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CABB Group is a Germany-based fine and specialty chemicals company supplying custom-made intermediates and ingredients to the crop protection, pharmaceutical, and performance materials sectors. The company operates a global network of multipurpose plants and R&D capabilities to develop, scale up, and manufacture complex molecules.

Its portfolio includes monochloroacetic acid (MCAA) and downstream derivatives, alongside tailor-made intermediates produced via chlorination and complementary chemistries such as oxidation, sulfonation, and nitration. CABB provides contract development and manufacturing services for chemical and life-science companies, delivering advanced building blocks and high-purity intermediates used in agrochemical actives, pharmaceutical applications, and specialty polymers.

Also known as CABB Group GmbH and CABB Group.

Projects CABB is involved in

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CABB's role on them: Owner.

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Latest news on CABB

27 February 2026
CABB Group Sells Jayhawk Fine Chemicals to Anupam Rasayan

CABB shifts focus to Pharma and Life Science, selling Jayhawk for $150M. Anupam Rasayan aims to expand its US presence and performance materials business.

9 December 2025
CABB Group Sells Jayhawk Fine Chemicals to Anupam Rasayan

CABB shifts focus to Pharma and Life Science, selling Jayhawk for $150M. Anupam Rasayan aims to expand in the US and enhance its performance materials business. Transaction closes in January.

11 July 2025
CABB Group Appoints Tobias Schalow as New CEO

Thomas H. Ahrens steps down as CEO, joins advisory board. Tobias Schalow, current COO, takes over, supported by CFO Marcus Mayer.

12 June 2025
Origin by Ocean and CABB Group to Build Algae Biorefinery in Finland

The biorefinery will process invasive brown algae into sustainable ingredients, addressing environmental issues and offering alternatives to fossil-based chemicals.

28 October 2024
CABB Group Appoints Marcus Mayer as New CFO

Marcus Mayer, with 25+ years in finance, will replace Markus Schürholz as CFO in December. Mayer aims to drive growth and innovation.

23 August 2024
CABB Appoints New CFO

New CFO with 25+ years' experience joins January 2025, succeeding Markus Schürholz. CEO praises outgoing CFO's contributions.

30 April 2024
CABB Pratteln: Acetyl Chloride Leak Causes Odor

A chemical leak caused an odor, prompting residents to stay indoors. No injuries or contamination occurred. The cause is under investigation, and safety protocols were effective.

12 January 2023
CABB Invests in Sustainable Expansion at Kokkola Site

Investing over EUR 50 million by 2025, the Kokkola site expands with new reactors, a packaging plant, and a CO2-neutral office. Efforts include reducing CO2 emissions by 6,000 tons annually.

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