Clariant's breakthrough HGM concept for Propane dehydrogenation Unit - a proven success in China

CATOFIN® propane dehydrogenation plant using Heat Generating Material at Ningbo Haiyue, China, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, March 18, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Heat Generating Material (HGM) for the Catofin® process demonstrated excellent performance at the propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant of Ningbo Haiyue New Material Co. Limited in Ningbo City, China. The plant produces 600,000 MTA of propylene using the CB&I Catofin catalytic dehydrogenation process, based on Clariant's Catofin catalyst.

Clariant Masterbatches presents ColorForward® Automotive 2016 at VDI conference

Clariant celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward® 2016. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 18, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is introducing automotive engineers to ColorForward®, the color forecasting guide for the plastics industry during the Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress sponsored by VDI, the society of German engineers. The event takes place in Mannheim, March 18 and 19.

Clariant Oil Services to make significant technical contributions at the 2015 NACE CORROSION Conference

THE WOODLANDS (Texas), March 12, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its’ Oil Services business will make significant technical contributions at the 2015 NACE CORROSION Conference, held in Dallas, Texas, March 15-19, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Representatives from Clariant Oil Services will present papers, host workshops and help chair symposiums.

Clariant to feature leading moisture solutions for furniture at IFFS 2015 in Singapore

Singapore, March 12, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will feature its leading desiccant products alongside the Southeast Asia-produced line of container desiccants, Container Dri® II dedicated to the furniture market in Singapore at the annual International Furniture Fair Singapore 2015 (IFFS 2015) and ASEAN Furniture Show to be held on March 13-16, 2015 at the Singapore Expo site.

Clariant Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ColorForward® with Customer Event at Frankfurt Innovation Center

Clariant Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ColorForward® with Customer Event at Frankfurt Innovation Center. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of its ColorForward® color forecasting guide with a day-long customer event at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany. More than 50 key customers from around the world are attending.

Clariant's Annual Report 2014 is now available

Muttenz, March 10, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today published its Annual Report 2014. The report is available on http://reports.clariant.com. There is the option to download the document in German and English language. In addition the report can also be ordered as hard copy via the company website.

Beauty Inspired by Nature
- Clariant showcases natural ingredients for round-the-clock skin care and hair care

Clariant showcases natural ingredients for round-the-clock skin care and hair care. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, March 3, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will return to the PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) China trade show in 2015. Regarded as the leading sourcing platform for the global personal care industry, Clariant will showcase in the exhibition its Plantasens® and Velsan® series of natural ingredients that offer ultimate protection for skin and hair on a around the clock basis. These product series will be on display by Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business Unit (BU ICS) at the forthcoming PCHi China expo to be held on March 12-14, 2015 in Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center.

Clariant launches two new pigment dispersions for the Indian printing industry

Dr. Deepak Parikh, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Clariant Chemicals India Ltd inaugurating Asia Coat + Ink Show 2015 in Mumbai on March 2, 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, March 2, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the launch of two new pigment dispersions for the Indian printing industry, at the Asia Coat + Ink Show 2015. With the launch of Permajet IN-C and Flexonyl WF, Clariant will actively demonstrate its commitment to creating value for its customers. These pigment dispersions are launched to address the needs of the non-impact printing and packaging industries, respectively.

Clariant completes the sale of its Energy Storage Business to Johnson Matthey

Muttenz, March 2, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the completion of the sale of its Business Line Energy Storage to Johnson Matthey Plc, which was announced on October 29th,2014. The sale was closed on February 28th 2015.

Clariant to showcase moisture solutions for furniture at IFEX 2015

Singapore, February 26, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will showcase its leading desiccant products and its locally produced line of container desiccants, Container Dri® II dedicated to the furniture market in Indonesia during the International Furniture Expo 2015 (IFEX 2015) to be held on March 12-15, 2015 at the Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia.

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.

Clariant releases ColorForward® Interiors 2016: new materials appeal to broader fiber audience

Clariant releases ColorForward® Interiors 2016: new materials appeal to broader fiber audience. (Photo: Clariant)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.