6 Nov 2017
Clariant's sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology to support China's 2020 bioethanol-gasoline mandate
Shanghai, November 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, introduced its sunliquid technology for the production of cellulosic ethanol, a second generation biofuel, at its media event in Beijing today. The sunliquid technology effectively converts agricultural residues such as cereal straw, into cellulosic ethanol for vehicles. This new technology can contribute to China's plans to use a bioethanol-gasoline nationwide by 2020 as recently announced by the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration (NEA).
2 Nov 2017
Clariant Healthcare Packaging site in Cuddalore, India now operational
Muttenz, November 2, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that its new Clariant Healthcare Packaging production facility in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India is now operational. The new site is capable of producing Clariant’s line of Sorb-it® , Tri-Sorb®, 2-in-1 Can®, and Getter Can® sorbent canisters for the growing Indian and Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical packaging markets.
2 Nov 2017
Clariant puts market needs first at ChinaCoat 2017
Muttenz, November 2, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, prioritizes sustainability and innovation to support the diversified needs and fast-changing demands of the coatings sector in its latest products and solutions set for ChinaCoat 2017.
31 Oct 2017
Clariant to build flagship sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Romania
Muttenz, October 31, 2017 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the approval by the Board of Directors to invest in a new full-scale commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues using its sunliquid® technology. The new plant, with an annual production capacity of 50.000 tons, will be built in the southwestern part of Romania. The facility will be a flagship site, confirming competitiveness and sustainability of the sunliquid® technology at commercial scale thus supporting Clariant’s sunliquid® licensing business strategy.
31 Oct 2017
Clariant again grows sales, increases profitability and is well on track to meet 2017 outlook
“Clariant continues to consistently and successfully deliver on its strategy. With an excellent 10 % growth in both sales and profitability in the first nine months of the year we are well on track to achieve our targets,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Our achievements are based on innovation, sustainability and on the endless commitment of our employees. Leveraging innovation throughout our portfolio is also exemplified by today’s announcement of the commercialization of bio-ethanol with the related licenses and enzymes. We expect mid double-digit million sales potential from the sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol production alone, a clear illustration of our innovation competence in biotechnology. For 2017, we are confident that we will achieve our targets, i.e. growth in local currency, progression in operating cash flow, absolute EBITDA and EBITDA margin before exceptional items in spite of a temporarily weaker cash flow in the first half.”
30 Oct 2017
Clariant and White Tale engaged in talks
Muttenz, October 30, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has noted White Tale’s press release and the demands published therein. Clariant notes that after the announcement of the termination of the merger agreement between Clariant and Huntsman on October 27th 2017, Clariant and its shareholder White Tale have engaged in an initial discussion regarding the new situation for the company and ways to work together in the future.
27 Oct 2017
White Tale Holdings increased stake to above 20%
Muttenz, October 27, 2017 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, confirms that White Tale Holdings has increased its stake in Clariant in excess of 20%. This follows earlier mandatory notifications by White Tale Holdings to the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) regarding its holdings.
27 Oct 2017
Clariant and Huntsman jointly decided to abandon planned Merger of Equals
Muttenz, October 27, 2017 – Clariant (SIX: CLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today jointly announced that they have mutually terminated their proposed merger of equals. The decision was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Clariant and Huntsman.
26 Oct 2017
Clariant announces mining solutions support for Mexico
Houston, TX, October 26, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals to the mining industry, announced at the Expo Mineria 2017 that for the first time the company is expanding its comprehensive suite of mining-specific product innovations and technical expertise to customers in Mexico. Clariant has been supporting Latin America’s mining industry for five decades and now growing its footprint into Mexico. This broadening is a response to the increase in exploration activity within the country.
25 Oct 2017
科莱恩催化剂与无锡熙源合作，促进中国大陆甲醛生产的改进
上海，2017年10月25日 –全球领先的特种化学品制造商科莱恩今天宣布与中国无锡熙源工程技术公司达成针对中国大陆甲醛工艺技术的战略合作伙伴关系。此项合作也包括科莱恩EnviCat 系列尾气处理催化剂，作为甲醛生产过程的总体解决方案。
24 Oct 2017
Clariant presents a clean view on the future in CleanForward™ universe
Muttenz, October 24, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, gives a personal face to global trends impacting on the Home Care market in CleanForward, a new trend platform which translates consumer attitudes into lifestyle-relevant products using innovative Clariant ingredients.
23 Oct 2017
Clariant highlights latest skincare ingredients in Asia
Singapore, October 23, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will highlight at the upcoming in-cosmetics Asia 2017 exhibition its brand new Eclipsogen UV filters and other skincare ingredients, in addition to the second edition of its inspirational trend guide BeautyForward®.
