How does a tasty spread contribute to a cholesterol-conscious nutrition?
How do you apply sun screen without rubbing it in? How does palm oil aid drilling for crude oil? The answer is the same in each case: with intelligent solutions and innovative concepts from Cognis.

Leading companies are using Cognis technologies to manufacture successful products the world over. Our solutions stand out for their achievements. They meet the requirements of both our customers and their end users in terms of safety and convenience and can contribute to their sense of daily well-being through the use of natural based ingredients. Behind all this is over 160 years of excellence in natural chemistry. As a marketing-oriented specialty chemicals business, we have developed an intensive understanding of our customers' markets and we focus on international trends such as health products and using sustainable resources.

On this basis, Cognis develops innovative products, complete solutions and concepts that include ready-to-market products and marketing messages. For instance, we created the first sprayable suntan lotion, plant sterols for health-conscious nutrition and drilling rinses that increase the efficiency of crude oil provision. And, of course, active substances and technologies for active textiles. As the world's largest processor of basic oleochemicals, Cognis is a supplier to renowned customers in numerous industrial sectors, such as cosmetics, body care, detergents and cleaners, food, nutrition and health, coatings and inks, lubricants, textiles, plant protection and mining. Using our experience and expertise, we meet the needs of the market and generate real competitive advantages for our customers in over 100 countries around the world.

With a worldwide turnover of approximately 3 billion Euro in 2003, Cognis is a true global player with a presence in 30 different locations and approximately 8,100 employees. To keep up with the trend, think Cognis.