Justus Mische

ALTANA AG engages in the sale and distribution of chemical solutions for the coating; paint and plastic processor; printing and packaging; cosmetics; as well as electrical and electronics industries. Its products include additives; specialty coatings and adhesives; effect pigments; sealants and compounds; impregnating resins and varnishes; including testing and measuring instruments. The company was founded by Heinrich Byk in 1873 and is headquartered in Wesel, Germany.

Hoechst AG produced specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical products. It products ranged in areas of heart cycle, thrombose, central nervous system, onkologie, diabetes, metabolic illnesses, internal medicine and vaccines. Founded in 1863, the company was headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

B. Braun Melsungen AG manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products and medical equipment. Its products are used in the treatment of degenerative spinal diseases, diabetes management, nutritional therapy, extracorporeal blood treatment, laparoscopy, neurosurgery, wound management, and urology. The company was founded on June 23, 1839 and is headquartered in Melsungen, Germany.