2 May 2014
Clariant to exhibit and present papers at SPE International Oilfield Conferences
HOUSTON (Texas), May 2, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will make significant contributions to the SPE International Conference on Oilfield Corrosion and Oilfield Scale, taking place May 12-15, 2014, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Clariant Oil Services’ Jonathan Wylde, Global Head of Application Development, will chair the Oilfield Scale Conference, held May 14-15.
1 May 2014
Clariant closes sale of Leather Services business
Muttenz, May 1, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Leather Services business to Stahl Holdings B.V. as of April 30, 2014.
30 Apr 2014
Clariant with promising start to the year
“Clariant had a promising start to the year with good volume growth and an increase in operating profitability,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Overall, our businesses performed well in an improving but still mixed economic environment. The picture has been somewhat clouded by unfavorable currency developments, a mild winter in Europe, and an impairment charge related to the divestment of the ASK Chemicals joint venture. However, after the first three months, Clariant is well on course to meet its full-year targets.”
22 Apr 2014
Clariant Mining Solutions opens new Mining Services Lab at its Roha, India site
HOUSTON (Texas), April 22, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10, 2014 to mark the opening of its new 10 million INR Roha, India Mining Lab complex, located in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. The new Clariant lab offers the capabilities of evaluating the performance of Clariant Mining Solutions chemistry, designed specifically to suit the unique requirements of Indian ores and address the challenges operators face in the recovery of fine mineral grains at various grades.
22 Apr 2014
Clariant supports China's plastic industry with customer-focused innovation and investment
Muttenz, April 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, emphasizes its commitment to supporting the changing needs and future growth of China's plastics industry at its Chinaplas 2014 press conference in Shanghai today. The company identifies latest supply- and service-related investments and solutions that respond to the megatrends affecting the region, and local needs for more innovative and sustainable products for end-markets such as packaging and Electrical & Electronics (E&E).
11 Apr 2014
Clariant honors CleanTech R&D achievements at 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day
Muttenz, April 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, co-hosted the 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day with the Chemistry Department of the University of Basel and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) on Thursday April 10, 2014 in Basel, Switzerland.
10 Apr 2014
Clariant Mining Solutions invests in chemicals manufacturing and lab in Casablanca, Morocco
Houston, Texas (USA), April 10, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today a significant investment to expand its plant in Casablanca, Morocco and increase its global footprint with the production of polymers and chemical blends for the African and Middle East mining industry.
9 Apr 2014
Clariant Rolls Out New Liquid Fragrance Additives for Polyolefins
Charlotte, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the development of fragrance additives in liquid masterbatch form for use in polyolefin polymers. Marketed under the HiFormer® brand, the liquid masterbatches have been optimized for blown and cast film applications and are being used commercially.
9 Apr 2014
Clariant and Ashland to sell ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône
Muttenz/Covington, KY, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their joint venture, ASK Chemicals headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm.
8 Apr 2014
Clariant chooses renewable raw materials for high-performance pigments
Muttenz, April 8, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is incorporating renewable raw materials into Quinacridone pigments produced at its Frankfurt-Hoechst facility in Germany. The achievement makes Clariant the first pigment producer to offer high performance pigments that are based on bio-succinic acid solutions.
4 Apr 2014
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.
1 Apr 2014
Clariant builds on Secret Code of Beauty concept with product launches at in-cosmetics 2014
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.
