Clariant and Tasnee Establish Masterbatches Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia

Muttenz, August 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Tasnee, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Saudi Arabia, today announced the signing of an agreement to establish a masterbatches joint venture in Saudi Arabia.

New Clariant Foaming Agents for Plastics Achieve Mass Reduction in Interior Auto Parts

Charlotte, August 7, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced commercialization of new HYDROCEROL® chemical foaming agents that can help automakers cut the weight of many plastic interior car parts without adversely affecting appearance or performance. Mass reduction, as it is known in the industry, is critical to achieving new, progressive fuel-economy standards.

Clariant launches first dedicated pigment range for agricultural seeds

Muttenz, August 6, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, launches its new Agrocer® pigments for seed coloration - the first dedicated range of colorants for the agricultural industry. The unique offering will ease color choice and purchasing for seed companies and manufacturers of seed treatment products, in particular those looking to differentiate their brand amid growing competition in this highly-attractive market.

Clariant presents the EcoTain® life cycle for safer, long lasting lubricants

Muttenz, August 2, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unveils its portfolio of EcoTain® products for the industrial lubricants sector. The EcoTain life cycle and labeling system clearly identifies Clariant products that offer "sustainable excellence at every step".

Clariant capacity expansion for Pigments approved

Muttenz, July 31, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is proceeding with a 50% expansion in capacity at its Azo pigments and pigment preparations plants in Roha, India, underlining the company's commitment to provide customers in the region with high quality products specifically tailored to their needs. This recently approved investment will also enhance the capabilities and output at the site in a sustainable manner by reducing energy consumption and expanding the range of low VOC-containing pigments preparations offered to the market.

Clariant signs up to UN Global Compact

Muttenz, July 31, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed the declaration of membership of the UN Global Compact. In doing so, the company is emphasizing its all-round commitment to sustainable development and being a good corporate citizen based on the UN initiative's 10 general principles in human rights, labor, environmental protection and anti-corruption.

Clariant increases net income on improved margins

CEO Hariolf Kottmann: "As demonstrated by an increase in sales and profitability in the first half-year, Clariant is gradually progressing towards its short- and mid-term targets. In a heterogeneous economic environment, the company achieved robust development across its well-balanced portfolio. Although we perceive rising uncertainties in emerging markets, we continue to see a rather stable economic environment at a low level. In this scenario, we are confident that we will achieve our full-year targets by focusing on innovation, growth and cost efficiency."

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Website

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Website at www.healthpack.clariant.com. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced a new website for its business segment, Healthcare Packaging, now available at www.healthpack.clariant.com. The new site now reflects the specialized healthcare packaging focus of this Clariant business.

Clariant signs long-term ethylene supply contract with OMV

Muttenz, July 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed a long-term supply contract with OMV. From 2015, the Austrian oil and gas company will supply Clariant's site in Gendorf (Germany) with ethylene. This agreement will enable Clariant to source most of its requirements for this important basic chemical in southern Bavaria.

Clariant presents sustainable innovations in leather at ACLE 2013

Clariant presents sustainable innovations in leather at ACLE 2013. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will demonstrate how eco-friendly alternatives really can deliver top-level product performance and that all-important competitive-edge to leather manufacturers, at ACLE 2013 in Shanghai from September 4-6 (Booth D11, Hall E2).

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.