2 Nov 2016
Clariant Mining Solutions increases footprint with acquisitions and expanded facilities
- Acquisition of Chemical & Mining Services, Pty. Ltd.
- Acquisition of certain assets from SNF Flomin
- Expanded facilities in North America strengthen research and production capabilities
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.
The company has agreed to acquire Chemical & Mining Services, Pty. Ltd, a provider of specialty chemicals and technical services to mining industry clients located primarily in Australia. Clariant has also acquired the specialty mining chemicals business from SNF Flomin, a US-based subsidiary of the SNF Group which manufactures and distributes reagents for the minerals processing industry. No further terms of both acquisitions are to be disclosed.
Additionally, Clariant Mining Solutions has opened a new facility and expanded one of its current facilities in North America. The company has inaugurated the Mining Application and Development Center in Tucson, Arizona and it is now the regional hub for mining research. The close proximity of Clariant to key mining customers will allow for more and better cooperation on customized products and solutions. Furthermore, its current facility in Reserve, Louisiana, has been expanded and is now able to also blend chemicals for the mining industry. The additional production location allows Clariant to improve its customer service thanks to a stronger and more secure supply chain.
“These investments strengthen our global position as a leading supplier of specialty chemicals to the mining market. Chemical & Mining Services current business and products are a complementary strategic fit to our own and also provide us with specialized technical expertise. SNF Flomin, while US-based, supplied to customers worldwide and thus allows us to expand geographically and serve our customers with an increased product and service portfolio. Finally, the investments in North America enable us to become a stronger player in this region’s mining market and better support our customers by stepping up both our research and supply chain capabilities” said John Gordon, Global Head, Clariant Mining Solutions.
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Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2015 the company employed a total workforce of 17 213. In the financial year 2015, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 5.807 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on five pillars: focus on innovation through R&D, add value with sustainability, reposition portfolio, intensify growth, and increase profitability.
Clariant Oil Services is a leading provider of chemical technologies and services to the oil, pipeline and refineryindustries. A global business with headquarters in Houston, Texas, Clariant Oil Services is represented in all major oil and gas locations. From deepwater exploration to refining, Clariant Oil Services provides chemical products and services designed to reduce customer costs, decrease operational risks and improve production efficiency.
Clariant Oil Services operates state-of-the-art R&D and applications laboratories in the United States, Scotland, Germany, Brazil and Indonesia, as well as an environmental testing laboratory in Norway. Clariant Oil Services’ industry experience is supported by a dedicated global technical services network, providing a unique position from which to address and resolve customer challenges anywhere in the world, now and in the future.
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