Profile of Rudolf Group: a Leading Provider of Speciality Chemicals for the Textile Industry

November 2017 | 18 pages | ID: PF07143C113EN
Textiles Intelligence Ltd

Abstracts

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.

Contents

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

List Of Tables

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

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Rudolf Group: selected hang tags