17 Oct 2013
Clariant launches new tailor-made flame retardant solutions for high-temperature thermoplastics
Muttenz, October 17, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, expands its toolbox of cutting-edge, efficient phosphinate flame retardants with new tailor made synergistic formulations for thermoplastics used in demanding environments. Exolit® OP 1400 (TP) for polyamides and Exolit OP 1260 (TP) for polyesters offer the plastics industry new opportunities to improve both fire safety and processing and mechanical performance at the same time.
16 Oct 2013
Clariant at K 2013: focus on growth and innovation as key drivers for customer benefits
Muttenz, October 16, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, underlined its commitment to the Plastics and Coatings industry at its K 2013 press conference and demonstrated how the megatrends that drive the plastics industry are at the root of the company's market strategy.
15 Oct 2013
Clariant Divests Detergents & Intermediates Business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)
Muttenz, October 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which 20 million will be in cash at closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
14 Oct 2013
Clariant presents three innovative product ranges based on its Secret Code of Beauty concept at in-cosmetics Asia
Muttenz, October 14, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is featuring three exciting Personal Care product ranges that are part of the company's new Secret Code of Beauty concept at the in-cosmetics Asia exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand from October 29 to 31 (Hall 101-103, Booth D30). A presentation by Mildred Estrada, Technical Accounts Manager Clariant Singapore, entitled “Uncover the Secret Code of Beauty with Aristoflex® Velvet” will provide in-depth information on the benefits of the innovative new Aristoflex Velvet polymer and the principles of Clariant's Secret Code of Beauty.
10 Oct 2013
Clariant adds substance to sustainability
Muttenz, October 10, 2013 - For those working in the global leather industry, sustainability and the environment take on added importance as it is the tanning industry that converts the by-product of the agricultural and meat industry into a valued product. While the food industry ensures a sustained flow of the by-product for tanneries, at the same time it depends on them to manage environmental issues resulting from its by-product, the hides and skins.
9 Oct 2013
Clariant unites cleansing with sustainability at SEPAWA 2013
Muttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites sustainability with innovation and trends in its solutions for the surfactants and cosmetics markets at SEPAWA 2013 - the 60th SEPAWA Congress and European Detergents Conference in Fulda, Germany from October 9 - 11, 2013 (Booth 658 - 660).
9 Oct 2013
Clariant brings new Houdry® dehydrogenation catalyst capacity on-stream
Muttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully expanded production capacity for Houdry® dehydrogenation catalysts at its Louisville/Kentucky, USA plant. The double-digit million Swiss francs debottlenecking investment will support increasing demand for Houdry catalysts driven mainly by shale gas development. The facility will come on-stream in mid-October 2013 as planned.
8 Oct 2013
Clariant presents de-icing products to airlines, airports and service providers in Munich
Muttenz, October 8, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today presented its aviation de-icers to the many thousands of visitors attending the opening day of the 19th inter airport Europe trade show in Munich, Germany. The company is showcasing its full range of Safeway® runway and Safewing® aircraft de-icers at the Trade Fair in Munich, Germany from 8-11 October, 2013.
1 Oct 2013
Clariant closes sale of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses
Muttenz, October 1, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. Starting 1 October 2013, the three former Clariant businesses are now operating under the name Archroma. After some adjustments for working capital and for the lower operational performance of some parts of the businesses, the total purchase price consideration of the transaction will amount to approximately CHF 425 million, mainly consisting of a cash inflow of CHF 355 million and the transfer of pensions and other liabilities. Worldwide, 2’900 employees will transfer to Archroma.
30 Sept 2013
Clariant Acquires the Organic Pigment Business of Jiangsu Multicolor and Announces Investment in New Plant in China
Muttenz, September 30, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has acquired the Organic Pigment business of Jiangsu Multicolor Fine Chemical Co., Ltd (JMC) based in Jiangsu Province, PRC. JMC is a leading supplier of several types of high performance pigments and pigment preparations in China. The business recorded sales of RMB 210 million (approximately CHF 30 million). It manufactures and markets pigments and pigment preparations mainly for customers in coatings, plastics and printing inks in the domestic and export markets.
26 Sept 2013
Clariant Oil and Mining Services Opens Global Headquarters in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas (USA), September 26, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the opening of the new global headquarters for its Oil and Mining Services business unit in The Woodlands, Texas. A center of technology innovation just north of Houston, it expands on the company's investment strategy in North America.
23 Sept 2013
Clariant to Showcase Full Portfolio of Controlled Atmosphere Packaging Solutions at InnoPack 2013
Muttenz, September 23, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, represented by its Masterbatches Business Unit with business segments Healthcare Packaging and Masterbatches for medical applications, will exhibit and present at InnoPack 2013, a co-event at CPhI in Frankfurt, Germany, held Oct. 22-24. At booth 41F39, Healthcare Packaging will display its extensive portfolio of controlled atmosphere packaging solutions, including its active, dust-free Advanced Desiccant Polymer (ADP®) technology, which delivers exceptional adsorbent capabilities that are integrated directly into thermoplastics used in packaging and devices. Other solutions in the portfolio range from drop-in desiccants to container closure systems, which help protect pharmaceuticals from damaging moisture and oxygen.
