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16 Feb 2010
Clariant reports progressively improving operating profitability and a strong cash flow during a challenging 2009
• Sales in 2009 down 14% in local currency and 18% in CHF
• Operating income before exceptional items decreased to CHF 270 million in 2009 from CHF 530 million in 2008
• Cash flow from operations improved to CHF 757 million from CHF 391 million in the previous year
• Net debt reduced to CHF 545 million from CHF 1,209 million in 2008
• As part of the ongoing asset network optimization program, further measures are being implemented, affecting production sites in Muttenz (Switzerland), Resende (Brazil) and Thane (India)
• Outlook 2010: Clariant does not foresee a sustainable recovery of the global economy. As a consequence, Clariant expects sales growth in local currencies in the low single-digit range. The operating income margin before exceptionals is expected to rise above 6%. Cash flow from operations will remain strong but below the levels of 2009.
5 Oct 2009
Leo Paper Group brings books to life using ARIUX™ an amazing augmented reality
ARIUX™ is an innovative development in publishing that could be the beginning of a new era in the print and digital media industries. This “must see” experience will be featured at the 2009 Frankfurt Book Fair from October 14th through October 18th at the Leo Paper Group stand (Hall 6.1 E937). ARIUX uses “augmented reality,” which combines print and digital media, to create a multidimensional interactive user experience that is both physical and virtual. ARIUX can be applied to all kinds of books, educational and entertainment materials and a wide variety of printed products to enrich the physical reality with dimensional digital imagery displayed on a monitor or screen. With the support of the Leo Paper Group and this amazing easy-to-use technology, publishers will find new product opportunities by creating books and products that truly come to life with sound, animation and interaction.
