"Progress is the realization of  Utopia."

Oscar Wilde

Always one idea ahead:

Inventions change the world

Research and development form the core of Degussa's worldwide operations. Without them, successful shaping of the future is inconceivable. Again and again it was pioneering research and inventions that resulted in successful products and gave Degussa and its predecessors the crucial impetus for further development of their companies.

This section covers inventions and products, which laid the main foundations for the financial success of the present Degussa and opened up new avenues to a successful future.