Wolf Walsrode

Wolff Walsrode is a historic German chemical company based in Walsrode, specializing in the development and production of cellulose-based products for the life sciences and industrial sectors. For many years, it operated as a key subsidiary of Bayer AG, becoming a global leader in the manufacture of cellulose ethers such as methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). These products are critical pharmaceutical excipients used extensively in tablet coatings, controlled-release drug delivery systems, and various food applications. In 2007, the company was acquired by Dow Chemical to form Dow Wolff Cellulosics, and following subsequent industry mergers, it is now part of IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances). The Walsrode site remains a vital manufacturing hub for high-quality polymers used by pharmaceutical companies worldwide.