Clariant concluye la venta de sus operaciones de Water Treatment en América Latina para Ecolab

ClariantSão Paulo, 1 de abril de 2015 – Clariant, una de las líderes mundiales de especialidades químicas, ha concluido la venta de sus negocios de tratamiento de agua industrial, localizados en Brasil, Argentina y Colombia, para Ecolab Inc. En Colombia, el cierre de la operación aguarda la aprobación de las autoridades de control de mercados locales. La negociación no incluye el sector de Óleo & Gas / Refinerías, que continúa siendo atendido por la unidad de negocios Oil & Mining Services de Clariant, con su paquete de soluciones suministrado por el área de Refinery Services. La transacción, iniciada al final de 2014, es resultado del proceso de gestión de portafolio de Clariant, basado en su estrategia de crecimiento lucrativo. Para la división de Water & Process Services (WPS) de Ecolab, la adquisición expande y fortalece su presencia en el mercado de tratamiento de aguas industriales en Latinoamérica.

Clariant in India announces acquisition of Lanxess black pigment preparations portfolio

(From L-R) Jim Easow, Head – Legal Services & Regional Compliance Officer, Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd, Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President, BU – AII and Senior Executive Director, Lanxess India, B.L. Gaggar, Executive Director (Finance) & Company Secretary, Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd, and Sambit Roy, Regional Director – Marketing and Sales (Pigments), Clariant in India, at the signing ceremony held at Clariant in India HQ, Airoli. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, March 31, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced that it has acquired the black pigment preparations portfolio of Lanxess, located at Nagda, Madhya Pradesh.

Clariant’s Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items

Rudolf Wehrli, Chairman of the Board of Directors, opens the 20th Annual General Meeting of Clariant AG. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 31, 2015 – At today’s Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a world leader in specialty chemicals, approved all agenda items and proposals put forward by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 459 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 189 451 802 shares or around 57.07 % of the share capital of Clariant.

Clariant Mining Solutions Announces New Global Head of Business, John Gordon

ClariantHouston, TX, March 31, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the appointment of John Gordon as the Global Head of the Business Line Mining Solutions, BU OMS, effective April 1, 2015. Gordon brings more than 15 years of industry experience to his new role at Clariant.

Clariant’s Sustainability Report 2014 is now available

ClariantMuttenz, March 31, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today published its Sustainability Report 2014. The report is available on http://reports.clariant.com. There is the option to download the document in German and English language. In addition the report can also be ordered as hard copy via the company website.

Milliken showcases Innovation Gallery of problem-solving textiles, performance materials and services at Techtextil 2015

Milliken’s reinforcement fabrics in action on a roof of the new convention center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
(Photo © 2015 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKTPR001)Spartanburg, SC, USA - Milliken & Company announces its participation in Techtextil 2015, booth B56 in Hall 3.1, featuring an on-site Innovation Gallery and its many textile, performance materials, and services that help solve problems and make the world a better place. The Innovation Gallery will showcase industry-leading products and services that improve health and safety, enhance people's lives, and help make the world more sustainable.

The Latest Innovations and Product Improvements from Pallmann at LIGNA 2015

The latest innovations and product improvements from Pallmann at LIGNA 2015. (Photo: PALLMANN Group, PLMPR032)Zweibrücken, Germany (26 March 2015) - Pallmann, one of the world's leading manufacturers of machines and wood yard systems, will be at LIGNA 2015, the world's leading trade fair for the forestry and woodworking industry, where it will present innovative developments and product improvements.

Milliken showcases Ultra Clear PP thermoforming solutions at IPACK-IMA 2015

Milliken showcases Ultra Clear PP thermoforming solutions at IPACK-IMA 2015.
(Photos © 2015 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR127)Ghent, Belgium - Leading polyolefins additives supplier, Milliken, will reveal the secret to high-performance, attention-grabbing thermoformed packaging that is both resource- and cost-efficient, with a showcase of Ultra Clear PP-based commercial applications at its IPACK-IMA booth G01/Hall 14.