The Eckart Group, a company of Altana AG, stands as one of the premier global entities in effect pigment manufacturing. With a workforce of around 1,700 individuals spanning the globe, the group specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of metallic effect and pearlescent pigments in various forms such as powder, paste, and pellets, alongside concentrates, dispersions, and printing inks. Eckart's diverse product line finds application across industries including coatings, printing, plastics, autoclaved aerated concrete, and cosmetics. Eckart also drives advancements in metal powder optimization for 3D printing. Presently, Eckart maintains a presence in more than 70 countries.