25 Jun 2014
Clariant responds to growing demand - 50% capacity increase for innovative Licocene® Performance Polymers
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is increasing production capacity for its Licocene® Performance Polymers by 50% at its facility on the Frankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park in Germany. The debottlenecking of Clariant's existing production line represents a low double-digit million Swiss Franc investment, with the additional capacity scheduled to come on stream in Q1 2016.
25 Jun 2014
Clariant to establish catalyst Research & Development center in China
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Business Unit Catalysts will establish a state-of-the-art research center in Shanghai, China. The R&D center is expected to begin operation by 2015 with the goal of developing catalytic solutions tailored to Chinese market requirements and enhancing technical service support to Chinese customers.
25 Jun 2014
Clariant specifies innovation- and sustainability-driven growth strategy
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turned the spotlight on fostering innovation and sustainability at its 2014 Capital Markets & Media Day, held June 25/26 at the new Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, the CIC is an important part of Clariant's global R&D network, providing the optimal host location for this year's event themed "Discover Innovation".
12 Jun 2014
Clariant Inaugurates Indonesian Investments
Muttenz, June 12, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, inaugurates enhancements to its production capabilities and service support for its customers in Indonesia and South East Asia and Pacific (SEA&P) at an official ceremony at its Tangerang site today. The significant increase in production capacity and upgrading of local facilities will better support the strong growth in demand for pigments, masterbatches, personal care, home care and industrial care ingredients in local and overseas markets.
28 May 2014
Clariant and Siemens to introduce New Sour Gas Shift Technology for Coal Gasification
Muttenz, May 28, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Siemens Fuel Gasification Technology to cooperate in the commercialization of a new, jointly developed sour gas shift (SGS) technology for coal gasification. The agreement appoints Clariant as the exclusive catalyst supplier for all Siemens gasification integrated SGS projects. While the collaboration covers all global projects, commercialization will focus on China - the region with the highest growth rate of coal-to-chemical projects.
22 May 2014
Clariant receives Frost & Sullivan Award for EcoTain® Crop Protection Products
Muttenz, May 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has received the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership. The Award recognizes Clariant's EcoTain® label for products designed to address strict regulatory requirements and customer demand for safer and more eco-friendly products in the agrochemical industry.
21 May 2014
Clariant Links Color Masterbatches Database With UL's Prospector® Materials Search Engine ULProspector.com
Muttenz, May 21, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is making its products available in UL's Materials Search Engine, Prospector® (ULProspector.com), so that it's easier for designers and engineers to find color masterbatches they need to make plastics products that comply with UL standards and those of other organizations.
14 May 2014
Clariant contributes to the world’s first large-scale demonstration of RTI International’s warm-syngas clean-up technology at Tampa Electric Company’s Polk Power Station
Munich, May 14, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is the catalyst partner behind the world’s first large-scale demonstration application of RTI International’s novel warm-syngas desulfurization process.
12 May 2014
Clariant CATOFIN® catalyst chosen for new - isobutylene project in China
Munich, May 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that its CATOFIN® catalyst will be used in a new grassroots iso-butane dehydrogenation unit commissioned by Shandong Chengtai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. CB&I has been awarded the contract for the license and engineering design of the new unit to be built in Changyi, Shandong Province, China.
8 May 2014
Clariant presents packaging solutions driven by performance, protection and passion at Interpack 2014
Muttenz, May 8, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites Interpack 2014 visitors to explore its advanced developments and fresh approach to innovation designed to open new doors to creativity, performance improvements, and breakthrough concepts for the packaging industry. (Booth # Hall 10 E54)
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.
