14 May 2012

New Clariant Catofin® Propane Dehydrogenation Catalyst delivers significant savings

Muttenz, May 14, 2012 - Süd-Chemie AG, a Clariant group company, has announced that its breakthrough in CATOFIN® propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst has been successful in delivering a significant increase in propylene selectivity, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.

14 May 2012

New Clariant Liquid Color Technology Developed for Polyolefin Blow Molding

• Liquid vehicle technology is ideal for monolayer extrusion blowmolding
• Eliminates liquid problems in polyolefin containers
• Opens new options for brand owners and plastic processors

8 May 2012

Clariant Showcases at AC Show Innovation, Expertise and Commitment to U.S. Market

• Spotlights new industry-leading Integrated Tinting Systems including tinting equipment and merchandising tools
• Highlights cutting-edge waxes, light stabilizers and flame retardants for paints and coatings
• Debuts multifunctional dispersing agent for waterborne and solvent-based pigment pastes

8 May 2012

Performance that Innovates - Innovation that Performs

Jakarta, May 8, 2012 - Clariant, a world leading specialty chemical company, will showcase a series of new innovative products at the coming TexTech Indonesia 2012, on May 31- June 3, 2012 at Hall A, Booth AD 205-215 + 260-270, Jakarta International Expo. 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.

8 May 2012

Clariant shares global best practices on Safe Transportation of Chemicals

• Safe transportation of chemicals via air, water, and road requires renewed focus.
• Key implementation gaps in road transportation needs to be filled in.

7 May 2012

Clariant Showcases Innovative Emulsifier for Metalworking Formulations at STLE 2012

• Based on globally available raw materials, avoiding supply volatility
• Exceptional low-foaming properties.
• Safe for people and the environment

7 May 2012

Clariant showcases “Sustainability meets Performance” paper solutions at Zellcheming 2012

Muttenz, May 7, 2012 - Clariant presents the paper industry with an extended portfolio of functional and optical performance-enhancers and process chemicals focused on cost-optimization, environmental benefits and high-performance at Zellcheming Expo 2012 (June 26-28, 2012, Wiesbaden, Germany).

3 May 2012

Clariant delivers resilient performance

• First quarter sales up 18% in local currencies and 13% in CHF, driven by acquisitions
• EBITDA margin before exceptional items at 12.1%, compared to 16.1% in the previous-year period, reflecting the expected soft start to 2012, with lower demand compared to the high basis of the previous year
• Continuing growth in non-cyclical businesses while cyclical and structurally challenged businesses faced similar trading conditions to Q4 2011, improving towards the end of the quarter
• Outlook for 2012 confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and sustained profitability in 2012 as the global economy is expected to strengthen progressively in the course of the year.

1 May 2012

Clariant Oil Services to Present Four Papers at SPE Conference in UK

• Presentations will demonstrate expertise in scale control management, foster dicussion with industry leaders
• Exhibit will showcase knowledge in integrity management and corrosion control

26 Apr 2012

Clariant Meets Rising Customer Demand for Improved Humidity Protection of Medical Devices

• Adsorbent technology is integrated directly into thermoplastics
• Protects diagnostics and devices from excess humidity over their full shelf life
• Expands design freedom with a wide range of processing and customization options