Archroma is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Switzerland. The company was formed in 2013 from the acquisition of Clariant’s textile, paper and emulsions businesses by SK Capital Partners, and in 2023 it expanded further with the acquisition of Huntsman Textile Effects. Archroma operates production, application development, and technical service centers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
The company develops and supplies dyes, pigments, optical brighteners, and process and functional chemicals for end markets including textiles and apparel, paper and packaging, coatings, adhesives and sealants, and construction. Its portfolio covers pretreatment, coloration and finishing solutions for textiles; strength, sizing, whitening, and barrier additives for paper and packaging; and polymer emulsions and performance additives for coatings and related applications. Archroma emphasizes resource-efficient chemistries and compliance with international environmental and safety standards in its product development and manufacturing.