Clariant Masterbatches with CESA® Antimicrobial Fight Odor in Footwear

Muttenz, April 4, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced availability of CESA®-antimicro additive in masterbatches with demonstrated protection against odor-causing bacteria in shoes, boots, sandles and other footwear made with polymeric insoles.

Clariant builds on Secret Code of Beauty concept with product launches at in-cosmetics 2014

Clariant builds on its Secret Code of Beauty concept with new product introductions at in-cosmetics 2014. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is enhancing its Secret Code of Beauty concept with new product introductions at in-cosmetics 2014, April 1-3, 2014, Hamburg.

Clariant joins the chemical industry initiative "Together for Sustainability"

Clariant joins the chemical industry initiative “Together for Sustainability”. (Logo: Together for Sustainability (TfS))Muttenz, March 27, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced membership in the chemical industry initiative "Together for Sustainability" (TfS), an organization founded in 2011 and aiming at jointly improving sustainability practices within the supply chains of the chemical industry.

Clariant Supplies Toughened Nylon 66 with Low-Temp Impact Strength and Superior Surface

Most toughened nylons develop a swirled or mottled surface(seen in the left plaque). as a side-effect of the impact modifying additives. This would be unacceptable to GEP Power Products. The plaque on the right is Clariant’s RENOL® 6608LLT, an impact-modified nylon 66 that is formulated to minimize that effect. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 26, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced it is supplying a special Nylon 66 compound for a molded power distribution box manufactured by GEP Power Products, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The company supplies standard and custom electrical components to some of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and off-road vehicles. Brands like FreightLiner, Thomas, John Deere and International rely on GEP for cost effective products and custom engineered solutions that perform in harsh environments that are typical of transportation and outdoor power applications. When they needed a plastic material with superior low-temperature impact resistance and durability, good dimensional stability and uniform surface finish, they turned to Clariant Specialty Compounding.

Clariant's Annual General Meeting – Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items

CEO Hariolf Kottmann wants to position Clariant in the group of leading specialty chemicals companies by 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 24, 2014 - At today's Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a world leader in specialty chemicals, approved all agenda items and proposals put forward by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 516 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 169 039 978 shares or around 51 % of the share capital of Clariant.

Clariant Publishes Sustainability Report 2013

Muttenz, March 24, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has today published its sustainability report for the 2013 financial year. The report focuses on long-term value creation for internal and external stakeholders and the progress made over the year in the sustainable development of the company.

Clariant increases price for Waxes

Muttenz, March 18, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a 4% price increase across its Business Line Waxes product portfolio, effective April 1, 2014 or as contracts allow.

Clariant at Chinaplas 2014: Clariant to highlight strong commitment to customers in greater china with focus on growth and innovation

Muttenz, March 13, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will underline its commitment to the Chinese plastics industry at Chinaplas 2014 with a demonstration of product innovations and service enhancements focused on customers' needs. Reflecting current emphasis on improving sustainability and addressing the mega trends, Clariant will present value-adding solutions to challenges across a range of end-markets such as packaging and E&E.

Clariant’s Exolit® flame retardants keep pace with trends and challenges of transport sector

Clariant’s Exolit® flame retardants keep pace with trends and challenges of transport sector. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is making fire safety and sustainability a realistic and achievable goal for transportation applications with its cost-efficient, non-halogenated flame retardant solutions. Presented at the 2014 JEC Europe Composites Show in Paris, Clariant’s high-performance Exolit® AP Ammonium Polyphosphate based and Exolit OP Phosphinates based flame retardants for thermoset systems address the key challenges of modern vehicle manufacture, with its increasing trend toward lightweight structual parts.

Clariant Releases ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, Forecasting Trends and Colors for Fibers and Textiles

Clariant releases ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, forecasting trends and colors for fibers and textiles. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has released ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, the second annual color forecasting guide for producers of textile yarn and filaments, and designers and manufacturers of textiles, upholstery and carpeting. This unique creative tool from Clariant ColorWorks® defines four trends that can be expected to attract consumer attention in the next few years and creates a color palette that can help marketers tap into the emotions behind those cultural currents.

Clariant's Annual Report 2013 is now available

Muttenz, February 28, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today published its Annual Report 2013. 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 focuses on benchmark sustainable technology for high-power electric vehicle batteries

Muttenz, February 26, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is focusing on its pioneering Wet Process Technology to ensure benchmark quality, premium lithium-iron phosphate cathode materials for automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers.