Clariant Oil Services Announces New Center of Excellence Lab in Malaysia

Muttenz, July 8, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it will open a new Center of Excellence lab for its Oil Services business in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, building on the company's commitment to providing innovative technologies and products to customers globally.

Clariant and Wilmar Receive Merger Clearance for the Establishment of the Joint Venture for Global Amines

Muttenz/Singapore, July 08, 2013 - Clariant International Ltd, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, and Wilmar International Limited, a leading Asian agribusiness group, have received the relevant merger clearances for the establishment of their 50-50 joint venture called "the global amines company" which is now in operation.

Clariant opens new $1 million Leather Excellence Center in India

Clariant opens new $1 million Leather Excellence Center in India. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, July 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, opened a new Leather Excellence Center in Ranipet, Chennai, today (July 5, 2013). It is a major investment by the company in its leather business, and a strong indication that the company's Leather Business Unit sees great opportunities for continued growth in the Indian leather manufacturing sector.

Clariant confirms accuracy of its new ONE WAY sustainability calculation system

“Drag-and-drop” feature in Clariant’s ONE WAY Calculator allowing to simulate and compare production processes. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, July 4, 2013 - The effectiveness of Clariant's new ONE WAY sustainability calculation system has been confirmed in physical tests carried out by leading machine builder Fong's.

Clariant Capital Markets Day focuses on further value creation

Muttenz, June 28, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, provided an update on its strategy to reach the mid-term targets 2015 on the occasion of its annual Capital Markets Day today. The focus of the event was on growth and innovation, substantiated by an insight into recent developments in Crop Care, Personal Care and Oil & Mining Services.

Clariant Opens New Catalyst R&D Lab in Brazil for Oil & Gas Industries

Clariant expands its R&D capacities for catalysts with the opening of a new lab in Suzano (Brazil). (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 25, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, opened a new R&D Laboratory for Catalysts for Chemicals and Oil & Gas industries. Located in the company's largest manufacturing plant of Latin America, in Suzano (Brazil), the laboratory begins operations with a complete infrastructure, state of the art equipment and well qualified team of researchers dedicated to develop new generations of catalysts as well as providing technical support to customers in the region.

Clariant registers 255 chemicals with EU

Muttenz, June 20, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, completed Phase 2 of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) on 31 May with the registration of 255 different chemical substances. These include 155 dossiers submitted by Clariant as the "lead registrant", amounting to 5.3% of all substances registered for the first time in the EU in this second REACH phase.

Clariant Signs Cooperation Agreement to Implement SNG Plant and Catalysts in China

Clariant provides a pilot plant for demonstration of Foster Wheeler’s VESTA substitute natural gas (SNG) technology with SNG Catalyst. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 13, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced that it has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Wison Engineering Ltd and a subsidiary in Foster Wheeler's Global Engineering and Construction Group, to equip a pilot plant for demonstration of Foster Wheeler's VESTA substitute natural gas (SNG) technology with catalysts of Clariant. The pilot plant will be constructed in China and is planned to go on-stream during 2013.

Clariant at Techtextil 2013 - Effects that perform chemistry that cares

Repellency and release. C6 and fluorine-free solutions. Nuva® N & Arkophob® FFR. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, June 11, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, meets the performance priorities of technical textiles with advanced solutions, so as to ensure such textiles are always fully fit for function. At Techtextil 2013, Clariant will present "effects that perform and chemistry that cares" in three key focus areas - Repellence & Release; Flame Retardancy; and Stability & Resistance.

Clariant gives cleaning power a boost

Muttenz, June 10, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, launches TexCare® SRA 300 F - an innovative soil release polymer for powder detergents that removes stains and helps keep fabrics clean and white.

Clariant at CESIO 2013: "We Care About Home"

Muttenz, June 7, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents innovative, sustainable and trend-based solutions to support the changing needs of the surfactants markets at CESIO 2013 in Barcelona.

Clariant launches AddWorks™, its new brand for polymer additives solutions

Muttenz, June 6, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents AddWorks™, its new brand for polymer additives solutions, consisting of: