22 Aug 2011
Clariant showcases record number of sustainable innovations at ITMA 2011
Muttenz, 22 August 2011 – At ITMA 2011, Clariant will launch more than 25 product, process and effect innovations during its daily “innovation sessions” at Booth H4-A150-151. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers. The company’s focus is firmly on closely intertwined concepts that meet the demands of sustainability, protection, performance and fashion.
3 Aug 2011
Benefits of deicer recycling, of Octagon acquisition, on show at inter airport 2011
Muttenz, 3 August 2011 – At inter airport Europe, Clariant will show how the carbon footprint of aircraft deicing can be cut dramatically by recycling used fluid. The Munich show also will mark the deicer-maker’s first major public appearance since its Octagon acquisition, which expanded its supply capability in North America.
1 Aug 2011
科莱恩将在中国国际皮革展上带给你性能、环保、时尚的不凡体验
2011年8月17日，中国 上海——全球领先的特种化学品公司科莱恩将以“科莱恩让您体验不凡”为主题，参加中国国际皮革展。此次科莱恩全新的展台将会更大，更与众不同。届时参观者可以看到科莱恩的令人兴奋的创新成果、夺人眼球的皮革产品以及多媒体工具。为期三天的展会将于2011年9月6-8日在上海新国际展览中心召开。
27 Jul 2011
Solid performance in a difficult environment – full-year guidance confirmed
• Q2 sales up 14% in local currencies on solid business fundamentals and price increases, but down 1% in CHF as Swiss franc continued to appreciate. Süd-Chemie results consolidated for May and June 2011.
• Q2 EBITDA before exceptional items at CHF 241 million, down from CHF 264 million a year ago, negative currency impact of CHF 69 million.
• Q2 EBITDA margin before exceptional items reached 12.9% compared to 13.9% a year ago; Q2 EBITDA margin at constant currencies 14.3%.
• Q2 cash flow from operations of minus CHF 101 million as inventories rose due to relocation of production assets and the usual seasonality.
• Integration of Süd-Chemie progressing as planned
• Outlook: Clariant expects a more difficult but nevertheless solid business environment in H2 2011, characterized by softening demand. Based on this scenario, no further deterioration in currency markets assumed, and including Süd-Chemie consolidated for eight months, Clariant confirms its guidance for the full-year 2011 with sales between CHF 7.8 - 8.0 billion and an EBITDA margin of 13.5% - 14.5%.
CEO Hariolf Kottmann commented: “In the first half of 2011, business fundamentals were robust although global economic growth dampened compared to 2010. This is reflected in an improved underlying operating performance year-on-year. The results, however, have been adversely impacted by the massive appreciation of the Swiss franc. The recently acquired Süd-Chemie has met our expectations in the first two months of consolidation and the integration into Clariant is progressing as planned. These developments give us the confidence to confirm our targets for the full-year 2011.”
21 Jul 2011
Clariant’s new denim chemistry inspires Karl Mayer
Muttenz, 21 July 2011 – Based on Clariant’s ‘Advanced Denim’ dyeing process, machine builder Karl Mayer’s Indig-O-Matic system is now able to offer superior efficiency, flexibility and eco-friendliness for weavers.
20 Jul 2011
New Clariant innovation portal
Muttenz, 20 July 20111 – Unlock the secrets to successful innovation at Clariant’s new Innovation web-pages launched today. Visitors to www.innovation.clariant.com are invited on a journey through the chemistry behind the challenges critical to society’s safety and advancement. They can also find out how they can work with Clariant to contribute to a sustainable and comfortable future.
19 Jul 2011
Clariant launches two new products to supplement its Deposit Control range
Muttenz, 19 July 2011 – Clariant offers papermakers new deposit control solutions with the addition of Cartaspers® SCH and Cartabond® DST.01 to its range. The extended portfolio has been developed specifically to improve machine cleanliness and runnability when wastepaper is used as a raw material in the papermaking process.
6 Jul 2011
New initiatives support Clariant’s CSR commitment in Asia
Muttenz, 6 July 2011 – Clariant, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, is extending its worldwide commitment to CSR in the Asia Pacific region through hands-on community initiatives and active support for local educational programs.
5 Jul 2011
Melio® 03-W-75
Flesh side fixation for highest demands
Muttenz, 5 July 2011 – For several reasons, many leathers have a fixing coat applied to the flesh side of the hide. To manage this effectively, Clariant has developed its new Melio® 03-W-75. A polyurethane-based product, it ensures excellent fixation without hardening the leather or causing a double layer effect in laminating automotive leathers. Flesh side fixation coatings with Melio® 03-W-75 show a high degree of reproducibility and consistency.
5 Jul 2011
Stay connected with Melio® 03-R-163 for high adhesion on difficult surfaces
Muttenz, 5 July 2011 – To achieve proper adhesion is one of the most important parameters in leather finishing. To meet the current specifications for different leathers, automotive as well as shoe upper, the finishing film has to be perfectly connected to the crust surface.
4 Jul 2011
Out of the blue, Clariant launches the ultimate white
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.
1 Jul 2011
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.
