9 Feb 2017

Clariant expands partnership with Lintech International LLC in North America

Lintech will be sole distributor in North America for Plastics & Rubber Pigment Products
Expands on existing relationship supporting coatings and inks markets

Charlotte, February 9, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces an expanded partnership with Lintech International LLC for the Plastics and Rubber Pigment Product lines in North America. In these market segments, Lintech will become the sole regional distributor in North America for products under the Clariant trade names Graphtol®, Hostaprint®, Hostasin®, Hostasol®, Polysynthren®, PV Fast®, Solvaperm® , and Telalux®.

Headquartered in Macon, Georga, Lintech has 13 warehouses across the nation and has been the authorized distributor for Clariant Pigments for 4 years in the southeast, southwest, and west regions for the coatings and inks markets.

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About Clariant

As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies, Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Our portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources. Our business units are organized into four Business Areas: Care Chemicals, Natural Resources, Catalysis and Plastics & Coatings.

About Lintech

Lintech International LLC was established in 1983 in Macon, Georgia as a distributor of specialty chemicals and minerals to businesses in the southern United States. After over 30 years of steady growth, Lintech now serves customers in the Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Midwest and West in a range of markets including coatings, adhesives, plastics, rubber and composites. With a sales and customer service team that averages more than 20 years in the chemical industry, and with thirteen warehouses across the nation, Lintech has earned a reputation for excellent technical sales, responsive customer service, and award winning logistics.

www.clariant.com

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.