19 Oct 2016
Clariant and Shinkong collaborate further to promote non-halogenated flame retardants for broader applications
Muttenz, October 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will broaden its collaboration with Engineering Plastics division of Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp. to promote Clariant's non-halogenated flame retardants to a host of applications in China. Shinkong Engineering Plastics belongs to Taiwan’s top 3 enterprise, Shinkong Group. As a leading supplier of plastics, it serves various industries including electronics, home appliances and automotive etc. Its halogen-free compounds based on Clariant's flame retardants are experiencing rising demand as more and more OEM manufacturers in the electronics and electrical appliances industry eliminate components with bromine and PVC from their products because of tightening environmental regulations.
18 Oct 2016
Clariant inaugurates new Polypropylene Catalyst Plant in Louisville, USA
Muttenz, October 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the official opening of its new polypropylene (PP) catalyst production facility in Louisville, KY, USA. The new plant, developed and implemented in cooperation with CB&I, makes the Louisville site Clariant’s largest US production hub for catalysts and marks a further investment by Clariant to accelerate growth in North America.
17 Oct 2016
Clariant features Low Emission Technology at Indometal 2016 Exhibition
Singapore, October 17, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is helping the metal working and foundry industry in Southeast Asia to improve sustainability through its Low Emission (LE) Technology. The GEKO® LE products that leverage Clariant’s innovative Low Emission (LE) Technology will be showcased at the Indometal 2016 Exhibition to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 25 - 27 October 2016. During the Exhibition, Clariant will highlight the LE Technology that reduces emissions from the outset, supporting a more sustainable casting process and improving total cost of ownership for users.
13 Oct 2016
Clariant bestows CleanTech Award
Muttenz, October 13, 2016 – Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, yesterday presented the CleanTech Award for outstanding scientific achievements in the field of “Sustainable Chemistry” as part of the third Clariant Chemistry Day. This year, the accolade was awarded throughout Switzerland for the first time in collaboration with the University of Basel and the Swiss Chemical Society. First prize went to Luo Jingshan of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) for his accomplishments in hydrogen fuel generation as a future energy source via solar water splitting . Britta Fuenfstueck, member of the Executive Committee at Clariant, presented the award to the beaming winner: “Today’s awardees achieved remarkable results that contribute to tackling the challenges of our society by creating product and process innovation.”
13 Oct 2016
Clariant's solutions aim to create innovative formulations in personal care
Mumbai, October 13, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, recently launched new concepts in India, that aim to create revolutionary, yet mild formulations. These solutions from Clariant, coupled with its new inspirational trend guide BeautyForward™, will aid brand owners and formulators develop futuristic personal care products.
13 Oct 2016
Clariant Introduces New Liquid Colors, Additives for Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Packaging
Muttenz, October 13, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is introducing MEVOPUR®-LQ, a family of color and additive solutions that combines the benefits of the MEVOPUR ‘Controlled, Consistent and Compliant’ formulation and manufacturing approach with Clariant’s HiFormer® liquid-vehicle technology.
13 Oct 2016
Clariant unveils additions to its Antifrogen™ and Protectogen™ heat transfer liquid ranges at Chillventa
Muttenz, October 13, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will introduce three additions to its Antifrogen™ and Protectogen™ ranges of heat transfer products at Chillventa 2016, the international exhibition for energy efficiency, heat pumps and refrigeration taking place in Nuremberg on October 11th to 13th. Clariant is on Booth 6-201 in Hall 6.
12 Oct 2016
Clariant shines at SEPAWA 2016 with a revolution for laundry
Muttenz, October 12, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is demonstrating the powerful possibilities for environmentally-compatible Home and Personal Care at SEPAWA 2016, with visitors treated to the launch of a true market innovation in fabric protection and its first sunflower oil sugar surfactant among its highlights at Booth 658-660.
10 Oct 2016
Clariant's Juergen Koy received The Chinese Government Friendship Award
Shanghai, October 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, shares the exciting news that its Head of Production, Asia Pacific and India, Clariant Business Unit Catalysts, Juergen Koy, has been presented the Chinese Government Friendship Award in China this year. Established in the 1950s, the Chinese Government Friendship Award is the People's Republic of China's highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's economic and social progress. The award ceremony was held at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on 29 September 2016, followed by a meeting with the premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 30.
6 Oct 2016
Clariant Expanding Capacity for Printing Tubes and Stoppers by 30 Percent
Muttenz, October 6, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging unit, are announcing plans to install new, high-speed, six-color offset tube printing machines at Clariant’s production facility in Romorantin, France. The new equipment will increase capacity at the plant by an estimated 30 percent when the expansion is completed early in 2017.
5 Oct 2016
Clariant and SICPA launch PLASTIWARD™ robust in-product protection solution for plastic medical devices
Muttenz, October 5, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has joined forces with SICPA SA, a trusted provider of global security solutions, to launch PLASTIWARD™, a robust integrated protection for plastic pharmaceutical packaging or medical devices. Both companies are at the Clariant booth (Hall 2, Booth 2K60) at the CPhI in Barcelona, from 4-6 October 2016, to share with interested companies and journalists the benefits of PLASTIWARD and how it protects pharmaceutical brands and their patients.
5 Oct 2016
Clariant Promises ‘Creativity without Compromise’
Muttenz, October 5, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present an integrated design concept from the MEVOPUR® family of consistent and compliant masterbatches and compounds at CPhI/InnoPack Europe 2016 in Barcelona between October 4th and 6th. A medical device on display in booth 2K60 combines the aspects of color design, unique device identifiers (UDI) and brand protection.
