5 Mar 2010
Clariant Masterbatches puts risk and control issues at top of agenda at Medtec and MD&M East 2010
Muttenz, March 5, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches turns the spotlight on risk management at Medtec in Stuttgart (March 23 – 25) and MD&M in New York (June 8-10) as it presents its package of dedicated products and support designed to help customers’ control risk in medical device manufacture and pharmaceutical packaging. Clariant’s specific range of medical color and performance masterbatches and compounds add cutting-edge functionality and brand appeal to customers’ applications while taking into account industry requirements for consistency, reliability and regulatory compliance.
5 Mar 2010
Cartasol® dye range enhanced by new greenish blue dye
Muttenz, March 5, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant launches Cartasol Blue 4GF liq, setting a new benchmark in the paper market for greenish blue substantive dyes. The new dye generates cost benefits for paper producers by creating a faster and more simplified dyeing process.
5 Mar 2010
Clariant ups paper fluorescence quenching performance
Muttenz, March 5, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant sets a new paper industry benchmark in fluorescence removal with the return of new and improved Cartarex® NT liq fluorescence quenching agent for papermakers. Cartarex NT liq achieves up to 70% more effective quenching than competitor products for rapid cleansing of residual fluorescence from paper machines and for quenching fluorescence in broke, recycled fiber and deinked pulps.
2 Mar 2010
Clariant turns spotlight on protection and preservation at in-cosmetics 2010
Muttenz, March 2, 2010 - Exciting concepts and new product innovations designed to help formulators perfect the performance and efficiency of their cosmetic formulations form the focus of Clariant’s “protecting and preserving” theme at in-cosmetics 2010 in Paris from April 13-15, 2010, booth M30.
16 Feb 2010
Clariant reports progressively improving operating profitability and a strong cash flow during a challenging 2009
• Sales in 2009 down 14% in local currency and 18% in CHF
• Operating income before exceptional items decreased to CHF 270 million in 2009 from CHF 530 million in 2008
• Cash flow from operations improved to CHF 757 million from CHF 391 million in the previous year
• Net debt reduced to CHF 545 million from CHF 1,209 million in 2008
• As part of the ongoing asset network optimization program, further measures are being implemented, affecting production sites in Muttenz (Switzerland), Resende (Brazil) and Thane (India)
• Outlook 2010: Clariant does not foresee a sustainable recovery of the global economy. As a consequence, Clariant expects sales growth in local currencies in the low single-digit range. The operating income margin before exceptionals is expected to rise above 6%. Cash flow from operations will remain strong but below the levels of 2009.
9 Feb 2010
Clariant showcases trusted color and performance materials at MD&M West 2010
Muttenz, February 9, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches presents the latest in its color and performance-enhancing materials designed to bring cutting-edge functionality and aesthetics to medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging at MD&M West 2010.
3 Feb 2010
Clariant’s low emission modifier boosts long-term performance for hot climate asphalt
Muttenz, February 3, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant showcases the energy-saving and emissions-reducing benefits of its Licomont® BS 100 modifier for long-term hot climate asphalt performance, at Euroforum’s Asphalt 2010 event in Berchtesgaden, Germany from February 3-5, 2010, Booth#A09.
15 Jan 2010
Clariant Oil Services expands business with Chevron-Duri Indonesia
Muttenz, January 15, 2010 - Clariant Oil Services, a business unit of Clariant International Ltd, has signed a “Heavy Oil Services” contract to supply Chevron-Duri in Indonesia with products and services for the Duri steam flood. Steam flooding is an enhanced oil recovery method that injects steam into the reservoir to increase oil recovery. With a production of 200,000 barrels of crude oil each day, the Duri project is the largest steam flood oilfield in the world and the main source of oil production in Indonesia.
15 Dec 2009
Clariant unveils color forecasts and leather trends for Spring-Summer 2011
December 15, 2009 - Clariant has developed a new edition of its Leather Trend Booklet called “Fashion Up!” in preparation for the Spring-Summer 2011 season.
9 Dec 2009
Clariant signs agreement to acquire Euromaster assets
Muttenz, December 9, 2009 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Euromaster, a limited liability company based in Russia specializing in the manufacture of masterbatches.
3 Dec 2009
MODEUROP and Clariant embark on close cooperation for a worldwide Color-Forecast
December 3, 2009 - MODEUROP, the Fashion Pool at DSI (Das Schuhinstitut GmbH) and Clariant global leader in the field of colorants and chemicals for the dyeing, tanning, retanning and finishing of leather, have established an innovative, color forecasting partnership. This cooperation will provide custom-tailored, reliable and consistent color forecast and definition to the footwear leather processing industry. It targets the entire value chain, from tanneries through to shoe manufacturers and retailers.
9 Nov 2009
coldblack® wins Textile Design Award 2009
Langenthal / Sevelen: On 6 November, the tenth biannual Design Prize Switzerland was held. From over 300 entries and 36 nominated projects, the eight-member international jury selected six winners in different categories. The competition with a total prize money of CHF 195,000 attracts domestic and foreign designers with a relation to Switzerland. Schoeller Technologies AG has been awarded with the Textile Design Award 2009 by SWISS TEXTILES & ZUMSTEG FOUNDATION for the textile finishing technology "coldblack®: Sun Reflector - UV Protector". coldblack® is the result of a close cooperation between Schoeller and Clariant International.
