Clariant is named Pigment Supplier of the Year by Sitivesp

Muttenz/ São Paulo, December 23, 2011 - Sitivesp, the Union of Paints & Coatings producers of the State of São Paulo, has named Clariant “Supplier of the Year” in the Pigment category of its annual award scheme. This is the 17th time, in the 20 year history of the award, that Clariant has been chosen as the best Pigment supplier.

Clariant predicts a summer palette to cheer the senses

CASTAWAY (Photo: Clariant)

  • Clariant has introduced its new Leather Trend Booklet 'Fashion Up!' Spring/Summer 2013
  • Clariant has launched its new Global Color Card Spring/Summer 2013

Süd-Chemie and LG Chem to jointly manufacture high quality Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)

  • Faster market penetration of Lithium Iron Phosphate

Muttenz, December 13, 2011 – Süd-Chemie AG, a Clariant Group Company, and LG Chem, Ltd., Seoul/Korea, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture for high volume production of superior quality Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP).

Clariant at ISDC: megatrend toward using more renewable-based products is gaining speed and is driven by customers

Muttenz, December 12, 2011 - At the International Conference on Soaps, Detergents and Cosmetics (ISDC) in Mumbai, Clariant presented its vision for a sustainable future. In line with the event’s theme, Dynamics of Change, Dr. Hans Juergen Scholz from Clariant’s Business Unit Detergents and Intermediates (D&I), gave a presentation on sustainable development – a key megatrend throughout the industry today.

Clariant presents value-creating innovations at Paperex India 2011

Leucophor® XL (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, December 12, 2011 - Clariant shines the spotlight on the performance and cost-optimization benefits of its colorants, optical brightening agents and chemicals for paper at Paperex in New Delhi, India from December 10 - 13, 2011.

ISDC 2011: Clariant to highlight commitment to the detergents industry in India

Muttenz, December 8, 2011 - At the International Conference on Soaps, Detergents and Cosmetics (ISDC) in Mumbai, Clariant, a leading supplier of key raw materials for laundry detergents and household cleaning products, will highlight its commitment to both the industry in general and customers in India in particular.

Clariant goes extra mile for the cosmetics sector with GMP (ISO 22716) accreditation

Clariant Personal Care. (Photo: Clariant) Muttenz, December 7, 2011 - Clariant has gone the extra mile for its cosmetics’ industry customers with the achievement of global ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its global management system. The accomplishment reinforces Clariant’s commitment to be a leading partner for the personal care industry, guaranteeing globally-consistent products and processes to support more efficient product development by customers.

Clariant steps up innovation and expansion strategy in flame retardants

  • Additional production facility for non-halogenated flame retardants in Germany
  • Introduction of pioneering high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards
  • Aligned with Clariant strategic pillars of innovation and expansion to support growth market in Asia

Clariant announces Phase Three of Exolit® OP expansion program

Muttenz, December 6, 2011 - Clariant announces the next stage in its on-going capacity expansion program for Exolit® OP non-halogenated flame retardants, with the addition of a third production unit at its site in Hürth-Knapsack, near Cologne, Germany.

Clariant LTD: Squeeze-out of Süd-Chemie Minority Shareholders now effective

Muttenz, 01 December 2011 –Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft today informed Clariant LTD that the resolution agreed by the Shareholders General Meeting of Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft (22 November 2011) with regard to squeezing out the Minority Shareholders (§ 327a AktG), yesterday became effective by registration with the Commercial Register.

Clariant takes performance- and efficiency-enhancing building blocks to Indian chemical processing community

Muttenz, November 30, 2011 - Clariant is offering India’s chemical processing community new opportunities to benefit from the efficiency-enhancement and performance-boosting potential of its trusted portfolio of fine chemical building blocks and enhancers.

Clariant unveils cutting-edge efficiency development in non-halogenated flame retardants for printed circuit boards

Muttenz, November 29, 2011 - Clariant has unveiled two pioneering, low dosage non-halogenated flame retardants for epoxy resins to the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. Cutting-edge Exolit® EP 150 and EP 200, developed specifically for epoxy laminates, set a new benchmark in high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards.