30 Aug 2012
Clariant Oil Services to present research paper at World Heavy Oil Congress
- Clariant will present paper at industry-leading conference on September 12
- Presentation will focus on theory behind transportation of heavy oil, particularly water transportation mechanisms
30 Aug 2012
Clariant promotes sustainability- and aesthetics-boosting dyes and chemicals at Aluminium Messe 2012
- Upgrade of Swiss production facility: investment supports more efficient use of energy by Clariant
- Product portfolio reflects Clariant's strategy to support sustainability challenges of anodized aluminum manufacturing
27 Aug 2012
Clariant successfully places CHF 375 million domestic bonds in two tranches
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23 Aug 2012
Clariant is Sole Chemistry Partner of Umwelt Arena
- Lighthouse project with strong international recognition
- Interactive, multimedia examples of sustainability in daily life
- Company publishes sustainability goals for 2020
7 Aug 2012
Clariant presents its new promise to pharma industry at CPhI 2012
Muttenz, August 7, 2012 - Clariant's promise to create added value by appreciating the needs of its pharmaceutical sector customers will take center stage at the CPhI 2012, Booth #5H23.
30 Jul 2012
More than meets the eye: Clariant brings people performance and planet focused leather innovations to China
Muttenz, July 30, 2012 - With the theme of "More than meets the eye", Clariant will present its extensive portfolio of innovations designed to support and inspire productivity, functionality and environmental-compatibility for China's leather manufacturers at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE 2012), Shanghai (Booth D11, Hall E2, September 4 - 6, 2012).
30 Jul 2012
Clariant turns spotlight on sustainability and performance at China Paper 2012
Muttenz, July 30, 2012 - Clariants ecological and economical solutions to the performance demands of China's paper industry will take center stage at Booth 3300 during China Paper 2012, September 10 - 12, in Shanghai.
26 Jul 2012
Clariant with positive sales momentum and sustained profitability
- Robust Q2 2012 result in a difficult environment, first half-year performance as expected
- Q2 2012 sales increased 8% in local currencies and 6% in CHF, to CHF 1.978 billion from CHF 1.870 billion in Q2 2011
- EBITDA before exceptionals at CHF 233 million vs. CHF 241 million in Q2 2011, up 2% in local currencies and down 3% in Swiss francs; EBITDA margin before exceptionals at 11.8%, on sustainably good level despite difficult market conditions, especially in Europe
- Net income of CHF 70 million compared to CHF 40 million in Q2 2011
- Guidance confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and a sustained profitability for the full-year 2012 compared to 2011, assuming the global economy stabilizes at current levels in the second half-year
26 Jul 2012
Clariant to acquire remaining share of Ukrainian Catalyst Joint Venture
Muttenz, July 26, 2012 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 40 percent share of a joint venture between the Holding company Alvigo AS, based in Tallin/Estonia and Süd-Chemie AG, in the meantime acquired by Clariant AG. The Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts GmbH (SCAC) is a leading producer of syngas catalyst, based in the Ukraine. The signing of the transaction took place at the end of June, closing is subject to merger control approval. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
25 Jul 2012
Clariant Performance Packaging to exhibit and present at CPhI Worldwide in Madrid
- Company will showcase active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control
- Clariant product development expert Valère Logel to present on new solutions for protecting active ingredients from degradation
20 Jul 2012
Clariant launches biofuel of the future
- Germany's largest cellulose ethanol plant inaugurated in Straubing
- CEO Hariolf Kottmann: A milestone in the strategy for sustainable products and processes
- Federal Minister of Research Annette Schavan: National Research Strategy BioEconomy 2030
- Biofuel of the future cuts CO2 emissions by 95% without competing with food production
10 Jul 2012
Clariant Oil Services highlights PHASETREAT product line after 50 years of solid performance
- Clariant's PHASETREAT products have successfully separated emulsified oil and water for more than 50 years
- Company emphasizes customized solutions, proven to treat a wide variety of crude oils and other applications
- Products help customers comply with the most stringent environmental regulations and increase profitability
