Out of the blue, Clariant launches the ultimate white

Out of the blue, Clariant launches the ultimate white. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 4 July 2011 – Clariant gives papermakers the unique opportunity to use up to 30% less optical brightening agent (OBA), reduce tinting colorant levels, and reach a truer, more neutral white, with the launch of its breakthrough whitening system Leucophor® XL.

Clariant’s Masterbatches Business increases prices

Muttenz, 1 July 2011 – The Masterbatches Business Unit of Clariant, a leading Masterbatches player globally, announces global price increases for most of its products.

Plastic Colors Will Reflect Changing Times, Clariant ColorForward™ 2012 Predicts

This three-dimensional ColorForward™ presentation folder includes eye-catching graphics and illuminating text, as well as molded samples of the colors and effects. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 28 June 2011 – In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility. If these two trends seem at odds with each other, that may be because confusion and contradiction are also important elements in some of the major societal trends identified in the latest edition of ColorForward™. This trend analysis and color design tool from Clariant Masterbatches is released annually to help plastic product designers and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.

Clariant initiates squeeze-out process for Süd-Chemie

Muttenz, 24 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has initiated the squeeze-out procedure to acquire all of the remaining shares of Süd-Chemie AG from minority shareholders according to the German Public Company Act (“Aktiengesetz” § 327a).

Clariant Appoints Hans-Joachim Müller Member of the Executive Committee

Muttenz, 21 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has appointed Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller member of the Executive Committee. He will join the company on July 1, 2011.

Clariant predicts a fashion outlook of contrasts for Autumn/Winter 2012-13

NEO GRUNGE (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 20, 2011 – The fashion focus for Autumn/Winter 2012-13 is on clear-cut contrasts and greater extremes. And it is the sheer depth of contrasts – warm or cold, light or dark, black or white, romantic or grunge – that has provided the impetus and inspiration behind the new color and trend forecast for the footwear and leather sectors. Compromise is no longer chic whereas the sensitivity for the timeless and sustainable has increased. Supporting its customers in generating their own collections, Clariant launches its new Global Color Card – developed in close cooperation with ModEurop, the Fashion Pool at DSI (Das Schuhinstitut GmbH) – as well as its leather trend booklet ‘Fashion Up!’, in preparation for Autumn/Winter 2012-13.

To meet demand and enhance its product portfolio for the South American market, Clariant has installed additional capacity at its emulsion plant in Argentina

Muttenz, 8 June 2011 – Clariant, a leader in chemical specialties, with consolidated expertise in polymer emulsions and technical know-how in applications and innovative solutions development, has scaled-up production capacity for its Mowilith® emulsions by 35%. The additional capacity is especially intended for its wide-ranging line of copolymers and terpolymers.

Clariant launches collector protection package at Intersolar 2011

Clariant launches collector protection package at Intersolar 2011. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 8 June 2011 – Clariant launches its new long-term protection package for extending a solar collector’s life. Clariant’s new cleaning liquid Antifrogen® SOL CLEAN, making its market debut at Intersolar 2011, complements Clariant’s trusted Antifrogen SOL HT heat transfer fluid which protects solar systems from corrosive attack, even in extreme environments.

Clariant targets profitable growth with an EBITDA margin above 17% in 2015

Muttenz, 7 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has raised today its 2011 sales and margin targets on the occasion of its capital markets event. The company expects sales growth in the high single-digit range in local currency compared to 2010 and an EBITDA margin between 13.5-14.5%. For 2015, Clariant targets sales above CHF 10 billion and an EBITDA margin before exceptional items above 17%.

Boost your performance with Clariant

Clariant invites CESIO 2011 visitors to embrace its innovative, efficacy-enhancing and sustainability-focused ingredients to boost the performance of laundry & dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and household and I&I cleaning formulations. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – Clariant invites CESIO 2011 visitors to embrace its innovative, efficacy-enhancing and sustainability-focused ingredients to boost the performance of laundry & dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and household and I&I cleaning formulations.

Melio® WF-5246
New aqueous hydrophobing agent from Clariant

Good to have Melio® WF-5246 – for absolute water resistance and repellency. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – There are many unfinished leathers on the market. Especially for shoes, but also for clothing and leather goods, nubuck as well as splits and suede leathers are widely used. For all these leathers water drop resistance or water drop repellency is requested.

Aqualen® Top GC-2031.B −
Modern topcoat for classic leather articles

Classic and timeless- thanks to Clariant`s latest modern topcoat. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – Fashion always pushes forward — busy, expressive and wide ranging. Classic, on the other hand, is its virtual opposite: quiet, discreet and constant. Classic leather articles, therefore, are probably less visible at shows or on catwalks, but always highly in demand.