Stahl is a leading specialist in chemicals for leather treatments and performance coatings. Founded in Massachusetts, it now has global operations including 13 manufacturing sites, 11 R&D centers, and 38 application labs across 23 countries. Stahl focuses on innovation, sustainability, and creating partnerships that spark creativity and open up possibilities for customers in industries like automotive, fashion, furniture, and more. It aims to achieve transparency and sustainability throughout its supply chain.

1. We are Stahl

2. The story
of Stahl

3. ■ It all started with Harry Stahl in Peabody,
Massachusetts, USA
■ Stahl people have a drive for commitment
■ Innovation is in our DNA
■ Strong entrepreneurial spirit
■ Continually excelling in our passions and professions
Founder Harry Stahl
Stahl gets started

4. A brief history

5. Company
vision
Stahl is the leading specialist and
innovator in chemicals for leather
treatments such as dyeing, tanning
and finishing, as well as performance
coatings for all kind of other materials.
Stahl delivers essential, creative and
inventive solutions that add value for
the brands.

6. We create responsible
partnerships that spark
innovation and open up
endless possibilities

7. We create responsible partnerships
that spark innovation and open up
endless possibilities
■ We open up endless possibilities
With our creative technical approach and innovation power, we create unique
solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.
■ We value people
We stimulate cooperation in- and externally by investing in our employees, creating
optimal customer satisfaction and embracing our stakeholders.
■ We take responsibility
When it comes to sustainability, we take a frontrunner position by exceeding
expectations, investing in outperforming legislation and initiating transparency in
the supply chain.

8. Our values
■ We value Cooperation
■ We value Responsibility
■ We value the Initiative
■ We value Imagination

9. The leading specialist in
process chemicals, dyes
and coatings
Together
we are Stahl

10. Leading in process
chemicals for various kind
of flexible substrates
■ Operational excellence
■ Think global, act local
■ Endless possibilities
■ Built on good values
■ Sustainable

11. Operational Excellence
23 13
600
38
> 1,800
Manufacturing Sites
Countries
People
Worldwide
Application Labs
Sales
Technicians
“Golden Hands”
11
R&D Centers
7 Centers of Excellence

12. Worldwide coverage
■ One Headquarters
■ 7 Centers of Excellence
■ 11 R&D Centers
■ 13 Manufacturing Sites
■ 38 Application Labs in 23 countries
■ 1,800+ Employees
Headquaters Stahl
Waalwijk Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Italy
Turkey
Ethiopia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
India
China
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Singapore
Indonesia
France
Spain
Argentina
Uruguay
Brazil
Colombia
Mexico
USA

13. We think globally and act locally
1. The Netherlands I HQ, MS, AL & SO I Waalwijk
2. Germany I MS, AL & SO I Leinfelden
3. Spain I MS, AL & SO I Parets (Barcelona)
4. France I MS, AL & SO I Graulhet
5. Italy I AL & SO I Arzignano
6. Italy I AL I Castelfranco di Sotto
7. Italy I MS, AL & SO I Palazzolo Milanese
8. Turkey I AL I Corlu
9. Turkey I AL & SO I Istanbul I Tuzla
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HQ > Headquarters MS > Manufacturing Site AL > Application Lab SO > Sales Office

14. 1. USA I MS, AL & SO I Peabody
2. USA I MS, AL & SO I Calhoun GA
3. Mexico I AL I León
4. Mexico I MS, AL & SO I Toluca
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MS > Manufacturing Site AL > Application Lab SO > Sales Office
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MS > Manufacturing Site AL > Application Lab SO > Sales Office
1. Brazil I MS, AL & SO I Portão
2. Colombia I AL & SO I Bogotá
3. Argentina I AL & SO I Buenos Aires
4. Uruguay I SO I Montevideo
5. Ethiopia I AL & SO I Addis Abeba

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1. Bangladesh I AL & SO I Dhaka
2. India I MS I Kanchipuram
3. India I AL I Kanpur
4. India I AL I Ambur
5. India I MS & AL I Ranipet
6. India I AL & SO I Chennai
7. India I AL I Maharashtra I Mumbai
8. India I AL I Kolkata
9. Pakistan I AL & SO I Sialkot
10. Pakistan I AL & SO I Karachi
11. Pakistan I AL & SO I Kasur
12. Pakistan I AL & SO I Lahore

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1. Japan I AL & SO I Hyogo
2. China I AL I Guangzhou
3. China I MS, AL & SO I Suzhou
4. Thailand I AL & SO I Bangpoo
5. Singapore I MS & SO I Singapore
6. Indonesia I SO I Tangerang
7. South Korea I SO I Ansan
8. Taiwan I SO I Tainan City
MS > Manufacturing Site AL > Application Lab SO > Sales Office
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18. Bram Drexhage (CFO)
Chief Financial
Officer
Guido Borgart
Group Director
Operation & Supply Line
Jacques Potier
Group Director
Procurement
Stahl Management Team
Ralph Günther Blach
Group Director R&D and
Technical Application
Harald Bauer
Group Director Wet-End,
Chemicals and Dyes
John Fletcher
Group Director
Marketing & Brand Services
Mark Chatwood
Group Director Automotive
Leather Chemicals
Uwe Siebgens
Group Director
Performance Coatings
Xavier Rafols
Group Director
Leather Finish
Huub van Beijeren (CEO)
Chief Executive Officer

19. Stahl believes that sustainability in our industry is defined by:
§ The promotion of environmentally and socially responsible practices
throughout the supply chain
§ The use of natural and renewable resources where possible, as long as
the environmental impact of their use is favorable
§ The reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions at our customers
and at our own facilities (as per the Paris Climate Agreement)
Stahl corporate
Social responsibility

20. Sustainability
Goal
§ Our primary goal is to achieve a more transparent and sustainable
supply chain in the industries in which we participate
§ By stimulating cooperation in the supply chain, via intense collaboration
with our partners, we believe sustainability evolves as a positive consequence

21. Five focus areas to achieve our goals

22. Stahl
Business Services
Wet-End
Stahl Campus®
Automotive
Leather
Chemicals
PielColor PolymersPerformance
Coatings
Central General Services
Stahl
Management Team
Leather
Finish
Design
Studio®
Stahl Services and Business Units

23. Stahl’s expertise is not limited to a specific industry,
we open up endless possibilities in:
■ Automotive
■ Fashion: bags, footwear, garment and accessories
■ Interior Design (furniture, upholstery, flooring)
■ Architectural
■ Leisure and sports
■ Industrial textiles
■ Graphic Arts
■ Coil and Industrial Metal
■ Electronics plastics
■ Other specialty products
…and the list just keeps on growing!
The specialist
for all industries

24. ■ Wet-End, Chemicals and Dyes
■ Automotive Leather Chemicals
■ Aftercare
■ Performance Coatings
■ Polymers
■ Stahl Campus®
■ Design Studio® trends & collection
■ Powder Coatings
Automotive
Interior

25. Bags, shoes, garment and accessories
Apparel &
accessories
■ Wet-End, Chemicals and Dyes
■ Leather Finish
■ Aftercare
■ Performance Coatings
■ Polymers
■ Stahl Campus®
■ Design Studio® trends & collection

26. Interior Design
Upholstery, furniture, flooring and others
■ Wet-End, Chemicals and Dyes
■ Leather Finish
■ Aftercare
■ Performance Coatings
■ Polymers
■ Stahl Campus®
■ Design Studio® trends & collections
■ Powder Coatings

27. ■ Wet-End, Chemicals and Dyes
■ Leather Finish
■ Performance Coatings
■ Polymers
■ Powder Coatings
Various
industries

28. Services
■ OEM Sales & Services
■ Brand Services
■ Stahl Campus®
■ Design Studio®

29. We believe that
if it can be imagined,
it can be created
■ Value to products
■ Innovating
■ Working closely with our partners and customers
■ Opening up endless possibilities
■ Helping to create a transparent and sustainable supply chain

30. We believe that if it can be
imagined, it can be created