Clariant launches concept strategy for personal care

Clariant launches concept strategy for personal care. (Photo’s: Clariant International Ltd, PR035)
May 7, 2009 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant launches a new application concept strategy to approach the particular needs of fast-growing personal care market segments. Its concepts for men‘s care and wet wipes apply Clariant‘s expertise, its broad portfolio of innovative skin care and hair care lines, and extensive manufacturing and R&D support, in a focused way to help customers more easily meeting the demands of their sectors.

Clariant With Strong Cash Flow Despite Continuing Weak Demand

• Sales down 19% in local currencies and 24% in CHF on weak demand

Printing Problems Purged with Clariant’s Cartabond® KZI and MZI

Muttenz, May 5, 2009 - Specialty chemicals company Clariant has solved a process problem that has plagued printers for decades. The Company has developed Cartabond® KZI and MZI, ground-breaking new technology which reduces debris that can impair the quality of printing.

Clariant’s new Hostacerin® SFO sunflower ingredient adds natural touch to cosmetics

Clariant’s new Hostacerin® SFO sunflower ingredient adds natural touch to cosmetics. (Photo: Clariant International Ltd, PR034)
Muttenz, April 21, 2009 - New Hostacerin® SFO from speciality chemicals expert Clariant is helping cosmetic manufacturers bring the natural and sustainable power of sunflower seed oil to creams, lotions and sun care products. Based entirely on renewable, vegetable and GMO-free (genetically-modified organism) sources, and manufactured using an energy-saving process, Hostacerin SFO emulsifier offers all-round ecological appeal.

Clariant’s “green” innovation Hostacerin® SFO takes centre stage at in-cosmetics 2009

Muttenz, April 8, 2009 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant will introduce in-cosmetics 2009 visitors to its winning formulation of personal care products and global support designed to meet the latest skin and hair care industry trends. Taking centre stage at Stand A155 from 21-23 April will be Clariant’s new “green” innovation Hostacerin® SFO – a sunflower-oil based emulsifier for creams, lotions and sun care products produced via an energy-saving process.

Clariant to launch strategic production facilities in Zhenjiang, China

Hong Kong, 10 March, 2009 Leading specialty chemical company Clariant is building a surfactants plant in Zhenjiang, Eastern China to help meet the needs of the country’s growing demand. The new facility is scheduled for production in the middle of 2009.

Clariant Improves Operational Performance and Strengthens Focus on Cash Generation and Cost Reduction

• Sales of CHF 8.1 billion in 2008, up 1% in local currencies