Clariant Oil Services to present at International EOR and Heavy Oil Conference

Houston, March 5, 2013 – Clariant Oil Services today announced that it will present a paper at the upcoming 2013 International EOR and Heavy Oil Conference, March 4-6, 2013, at the Al-Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman. The paper, authored and presented by Dr. Jonathan Wylde, Global Application Development Manager for Clariant Oil Services, is titled “Enhanced Oil Recovery Chemical Treatment: Chemistry and Strategies Required for Polymer Breakthrough into the Process.”

Clariant presents the EcoTain® life cycle for sustainable innovation

EcoTain® protecting human, environmental and ecological health. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces its new EcoTain® approach to sustainable innovation. The EcoTain life cycle and label developed by Clariant is driven by the commitment to protect human, environmental and ecological health without compromising on performance and efficiency.

Clariant's Melio® Wax 145 enhances the natural feel of leather

Muttenz, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has created its Melio® Wax 145 product to help tanners meet the continuing demand for leather that maintains its sought-after natural look and feel, especially in the footwear, handbags and accessories markets.

Clariant's new Melio® Wax W-01 designed for vintage fashion demand

Clariant’s new Melio® Wax W-01 designed for vintage fashion demand. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has specially formulated its Melio® Wax W-01 to help tanners achieve the current leather fashion demand for vintage effects in footwear and handbags.

Clariant promotes sustainability-focused catalysts at Nitrogen+Syngas 2013

Munich, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present its efficiency-driving catalysts for synthesis gas processes and the production of major base chemicals at the leading international technical conference Nitrogen + Syngas 2013.

Clariant's Annual Report 2012 is now available

Muttenz, March 04, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today published its Annual Report 2012. The report is now available in German and English language on www.clariant.com. In addition the report can also be ordered as a hard copy via company website.

Clariant showcases the latest personal & home care solutions

Clariant's ICS India Team unveils the new customer newsletter WE CARE at the HPCI Trade Fair in Mumbai on Feb 28, 2013. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, February 28, 2013 – Clariant’s BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) exhibited the latest from its range of unique personal & home care products at the HPCI trade fair in Mumbai between Feb 28 and March 1, 2013. See it; Feel it - was the theme with which the BU introduced their main range of Mild Surfactants, Performance and Optical Effect Boosters.

Clariant installs PET blowmolding machine to support North American packaging customers

Muttenz, February 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending its color and special effects' testing services for packaging sector customers in North America.

Clariant opens new plant for AMPS polymers in Tarragona

Muttenz, February 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has officially opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain. The new plant is the result of a two-year investment totaling around EUR 16 million, brought about through Clariant’s recently completed Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project. It has led to the creation of 32 new jobs at the site. Production commissioning and customer approvals have been taking place since early last year, leading up to the official opening of the plant on February 22.

Clariant uncovers Secret Code of Beauty at in-cosmetics 2013

Muttenz, February 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will uncover its Secret Code of Beauty for the first time at in-cosmetics, the leading global business platform for innovative personal care ingredients and technologies.

Clariant Expands Global Desiccant Capacity to Support Pharmaceutical Industry Growth

Clariant is increasing production of its market-leading desiccant canisters for high-speed insertion and its wide range of desiccant packets. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 18, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, represented by its Masterbatches Business Unit with business segment Healthcare Packaging, announced major capability enhancements to its desiccant solutions for pharmaceutical packaging at Pharmapack Europe 2013 in Paris on Feb. 13-14 on Stands 332/333. To meet growing requirements across the globe, Healthcare Packaging is significantly expanding production capacity at its U.S. site in Belen, New Mexico, for desiccant canisters and packets, which are shipped to customers worldwide via Clariant’s robust and efficient distribution system. In addition, Healthcare Packaging is incorporating Lean Six Sigma methodologies, a pillar of Clariant Excellence, to ensure the highest quality and consistency of its products. Both these strategic initiatives are designed to support the pharmaceutical industry’s strong growth, which is sharply increasing the demand for innovative moisture control solutions.

Clariant SE, Formerly Süd-Chemie Airsec, Exhibits Controlled Atmosphere Packaging at Pharmapack Europe

Muttenz, February 18, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced at Pharmapack Europe that Süd-Chemie Airsec has officially become Clariant SE, with its flagship production facility – Clariant Production France – based in Romorantin. The Performance Packaging business of Süd-Chemie now forms the foundation for Clariant’s Healthcare Packaging segment, a member of the Medical Specialities Business Line, which focuses on the design and manufacture of packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and diagnostic applications. Healthcare Packaging is inaugurating its new Clariant brand as a part of Clariant’s Masterbatches Business Unit by exhibiting together for the first time at Pharmapack Europe on Stands 332/333.