30 Jul 2015
Clariant delivers solid Q2 with improved profitability and cash flow
“Clariant continued the strong development of the first into the second quarter,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “We have significantly improved our operating profitability and our cash flow. This is in-line with our objectives for 2015 and we expect cash generation to continue to increase in the second half of the year. Clariant is well on track to achieve its growth and profitability targets, despite a continued mixed economic environment particularly in Asia and very volatile currencies.”
20 Jul 2015
Clariant offers polymer additive solution for agriculture film producers in China
Shanghai, July 20, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is taking a step closer to satisfying customer needs in the agri-film production sector in China by hosting a seminar in Jinan, Shandong province of China recently. Organized by the Clariant business unit of Additives, the occasion gathered the leading players in agri-film manufacturing in China to learn about Clariant's capabilities as a innovative, sustainable and cost-effective partner in the field.
16 Jul 2015
Clariant signals more EcoTain® products on the Home Care horizon following GlucoPure™
Muttenz, July 16, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will unveil new Home Care products ensuring EcoTain® best-in-class sustainability and performance excellence to its customers in 2015. The BU Industrial & Consumer Specilities’ assessment of its portfolio of ingredients and solutions for Home Care is in full swing as part of Clariant’s company-wide roll-out of its sustainability screening program.
13 Jul 2015
Clariant mourns the loss of Dominik Koechlin
Muttenz, July 13, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced that Dominik Koechlin, non-executive member of the Board of Directors, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Koechlin, who had a PhD in law, had joined the Board of Directors of Clariant in 2008. He was president of the compensation committee and member of the audit committee.
9 Jul 2015
Clariant bags four prestigious DMAI Awards
Mumbai, July 9, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals was awarded in four categories at the annual presentation ceremony of Dyestuffs Manufacturers' Association of India (DMAI), held recently in Mumbai. Clariant in India was recognized for its performance in four categories including Exports, Domestic Market, Pollution Control and Safety & Hazards Control.
8 Jul 2015
Clariant supports molder of electronics gear with tough static-resistant nylon
Charlotte, July 8, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced successful development of a glass-reinforced polyamide (nylon) with anti-static properties, low-temperature impact strength, dimensional stability and excellent surface-finish. The material was custom compounded by the Clariant Corporation BU Masterbatches Specialty Compounding business in Albion, Mich. It was created to help Advanced Design Concepts, Inc., (ADC), a custom molder in Pewaukee, Wis., to meet a customer’s need for a housing for electronic equipment that must operate safely in potentially explosive environments.
7 Jul 2015
Clariant Oil Services receives supply contract for the Johan Sverdrup field
Houston, TX, July 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, signed a framework contract with Statoil, representing the Johan Sverdrup partnership, on June 3, 2015 to supply production chemicals and services for the Johan Sverdrup oil field. The contract has a length of eight years with a four-year option, totaling 12 years. The contract’s start-date is July 1, 2015 and has a significant value, including the option period.
2 Jul 2015
Clariant completes the acquisition of Companhia Brasileira de Bentonita
Muttenz, July 2, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced that it has closed the aquisition of the remaining 50% shares of Companhia Brasileira de Bentonita (CBB) from Geosol, a global company in analytical services for mineral exploration, on 1st July 2015. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
25 Jun 2015
Clariant appoints Allen Ferguson to lead the Oil Services Business in Canada
Houston, TX, June 25, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, announced today the appointment of Allen “Al” Ferguson as Clariant Oil Services Manager, Canada. Mr. Ferguson’s impressive background will help serve Clariant’s customers in the production of the worlds’ most difficult oil through Clariant’s specialized application services and best-in-class chemical programs.
24 Jun 2015
Clariant highlights its cutting-edge and sustainable color solutions for the coatings industry
Mumbai, June 24, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals highlighted its specialized range of innovative and sustainable pigments and pigment preparations, at the biennial conference of the Indian Paint & Coating Association (IPCA). At the conference held in June 2015, Clariant emphasized on its pigment preparations that offer low volatile organic compounds (LVOC) attributes, infrared (IR)-reflective properties and super-transparent colorant solutions, thereby reinforcing its commitment to cater to the unmet needs in the paints & coatings industry in India.
16 Jun 2015
Clariant LE Technology achieves significant emission cuts for green sand casting
Munich, June 16, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces GIFA 2015 visitors to Clariant LE Technology, its unique low emission technology enabling foundries to reduce BTEX emissions from green sand systems by up to 80% and produce highest quality castings at optimum productivity.
10 Jun 2015
Clariant heads to a more sustainable future in China
Shanghai, June 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced it had been awarded the Responsible Care® Chairman Award for the second consecutive year by the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) on June 9.
