Clariant confirms sustainability & best-performance can go hand-in-hand for water-based wood coatings

Clariant confirms sustainability & best-performance can go hand-in-hand for water-based wood coatings. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 3, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents the next step forward in achieving highly-durable waterbased coatings with best-in-class weathering protection, scratch resistance and surface-touch effects for flooring and outdoor applications.

Clariant to offer Beraca’s natural cosmetic ingredients in the D-A-CH region

Muttenz, March 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending its portfolio of cosmetics ingredients for customers in Austria, Germany and Switzerland with Beraca’s natural ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest. As of April 1, 2016, CRM International – a Clariant Group company – will distribute Beraca’s cosmetic portfolio in the D-A-CH region.

Clariant launches LTS chloride guard catalyst ShiftGuard™ 200 at Nitrogen + Syngas 2016

The chart above shows the chloride removal rate of Clariant’s ShiftGuard™ 200 product in comparison with a leading market competitor as a benchmark. (Image: Clariant)Munich, February 29, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has launched the Low Temperature Shift (LTS) chloride guard ShiftGuard™ 200 at the Nitrogen + Syngas 2016 conference in Berlin, Germany. ShiftGuard 200 effectively adsorbs and retains chlorides so that the downstream main LTS catalyst, such as Clariant’s ShiftMax® 217, is protected and can show its superior quality.

Change in the Board of Directors of Clariant

Muttenz, February 25, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Board of Directors will propose the election of Eveline Saupper, Claudia Suessmuth Dyckerhoff and Peter Steiner to the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting of Clariant Ltd taking place on April 21, 2016.

Clariant brings natural ingredients to the consumer care industry

Clariant brings natural ingredients to the consumer care industry. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, February 24, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is presenting all-natural ingredients for the Indian personal and home care industry. With its range of specialty surfactants, natural oils, butters, emulsifiers, preservatives as well as actives, Clariant is supporting the consumer care industry with sulfate- and paraben-free natural solutions.

Clariant’s got it covered at Drupa 2016

Muttenz, February 23, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will go all out to bring its full spectrum of support for the global digital printing industry to life at Drupa 2016, promising visitors an eye-catching insight into its worldwide customer service.

Clariant Mining Solutions to present paper on breakthrough collector as xanthate alternative at SME 2016

Clariant Mining Solutions. Plant Trial to Replace SIPX as the Primary Collector. (Photo: Clariant)Houston, TX, February 22, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Mining Solutions business will exhibit and present an important technical paper during SME’s Annual Conference and Expo held February 21-24, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz. Representatives from Clariant Mining Solutions will be on hand in exhibit space 2032 to discuss its breakthrough HOSTAFLOT® collectors as well as its full line of products that help mining operations increase production efficiencies, improve sustainability efforts and lower costs.

Bioethanol made from agricultural residues used for the first time in cleaning agents

sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol from straw replaces 100 percent of the conventional ethanol in Frosch Bio-Spirit Multisurface-Cleaner. (Photo: Werner & Mertz)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, in cooperation with Werner & Mertz, the producer of Frosch® products, has launched a project which expands the possible applications of bioethanol made from agricultural residues such as straw to detergents, cleansers and cleaning agents. sunliquid® bioethanol has been used in Frosch® Bio-Spirit Multisurface-Cleaner since the beginning of the year. As part of this, Clariant supplied the cellulosic ethanol, also called bio spirit, at the end of 2015 from its pre-commercial plant in Straubing, where up to 1 000 tons of cellulosic ethanol are produced annually using the sunliquid® process.

Clariant to Expand Global Manufacturing of Masterbatches for Engineering and High-Temperature Resins

Muttenz, February 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced plans to invest more than CHF 7.5 million in specialized equipment and facilities to expand the capabilities and capacities for the production of color and additive masterbatches for use in engineering resins and high-temperature plastics like PEEK (polyether ether ketone). The largest investment has been earmarked for plants in Shanghai, Singapore, and at two plants in the U.S.A. 

Clariant to highlight three new dimensions of beauty for personal care products to look, care and feel better

Amazonian treasure from Beraca. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, February 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to the PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) China expo on March 1-3, 2016 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Regarded as China’s top sourcing platform for the global personal care industry, Clariant will feature during the tradeshow a new line-up of solutions dedicated to offering visual appeal, a luxurious feel and exceptional care performance to support the demand for more natural products that are both effective and offer increased sustainability properties.

Clariant significantly improves cash flow and for the 7th consecutive year increases margins

“Despite the challenging economic environment throughout the year, we continued to improve our performance again and have shown resilience,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Clariant has significantly improved its cash flow and expanded its EBITDA margin on the back of a good performance of the Business Areas Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. With this positive development we have been able to offset the negative impact of the stronger Swiss franc and deliver a net result comparable to 2014. For 2016, in spite of the economic environment anticipated to become even more demanding, we want to further progress in profitability and cash flow generation by continuously launching new innovative solutions particularly in our higher margin Business Areas.”

Clariant ready to bring inspiration & surprise to tomorrow’s beauty at in-cosmetics 2016

Muttenz, February 16, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is gearing up to take in-cosmetics 2016 visitors on a journey filled with surprises and inspiration for the future with exclusive insights into beauty trends and a showcase of new natural-based products, including “wow-factor” metamorphosis formulations, for the Personal Care industry.