Ciba, part of BASF since April 2009, is a leading global company dedicated to producing high-value effects for its customers’ products. We create effects that improve the quality of life – adding performance, protection, color and strength to plastics, paper, automobiles, buildings, home and personal care products and much more. Ciba brings new and creative thought to the processes and products of our customers in more than 120 countries.

Italy is the third largest specialty chemicals market in Europe. Ciba is active in Italy with 600 employees working in research & development and manufacturing and sales activities. Ciba is present with three sites: Origgio (Varese), Pontecchio Marconi (Bologna), Mortara (Pavia).