18 Aug 2010
Clariant’s customers are well-prepared for NMP-free future
Muttenz, August 18, 2010 - Clariant’s pioneering step, back in 2005 to offer N-Methylpyrrolidone-free (NMP-free) finishing products to the leather industry has ensured that its customers are well prepared for the December 2010 introduction of binding European Union (EU) legislation regarding the use of the solvent in leather.
16 Aug 2010
Clariant presents biodegradable adjuvants and dispersing agents to the agrochemical industry
Muttenz, August 16, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant prioritizes the agrochemical industry’s need for both advanced performance and sustainability as it debuts the latest additions to its portfolio of adjuvants and dispersing agents at ISAA 2010.
29 Jul 2010
Clariant further improves profitability based on better demand and reduced cost base
· Q2 sales up 20% in local currencies and 18% in CHF as global economic activity continued to rebound year on year
· Q2 operating income before exceptional items rose to CHF 211 million compared to CHF 69 million a year ago and CHF 183 million in the first quarter, mainly driven by higher sales volumes
· Q2 operating income margin before exceptional items reached 11.1% compared to 4.3% a year ago
· Q2 cash flow from operations amounted to CHF 33 million from CHF 184 million in the previous year given a volume-related temporary increase in inventories and trade receivables
· Outlook: Against the backdrop of an anticipated softening of the global economy, Clariant expects lower sales growth in the second half of the year with demand remaining solid. Clariant guides for sales growth in the high-single digit percentage range and an operating margin before exceptionals for the full-year above 8%.
22 Jul 2010
Sense the difference in performance, ecology and fashion with Clariant at ACLE 2010
Muttenz, July 22, 2010 - Clariant reinforces its commitment to help customers stay at the forefront of industry trends with its cutting-edge performance- and ecology-focused technologies and product innovations on show at the 2010 All China Leather Exhibition in Shanghai.
18 Jun 2010
Clariant Presents Functional Paper Chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010
Muttenz, June 18, 2010 - Under the banner of “Creating Value in a world of paper”, Clariant presents its wide range of functional paper chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010, from June 29 to July 1, 2010 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The products showcased at Stand 318, Hall 3, include various recent innovations designed to enhance the properties of paper and increase production efficiency.
15 Jun 2010
Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business increases prices due to rising feedstock costs
Muttenz, June 15, 2010 - Clariant's Business Unit Industrial and Consumer Specialties today announced global price increases for its entire product portfolio – depending on the specific product group – by up to 15%.
11 Jun 2010
90 Perfect Minutes:
Clariant helps keep Football Fans Comfortable
Muttenz, June 11, 2010 - On June 13, thousands of spectators will file into the spectacular new Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, to watch Germany play its first World Cup™ match against Australia. Once inside, the fans will be greeted by plastic seating that is not only colorful but also well-protected against fire and the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The polypropylene seats in Durban and in two other World Cup football venues have been made using color, flame retardants and UV stabilizers, which are compounded together by the Clariant Masterbatches business unit.
9 Jun 2010
Clariant sets new limits in solar heating
Muttenz, June 9, 2010 - Clariant creates new possibilities for the alternative energy market to achieve effective, long-life protection for solar and geothermal systems with the addition of Antifrogen® SOL HT and pioneering Antifrogen® GEO to its trusted family of heat transfer fluids.
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.
