolf Group, headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, is a leading provider of speciality chemicals for the textile industry. The company was established in 1922, and since then it has expanded significantly and now operates a number of subsidiaries, manufacturing facilities and laboratories worldwide. The company's portfolio of products is extensive, and includes sizing agents, pre-treatment agents, dyeing auxiliaries, auxiliaries for digital print processes, finishing agents and coating auxiliaries, and chemicals for use in the formulation of laundry products. In addition, Rudolf Group has worked with a number of its customers to develop exclusive products which meet specific customer requirements. The company prides itself on the environmental sustainability of its operations, and it has invested significantly in its research and development (R&D) operations in order to develop innovative products which are highly environmentally sustainable. This report provides insight into the expansion and diversification of Rudolf Group since its foundation, and gives an overview of some of the key products which the company has developed most recently. Also the report discusses the company's facilities for manufacturing and distribution, its marketing and customer support activities, its collaborations with customers, and the environmental sustainability of its operations. Furthermore, the report provides an outlook for the future.
SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
Geretsried site
International manufacturing facilities
International subsidiaries
PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Chemicals for use in the manufacture and finishing of textiles
Silicone softeners
Textile care
Construction chemicals
INGREDIENT BRANDING AND MARKETING MATERIALS
Ingredient branding
Bionic-Finish C6
Bionic-Finish Eco
Siluran
Silverplus
Marketing materials
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
CUSTOMERS AND COLLABORATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Compliance with industrial standards
Commitment to responsible care
Bavarian environmental pact
Prizes for environmental sustainability
OUTLOOK
APPENDIX: RUDOLF GROUP PRODUCTS
INTRODUCTION
MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
Geretsried site
International manufacturing facilities
International subsidiaries
PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Chemicals for use in the manufacture and finishing of textiles
Silicone softeners
Textile care
Construction chemicals
INGREDIENT BRANDING AND MARKETING MATERIALS
Ingredient branding
Bionic-Finish C6
Bionic-Finish Eco
Siluran
Silverplus
Marketing materials
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
CUSTOMERS AND COLLABORATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Compliance with industrial standards
Commitment to responsible care
Bavarian environmental pact
Prizes for environmental sustainability
OUTLOOK
APPENDIX: RUDOLF GROUP PRODUCTS
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Rudolf Group: subsidiaries, 2017
Table 2: Rudolf Group: agents and auxiliaries, 2017
Table 3: Rudolf Group: active ingredients for household cleaning products and industrial laundering products, 2017
Table 1: Rudolf Group: subsidiaries, 2017
Table 2: Rudolf Group: agents and auxiliaries, 2017
Table 3: Rudolf Group: active ingredients for household cleaning products and industrial laundering products, 2017
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Rudolf Group: selected hang tags
Figure 1: Rudolf Group: selected hang tags