8 Jun 2010
Clariant achieves industry leading ISO 13485 milestone for medical and pharma masterbatches and compounds
Muttenz, June 8, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches celebrates an industry milestone with the achievement of ISO 13485 accreditation for its global production plants for masterbatches for the medical and pharma sector. Clariant is pioneering the global implementation of ISO 13485 by masterbatch and compound suppliers with now two of its three specialist regional competence centers attaining external accreditation of the quality management standard for the medical and pharmaceutical industry.
3 Jun 2010
Clariant launches new urea-free paper brightener with highest whiteness levels
Muttenz, June 03, 2010 - Clariant, a leading company in optical brightening agents, offers paper manufacturers new opportunities to achieve the highest possible whiteness levels for printing and writing paper with the launch of Leucophor® VHR liquid. The optical brightening agent (OBA) is the latest addition to Clariant’s innovative Leucophor range.
3 Jun 2010
Clariant increases prices of textile chemicals and textile dyes
Muttenz, June 03, 2010 - Clariant's Business Unit Textile Chemicals, today announced global price increases for its entire textile product portfolio – depending on the specific product group – between 5% and 40%.
31 May 2010
Clariant’s Emulsion Business increases prices
Muttenz, May 31, 2010 - Clariant today announced global price increases of up to 15% for its emulsion chemicals portfolio.
31 May 2010
Power Your Performance with Clariant at K 2010
Muttenz, May 31, 2010 - Clariant’s commitment to deliver the material innovations, processing advances and support essential to the success of its plastics sector customers will be reinforced under the motto “Power Your Performance” at K 2010 in Düsseldorf this October.
28 May 2010
Clariant unveils color forecasts and leather trends for Autumn/Winter 2011-12
Muttenz, May 28, 2010 - Clariant launches a new edition of its Global Color Card and Leather Trend Booklet “Fashion Up!” in preparation for the Autumn/Winter 2011-12 season.
17 May 2010
Clariant’s Paper Business increases prices due to rising raw material costs
Muttenz, May 17, 2010 - The Paper Specialties Business Unit of Clariant today announced global price increases for its entire paper chemicals portfolio – depending on the specific product group – by up to 30%.
17 May 2010
Clariant increases prices of leather chemicals
Muttenz, May 17, 2010 - Clariant’s Business Unit Leather Services, a world leading provider of chemicals and services to the leather industry, today announced global price increases for its leather product portfolio.
29 Apr 2010
Clariant improves profitability and cash flow
• Sales up 16% in local currencies and 13% in CHF on the back of improved demand
• Operating income before exceptional items rose to CHF 183 million compared to CHF –13 million a year ago on higher capacity utilization and lower costs
• Operating income margin before exceptional items reached 10.1%
• Cash flow from operations reached CHF 159 million after CHF 156 million in the first quarter 2009
• Outlook: For the full-year, Clariant expects sales in local currencies to increase in the mid single-digit range and an operating margin before exceptional items above the 2008 level of 6.6%. Cash flow from operations will remain strong.
22 Apr 2010
Clariant supports Expo 2010 in Shanghai with sponsorship of Swiss Pavilion
Muttenz, April 22, 2010 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is supporting the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai as a silver sponsor. The Expo will be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010 in Shanghai with the theme of “Better City, Better Life”.
14 Apr 2010
Clariant showcases innovative highlights from Wet End to Finishing at Guangzhou Shoes and Leather Show
Muttenz, April 14, 2010 - Visitors to the 2010 Guangzhou Leather Fair will be inspired by Clariant’s new collection of leathers, based on Spring-Summer 2011 color and fashion trends and covering most types of leathers, including shoe uppers, handbags, garments, and sofas. At Booth 0110 0112 & 0131 0133 in Hall 11.2, Clariant will demonstrate how innovative products and processing techniques, offering environmental benefits and optimum processing economy, can enhance the natural beauty of leather with the look and performance to suit individual customer requirements.
13 Apr 2010
Clariant simplifies pigment dispersion in coatings application – Easily Dispersible pigments
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant extends the production efficiency benefits of its outstanding Easily Dispersible organic pigments to waterborne industrial and decorative coatings with the launch of its new range of “ED Pigments” at American Coatings Show 2010.
