2 Nov 2011
Clariant and Cotton Incorporated develop new wrinkle-free technology
Muttenz, November 2, 2011 - Wrinkle-free technology for cotton fabrics has taken a giant leap forward with Clariant’s launch of high performance, sustainable and innovative Foam Eco Care finishing. The new foam application formula results in increased productivity, improved energy usage as well as improved abrasion resistance and fabric strength, and reduced chemical usage without compromising durable press ratings.
1 Nov 2011
Clariant Strengthens Presence in China with Opening of its First Ethoxylation Plant in Asia
Muttenz/ Shanghai, November 1, 2011 - Clariant, the Swiss leading specialty chemicals company, announced the inauguration of its ethoxylation plant in Daya Bay at Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China today. The plant not only benefits customers with local production but also brings global know-how and technology in product development to the local market. Construction of the plant is pivotal to Clariant’s global strategy on further developing the emerging markets.
1 Nov 2011
Clariant strengthens Asian presence
- New Singapore Headquarters for South East Asia & Pacific
- New Textile Chemicals Headquarters and application lab
- First Asian Clariant ethoxylation plant in Dayabay, China
1 Nov 2011
Clariant relocates Textile Chemicals BU Headquarters to Singapore to align with global market needs
Muttenz/Singapore, November 1, 2011 - Specialty chemicals company Clariant today officially inaugurated its Textile Chemicals Business Unit (BU) headquarters in Singapore. Along with the inauguration of the BU headquarters, Clariant is also celebrating the relocation of its global textile application technology lab to Singapore. The lab will be the main application development facility for all new products developed globally by Clariant’s Textile Chemicals BU.
31 Oct 2011
Operationally on track, Süd-Chemie on target
• Solid operational performance with differentiated demand picture from business to business, strong headwind from currencies; Catalysis & Energy with the expected pick-up in sales.
• Q3 sales up 25% in local currency and 9% in Swiss francs, driven by acquisitions and higher sales prices.
• Q3 EBITDA before exceptional items at CHF 216 million, down from CHF 232 million in the previous-year period, negative currency impact of CHF 73 million.
• Q3 EBITDA margin before exceptional items reached 11.6% compared to 13.6% a year ago; 13.4% at constant currencies
• Q3 cash flow from operations turned positive at CHF 105 million compared to CHF –101 million in Q2 2011 and CHF 173 million in Q3 2010
• Outlook: Clariant expects a similar trading environment to the third quarter until year-end 2011, characterized by further softening demand, volatile currencies and stable raw material costs. For the full-year 2011, Clariant confirms its guidance, with sales between CHF 7.0 and 7.2 billion and an EBITDA margin of 12.8% to 13.2%.
26 Oct 2011
Clariant acquires Oberhausen Technology Center (OTC)
- Acquisition is part of company strategy to develop and strengthen ICS portfolio
- Clariant gains technological expertise in new formulation technologies and delivery systems to serve customer needs in the consumer care market
25 Oct 2011
Clariant boosts aircraft de-icer supply for coming winter
- New tolling agreements with Swedish, Russian partners
- Customers can track delivery status online, in real time
25 Oct 2011
Clariant demonstrates Performance through Partnership at CPhI 2011
Muttenz, October 25, 2011 - Customized processing solutions and a collaborative way of working designed to support better performance for the pharmaceutical industry and their products will underline Clariant’s “Performance through Partnership” focus at CPhI 2011.
21 Oct 2011
Clariant, Syngenta und Novartis begrüssen den Behördenentscheid zum Brandplatz Schweizerhalle und kündigen die Prüfung weiterer Massnahmen an
- Stellungnahme zur Neubeurteilung des Unfallstandorts Schweizerhalle durch das Amt für Umweltschutz und Energie des Kantons Basel-Landschaft (AUE BL)
19 Oct 2011
More than just a fridge freezer: Clariant opens door to a new world of creativity
Muttenz, October 19, 2011 - Clariant is opening the door to a world of creativity in design and functionality for household appliances; and what better way to demonstrate it than with a state-of-the-art fridge freezer at its Fakuma 2011 booth (Booth B2-2217).
18 Oct 2011
Clariant presents Quiospheres® for all day, everyday cosmetotextiles
Muttenz, October 18, 2011 - Clariant offers textile manufacturers and brands a new high strength, high performance effect in cosmetotextiles that generates wellness and well-being to the consumer. Quiospheres® uses state of the art cosmetic microencapsulation that can be applied to any fabric. Clariant’s high-tech textile technology provides the key to creating the long lasting cosmetic effect of the fabric.
14 Oct 2011
Clariant successfully places EUR 365 million of certificates of indebtedness
Muttenz, October 14, 2011 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the issuance of totally EUR 365 million in the German market for certificates of indebtedness (“Schuldschein”). The four certificates have a term of 3 years (EUR 242 million) respectively 4.5 years (EUR 123 million) each with fix or float coupons.
