Chemicals

8 Aug 2011

Extreme lifetime even with difficult materials

Zweibrücken, Germany (8 August 2011) – Originally developed for reprocessing tyres, Pallmann’s “Tiger” single-shaft shredder is increasingly turning out to be a universal machine for numerous applications. The lifetimes of the cutting tools, as well as the output, exceed all original expectations.

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1 Aug 2011

科莱恩将在中国国际皮革展上带给你性能、环保、时尚的不凡体验

2011年8月17日，中国上海——全球领先的特种化学品公司科莱恩将以“科莱恩让您体验不凡”为主题，参加中国国际皮革展。此次科莱恩全新的展台将会更大，更与众不同。届时参观者可以看到科莱恩的令人兴奋的创新成果、夺人眼球的皮革产品以及多媒体工具。为期三天的展会将于2011年9月6-8日在上海新国际展览中心召开。

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27 Jul 2011

Solid performance in a difficult environment – full-year guidance confirmed

Clariant • Q2 sales up 14% in local currencies on solid business fundamentals and price increases, but down 1% in CHF as Swiss franc continued to appreciate. Süd-Chemie results consolidated for May and June 2011.
• Q2 EBITDA before exceptional items at CHF 241 million, down from CHF 264 million a year ago, negative currency impact of CHF 69 million.
• Q2 EBITDA margin before exceptional items reached 12.9% compared to 13.9% a year ago; Q2 EBITDA margin at constant currencies 14.3%.
• Q2 cash flow from operations of minus CHF 101 million as inventories rose due to relocation of production assets and the usual seasonality.
• Integration of Süd-Chemie progressing as planned
• Outlook: Clariant expects a more difficult but nevertheless solid business environment in H2 2011, characterized by softening demand. Based on this scenario, no further deterioration in currency markets assumed, and including Süd-Chemie consolidated for eight months, Clariant confirms its guidance for the full-year 2011 with sales between CHF 7.8 - 8.0 billion and an EBITDA margin of 13.5% - 14.5%.

CEO Hariolf Kottmann commented: “In the first half of 2011, business fundamentals were robust although global economic growth dampened compared to 2010. This is reflected in an improved underlying operating performance year-on-year. The results, however, have been adversely impacted by the massive appreciation of the Swiss franc. The recently acquired Süd-Chemie has met our expectations in the first two months of consolidation and the integration into Clariant is progressing as planned. These developments give us the confidence to confirm our targets for the full-year 2011.”

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26 Jul 2011

Rhodia and CEA are pooling their expertise to develop innovative LiTFSi solutions for lithium batteries which combine safety and performance

Lyon, France, July 26, 2011 ---- Rhodia Aroma Performance, world leader in the production and sale of LiTFSI*, and CEA-Liten, CEA Laboratory dedicated to Innovation for renewable energies and energy efficiency, have joined forces to offer a sustainable solution to the energy needs of electro-mobility markets (electric vehicles and portable electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones).

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21 Jul 2011

Clariant’s new denim chemistry inspires Karl Mayer

Muttenz, 21 July 2011 – Based on Clariant’s ‘Advanced Denim’ dyeing process, machine builder Karl Mayer’s Indig-O-Matic system is now able to offer superior efficiency, flexibility and eco-friendliness for weavers.

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20 Jul 2011

New Clariant innovation portal

Muttenz, 20 July 20111 – Unlock the secrets to successful innovation at Clariant’s new Innovation web-pages launched today. Visitors to www.innovation.clariant.com are invited on a journey through the chemistry behind the challenges critical to society’s safety and advancement. They can also find out how they can work with Clariant to contribute to a sustainable and comfortable future.

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