FROM HUMBLE ROOTS IN LEATHER PROCESSING CHEMICALS TO A GLOBAL PLAYER IN THE PRODUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESS ADDITIVES
Schill+Seilacher’s story began in 1877, when Karl Schill and Christoph Seilacher started manufacturing chemicals for leather processing in Heilbronn, Germany. In 1925 Schill+Seilacher opened a second production site in Hamburg to cater to the expanding needs of its growing customer base and secure better access to international markets through the city’s bustling port.
Following the Second World War, Schill+Seilacher moved its Heilbronn operation to Böblingen, a suburb of Stuttgart. Although both locations Hamburg and Böblingen are sharing the same name, they are serving different industries and working independently of each other. Schill+Seilacher ventured into the North American market in 1979 with the establishment of Struktol® Company of America. SCA is located at the heart of the American tire industry, just outside Akron/Ohio, and majorly supplies the plastic, rubber and tire industries. Schill+Seilacher Saxol GmbH, situated on the banks of the Elbe just south of Dresden was acquired in the early 1990s and serves as both a production and research facility for silicone based chemistry.
DIN EN ISO 9001: Our quality guarantee
The high quality standard of our products is guaranteed by our certified quality management system (ISO 9001), which integrates our highly qualified application experts, state of the art laboratories and testing equipment, and modern production methods into an effective and continually improving team.
DIN EN ISO 14001: Our commitment to the environment
Our commitment to reducing waste and managing energy consumption efficiently has been at the core of our business for many years. By helping us work more efficiently and cost effective, our ISO 14001 and
ISO 50001 certification promise better products through environmental responsibility.
CUSTOMERS FOCUS
- Our model for success, tried and tested over many years in business, is characterised by a high level of cooperation with and satisfaction of our clients, underpinned by their trust and partnership, as well as our ability for innovation.
- We know and understand relevant markets and industries, and can rely on our global sales and service network to recognize trends in the world market early, and adapt accordingly.
- We benefit from decades of practical experience in many parts of the rubber, thermoplastic and food industries as well as latex processing industries, our expertise ensures timely and target oriented solutions for customers’ requirements.
- We place great emphasis on practical consulting and on the support offered by our experienced technicians on site at customers’ facilities for troubleshooting.
- We become involved in new development activities of our partners often at the initial concept stage, this results in significantly less time spent on development for our clients and their customers. We see ourselves as an 'extended workbench' for our customers.
- Our customers know and appreciate our excellent service portfolio, our ability for innovation and expertise for sustainable development, together with efficient deployment and application of new products and technologies.
- Our close cooperation and partnership with our clients ensures both our and their continued competitive edge in the market.