19 Feb 2015
Clariant earns cosmetics-ingredients certification from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Charlotte, February 19, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced that it has received ISO 22716 certification for all U.S. cosmetics-ingredients sites from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, College Park, Md. These products are used in Clariant’s Personal Care product lines.
19 Feb 2015
Clariant releases ColorForward® Interiors 2016: new materials appeal to broader fiber audience
Muttenz, February 19, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has released ColorForward® Interiors 2016, the third annual trend and color forecasting guide for the fiber and textile market. This year's edition was expanded to reach a wider range of textile yarn and filament producers, including those serving the carpeting, upholstery, automotive, and interior decoration sectors. 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.
18 Feb 2015
Clariant delivers strong growth and improves its operating margins in an adverse environment in 2014
“In 2014 Clariant grew above average once more, even though the economic environment was challenging and characterized by a continued lack of growth in Europe. Clariant increased its sales particularly in attractive high-margin markets, and was again able to improve its profitability, though some parts of the progress were masked by a negative currency effect,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann.
17 Feb 2015
Change in the Board of Directors of Clariant
Muttenz, February 17, 2015 - At the 20th Annual General Meeting of Clariant Ltd on March 31, 2015, Dr. Dolf Stockhausen will step down from Clariant's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will propose the election of Mrs. Susanne Wamsler as his successor and thus continuing the representation of the former family shareholders of Süd-Chemie AG in Clariant.
11 Feb 2015
Clariant's GlucoTain®: how should clean feel?
Muttenz, February 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will open up the new sensory dimensions of its GlucoTain® sugar-based and sulfate-free surfactants range to the Personal Care industry at in-cosmetics 2015 (Hall A7 Booth 7C50).
10 Feb 2015
Clariant announces expanded ISO/USP color palette with MEVOPUR® polycarbonate masterbatches and compounds at MD&M West and Pharmapack Europe
Muttenz, February 10, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of an expanded range of MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds in the popular polycarbonate (PC) resin. The move offers medical devices manufacturers a consistent and traceable supply of products that support the acceleration of medical device regulatory approval processes. The new products are being featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015 as well as featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 in Paris, France.
10 Feb 2015
Clariant announces global availability of new ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds at Pharmapack and MD&M West
Muttenz, February 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of a new line of ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds. The development offers the makers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices a consistent and traceable supply of products that are compliant with global standards and support a wide range of product design, marketing, and manufacturing needs. The new products are being featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 trade show being held in Paris, France, February 11 – 12, 2015 as well as featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015.
5 Feb 2015
Clariant’s three new color solutions focus on India’s ‘trending’ industries
Mumbai, February 5, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focussed on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. During the 5-day premier event, Clariant launched three new products offering product differentiation to brand owners. These three new products - PV Fast Orange HGR, PolyFast Pigment Dispersions and PolyRich Pigment Dispersion are tailor-made solutions for India’s trending industries that cater to the aspirational middle class population.
5 Feb 2015
Clariant’s Masterbatches address challenges of India’s pharma and construction industries
Mumbai, February 5, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focused on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. In focus were Clariant Masterbatches’ two innovative products – REMAFIN-EP white masterbatches and Hydrocerol® nucleating agents, which cater to the needs of India’s pharmaceutical and infrastructure industries, respectively.
5 Feb 2015
Clariant’s Additives address needs of India’s Auto and E&E industry
Mumbai, February 5, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focussed on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. The highlights of Clariant’s Additives range include AddWorks®, Exolit® OP, and Montan and Licocene® range of waxes, tailor-made to suit needs of India’s growing Automotive and Electronics & Electrical industries.
3 Feb 2015
New Clariant rotational molding lab promises fast color-matching and prototyping
Charlotte, February 3, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the opening of a new rotational molding laboratory and prototype-development cell at the Clariant Canada facility in Toronto. Similar rotational molding equipment and services are also available at the Clariant location in Auckland, New Zealand.
23 Jan 2015
Clariant to establish strategic alliance with Beraca getting 30% of its shares of Health & Personal Care Business
Muttenz, January 23, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Beraca, a leading player in natural, sustainable and innovative ingredients, today announced a strategic alliance which comprises the intention to acquire a 30% share of Beraca's Division Health and Personal Care by Clariant, with the possibility of major participation in the future. The transaction will be subject to certain conditions precedent, as well as regulatory approvals.
