16 Jan 2020
Clariant launches Prenylium™ - a sustainably-sourced root-powered active ingredient for premium well-aging skincare
Clariant Active Ingredients launches Prenylium - the first product unveiled thanks to its new partnership with French biotechnology company, Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT). Rich in rare prenylated flavonoids content, Prenylium is a unique Morus alba tree root extract, highly efficient at protecting the skin matrisome from degradation that occurs with time and UV exposure. It also helps prevent signs of aging by visibly reducing the appearance of existing wrinkles and smoothing skin.
6 Jan 2020
科莱恩和安徽国祯及康泰斯宣布了sunliquid® 纤维素乙醇技术在中国的许可协议
专注、创新的特种化学公司科莱恩，与中国绿色能源公司安徽国祯集团、跨国工程公司康泰斯化学工程公司，昨天签署了sunliquid 纤维素乙醇技术许可协议。
19 Dec 2019
Clariant has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business for approx. USD 1.6 billion
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, has agreed to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne. The transaction values the Masterbatches business at USD 1,560 million, representing c. 12.2 times the last twelve months reported EBITDA (ending September 2019) on a cash and debt free basis. This amount is payable at closing, which is expected by Q3 2020.
17 Dec 2019
Clariant Masterbatches plant in Mexico joins growing list of global sites to comply with ISO 22000
Clariant’s Business Unit Masterbatches, a leader in the field of color and functional additive masterbatch concentrates and compounds, today announced it has completed ISO 22000 certification for its site in Santa Clara Coatitla, near by Mexico city. The Mexican site is the first in the Americas, to have completed the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification, and joins the global footprint of certified sites in Asia Pacific and Europe.
12 Dec 2019
Clariant ColorForward® 2021 palette yearns for human contact, searches for authenticity
The color experts at Clariant ColorWorks® have identified four societal trends that can be expected to influence consumers in the next few years. ColorForward 2021, the 15th edition of the annual Clariant color forecasting guide for the plastics industry, recognizes that genuine human contact is actually becoming a luxury in the digital era, and that people crave authenticity in a world of deep fakes. On a more positive note, technology is being used to create products that connect with people on an emotional level, while collaboration is seen as critical to realizing positive change.
5 Dec 2019
Clariant brings ‘Color of Innovation’ to Pharmapack Europe 2020
Clariant Plastics & Coatings Healthcare Polymer Solutions, a world leader in masterbatches and compounds for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices, will mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of the MEVOPUR ‘medical grade’ materials at Pharmapack Europe. Clariant will exhibit at booth F54 at Porte de Versailles in Paris, France, on 5th and 6th February 2020.
4 Dec 2019
Clariant’s SynDane® catalyst brings MOL Group’s maleic anhydride yield to record highs
A new record for the MOL Group, and another highly satisfied customer for Clariant. In July 2017, MOL installed Clariant’s SynDane catalyst at their Danube maleic anhydride production plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, for the first time. The unit reached its nameplate capacity of 22,000 metric tons per annum already a few weeks after start-up. Now, the plant’s latest figures reveal that the excellent performance and operability of the catalyst boosted productivity in 2018 by 17% versus its previous all-time high, allowing MOL to achieve its highest maleic anhydride yield to date.
2 Dec 2019
Global Amines Company (GAC) commits to future growth with new tertiary amines plant in Gresik, Indonesia
Global Amines Company (GAC), a 50-50 joint venture formed between global specialty chemical company Clariant and Asia’s leading agribusiness group Wilmar International, has announced its latest investment in building a third tertiary amines plant under the group. The new plant, located in Gresik, Surabaya of Indonesia, will offer the joint venture more flexibility and reliability to support its regional and global customers that are mainly in the personal care and home care industry. It will also supplement GAC’s existing plants in Germany and China to establish the company further as a global tertiary amines producer.
29 Nov 2019
Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT) sign a strategic partnership to revolutionize the cosmetics industry
Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT) announce the establishment of a strategic partnership. It includes the subscription of approx. 10% equity shares of PAT by Clariant, joint development agreement and exclusive distributionship. Renowned for its highly sustainable and cutting edge technologies, PAT develops unique and powerful plant-based active ingredients for cosmetics.
21 Nov 2019
Clariant launches antimony-trioxide-free laser-marking system for livestock ear tags
Clariant is introducing a new antimony-trioxide-free system for molding and laser-marking thermoplastic urethane (TPU) ear tags used for identifying cattle and other livestock.
19 Nov 2019
科莱恩在2019年中国国际涂料展上推出新型高性能添加剂，加速推进可持续发展
科莱恩，专注、创新的特种化学公司，在2019中国国际涂料展上展示了如何通过新型高性能涂料解决方案提高可持续性和安全性。
19 Nov 2019
Clariant strengthens its partnership with the industry at palm oil event in Malaysia
Clariant will take part in the biennial MPOB International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC) held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center on November 19-21, 2019. At the event organized by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Clariant will demonstrate its strong knowhow on overcoming some of the toughest bleaching challenges in palm oil purification leveraging its natural bentonite derived Tonsil – a highly active bleaching earth. Clariant’s mitigation strategies on reduction of 3MCPD and GE, together with its extended capacity in the region and global sustainability achievement are why Clariant remains as one of the leading companies in edible oils purification.
