Ciba Speciality Chemicals Masterbatch Ltd

Company Description

Ciba Specialty Chemicals BU Masterbatch creates effects to improve the quality of life. Ciba Specialty Chemicals BU Masterbatch (SX: CIBN, NYSE: CSB) headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is a global provider of colorants and additives for the plastics and fiber industries. With manufacturing sites in Ciba Speciality Chemicals Masterbatch Ltdstern Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, Ciba Masterbatch has the flexibility to cater to the needs of customers regardless of location.The company became independent in January 1997, having been formed from the specialty chemical operations of the former Ciba-Geigy Limited when that company merged with Sandoz Limited to form Novartis AG.Our specialty chemicals, added in small quantities, improve existing or add new qualities to materials at every stage of their production processes. As well as products, we offer a wide range of knowledge-based services and expertise, providing customers with complete solutions to enhance their businesses.We serve several major markets including the Automotive, Textile, Packaging, Home & Personal Care, Paper and Printing, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment and Agriculture industries.Ciba Specialty Chemicals employs around 19,000 people at 60 sites in 23 countries and 22 research centers in 11 countries.In 2003, the Company generated sales of 6.6 billion Swiss francs and invested 281 million in R&D. Our sales are evenly balanced between our three major market areas: Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. We are organized in four market-focused segments: Plastic Additives, Coating Effects, Water & Paper Treatment and Textile Effects.At Ciba Masterbatch we pride ourselves on being able to provide global solutions and a high level of technical support to our valued customers. Continuous improvement in manufacturing practices, a focus on product innovation, and regular communication with customers enables Ciba Masterbatch to deliver a level of service unparalled by any other masterbatch provider across the globe.Our aim at Ciba Masterbatch is to help our customers generate value that can be passed onto their customers.