CHT Group
CHT Group is a foundation-owned global specialty chemicals company that develops and distributes industrial auxiliaries and additives for textiles, paper, coatings, construction, and other sectors.
The CHT Group, founded in 1953, is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Tübingen, Germany. It is structured as a foundation-owned business comprising 27 companies with approximately 2,500 employees operating across 20 countries. The group's products are distributed in over 120 countries worldwide.
CHT develops, produces, and distributes chemical auxiliaries and additives designed to optimize industrial processes and improve the functionality and quality of end products. Its operations span three main divisions: Textile Solutions, covering dyes and auxiliaries for the textile value chain; Industrial Solutions, including specialty silicones, paper technologies, and washing solutions; and Functional Chemicals, serving markets such as coatings, construction, agrochemicals, mining, and leather.
The company's technical focus centers on chemistry and chemical engineering. As a foundation-owned entity, CHT emphasizes responsible corporate management, innovation, and environmental stewardship alongside customer proximity.