29 Nov 2016
Clariant adds Swiss feel-good factor to aluminum finishing at Aluminium 2016
Muttenz, November 29, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, brings its unique mix of sustainability, innovation and long-term colorant expertise to Aluminium 2016 to create new opportunities to enhance the high-value appeal of anodized aluminum for indoor and outdoor applications.
21 Nov 2016
Clariant teams with SICPA to launch robust in-product protection solution for plastic medical devices
Mumbai, November 21, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and SICPA SA, a trusted provider of global security solutions, have joined forces to develop and launch PLASTIWARD™, a robust integrated protection for plastic pharmaceutical packaging or medical devices. Both companies are at the Clariant booth (Hall 3, Stall V33) at the CPhI India trade show in Mumbai, from November 21 – 23 2016, to share with interested companies and journalists the benefits of PLASTIWARD and how it protects pharmaceutical brands and their patients.
21 Nov 2016
Clariant Healthcare Packaging facility in India plans production operations in 2017
Mumbai, November 21, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, recently announced that the construction of its new greenfield production facility in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India is proceeding as planned and is expected to begin production of dessicant canisters by the second semester of 2017. This plant will be a significant contributor to Clariant’s global desiccant canister production.
21 Nov 2016
Clariant informs customers in China of flame retardant products that may infringe its IP rights
Shanghai, November 21, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, wants to draw its customers’ attention on potential patent infringement issues concerning Clariant’s patents which relate to Exolit® OP products. In particular, the sourcing and using of such non-halogen flame retardant products from some Chinese companies may lead to infringement of Clariant’s patents.
14 Nov 2016
Clariant hosts workshop during Asian Nitrogen + Syngas 2016 conference in Jakarta
Singapore, November 14, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites their partners in the Southeast Asia ammonia, methanol and hydrogen industries to join them for a workshop. The workshop, titled “Embarking the Future via Innovative Solutions”, will be held as part of the Asian Nitrogen + Syngas 2016 conference, featuring the latest innovative process technologies and catalytic solutions for the syngas industry.
8 Nov 2016
Clariant extends personal care portfolio with organic UV filters and Asia-inspired formulation ingredients
Muttenz, November 8, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, adds more than a hint of Asia to its global personal care portfolio with new skincare and haircare products. This addition broadens significantly formulators’ ability to power benefits that are currently high on the beauty wish-lists of global consumers.
8 Nov 2016
Clariant unveils its most efficient styrene catalyst for ultra-low steam-to-oil ratio conditions
Munich, November 8, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its new high-performance ethyl benzene dehydrogenation catalyst StyroMax® UL3. Thanks to its proprietary design, the catalyst achieves outstanding activity and selectivity at conditions of ultra-low steam-to-oil ratio (also known as steam-to-hydrocarbon ratio, SHR). Thereby, it produces styrene monomer far more efficiently than many other state-of-the-art catalysts. StyroMax UL3 was officially launched at the Clariant Styrene Seminar 2016, which was held from October 12 to 14 in Xi’an, China.
2 Nov 2016
Clariant Mining Solutions increases footprint with acquisitions and expanded facilities
Houston, TX, November 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announces a number of investments which increase the footprint of its Mining Solutions business and further improve its product portfolio, customer base and technical expertise.
2 Nov 2016
Clariant emphasizes support for China’s sustainable development needs
Muttenz, November 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, gave center-stage to China’s sustainable development at its second Sustainability Dialog Summit. Held in Shanghai, this year’s event underlined Clariant’s commitment to helping customers respond to the Megatrend-driven sustainability and innovation needs reflected in China’s New Normal and 13th Five-Year-Plan.
1 Nov 2016
Clariant to Showcase “Cool” Sun Care Products Inspired by BeautyForward® inspirational trend platform at Leading Cosmetics Fair in Asia
Singapore, November 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to exhibit at the 2016 In-Cosmetics Asia exhibition at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand on 8-10 November 2016. Along with global inspirational trend guide BeautyForward®, Clariant will showcase its leading range of natural and holistic concepts for sun care solutions under the theme "Be Cool", capturing the increasing market demand for effective and sustainable sun care products.
31 Oct 2016
Clariant MEVOPUR® line adds color, functional additive options for nonwoven medical products
Muttenz, October 31, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Masterbatches business unit, announce a specific range of MEVOPUR® color and functional additives for use in high-performance, spun bond fibers used in medical applications.
27 Oct 2016
Clariant continues to grow in sales and profitability in the first nine months of 2016
“Clariant continues to grow both, sales and profitability in the first nine month of 2016,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “The good performance reflects our excellent execution of our strategy in all our businesses to foster growth and improve returns despite the continued challenging economic environment. The advancement in the current year results from our focus on innovation by delivering more added value to our customers as well as continued cost discipline. The differentiated business steering in Plastics & Coatings continued to positively impact the profitability improvement. We are therefore on track to achieve our targets for the full year 2016.”
