Clariant Catalysis & Energy to Exhibit Exhaust After-treatment Catalysts at POWER-GEN 2012

Muttenz, 27 November 2012 –The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant, represented by its business line Air Purification, part of its Catalysis & Energy business unit, will exhibit industry-leading emissions reduction catalysts for internal combustion engines at POWER-GEN International 2012 in Orlando, Florida, on December 11-13, 2012. The Catalysis & Energy business became part of Clariant in 2011 through the acquisition of Süd-Chemie. Its extensive portfolio of oxidation catalysts, diesel particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) blocks are manufactured in Needham, Mass., a former Süd-Chemie facility. This site, located outside Boston, is Clariant‘s North American center for all engine emission control catalysts. It comprises research and development, analytical labs and a diesel engine test lab and catalyst rejuvenation facilities.

Clariant Oil Services Raises Money For Cancer Support

Clariant Oil Service UK Ltd raised more than £1000.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support by participating in the organization’s fundraising event called “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” on September 28. (Photo courtesy of Clariant)Houston, Texas (USA), November 20, 2012 – Clariant Oil Services UK Ltd raised more than £1000.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support by participating in the organization’s fundraising event called “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” on September 28. Clariant employees also donated baked goods, crafts, books and more to Macmillan.

Clariant Mining to Exhibit at International Symposium in India

Houston, Texas (USA), November 20, 2012 – Clariant Mining will exhibit its advanced mining solutions and expertise at the 10th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, “FRAGBLAST 10” in New Delhi, India, from November 24-29, 2012.

Clariant Announces New Head of Oil and Mining Services Business Unit

  • John Dunne brings more than 20 years of business management experience to position
  • Dunne, who previously served as general manager with Clariant in the Middle East, will be located in The Woodlands, Texas

Clariant Oil Services awarded contract with E.ON E&P UK to provide chemical management services

Houston, Texas (USA), November 13, 2012 – Clariant Oil Services has reached a five-year agreement with E.ON UK E&P Limited, to provide production chemicals and services for the company’s new field development in the Huntington oil field.

Clariant unveils its innovative Hostavin NOW® technology for agriculture films

  • Launch of customized polymeric Aminoether HALS solutions offering outstanding protection to greenhouse films
  • Fulfills critical market needs for durable crop protection and improved productivity

Clariant progresses while global economy deteriorates further

  • Stable profitability in the core businesses despite pronounced economic weakness in Europe. Good progress in portfolio management and the integration of Süd-Chemie.
  • Q3 2012 sales increased 3% to CHF 1.923 billion from CHF 1.865 billion in Q3 2011.
  • EBITDA before exceptionals fell 7% to CHF 201 million from CHF 216 million in Q3 2011, affected by lower volumes and investments into growth.
  • Cash flow from operations rose to CHF 181 million, compared to CHF 127 million in Q3 2011.
  • For the full-year 2012, Clariant expects flat sales growth in local currencies and an EBITDA margin before exceptionals slightly ahead of the level after nine months.

Clariant Oil Services Wins 2012 ‘World Oil’ Award

Clariant Oil Services’ PHASETREAT suite of products was named “Best Production Chemicals” by World Oil magazine, a leading oil and gas trade journal, as part of its 2012 World Oil Awards titled “Innovations for the Future.” From left: Nathan Fransen, Graham Gammack, Lisa Greaney, Nick Phillips, Jessica Clements, Nihal Obeyesekere, Madhav Kolli. (Photo: Barchfeld Photography)

  • Company's PHASETREAT products named 'Best Production Chemicals'
  • Products praised for focus on sustainability targets and research and development

Clariant and Wilmar establish Joint Venture for amines and selected amines derivatives

  • 50-50 Global Joint Venture
  • Clariant’s Amines Competence meets Wilmar’s Oleochemical Expertise

Clariant puts ecological and efficient performance power in reach at SEPAWA 2012

  • Inspiring new ingredients and ranges for detergents, dishwashing, consumer and industrial cleaning products, and personal care applications
  • Performance, People, Planet values at the heart of all Clariant developments at SEPAWA 2012 (Booth 658 - 660)

Clariant goes extra mile in support of eco-label eligibility for cleaning product manufacturers

Clariant goes extra mile in support of eco-label eligibility for cleaning product manufacturers. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Selected range of dyes and pigments that meets Nordic and EU Ecolabel criteria
  • Demonstrates Clariant's commitment to go extra mile in delivering sustainable solutions to customers serving personal care, household and industrial cleaning sectors
  • Debuts at SEPAWA 2012 in Fulda, Germany (Booth 658 - 660), October 23-25, 2012

Clariant provides innovative technology for more environmentally sound jeans manufacturing

Clariant provides innovative technology for more environmentally sound jeans manufacturing. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Novel manufacturing technique could save approx. 62 billion liters of water per year
  • Annual energy savings of approx. 220 million kWh and waste water reductions of approx 8.3 billion liters
  • Bestowed with globally prestigious ICIS Innovation Award 2012