26 Jul 2012

Clariant with positive sales momentum and sustained profitability

• Robust Q2 2012 result in a difficult environment, first half-year performance as expected
• Q2 2012 sales increased 8% in local currencies and 6% in CHF, to CHF 1.978 billion from CHF 1.870 billion in Q2 2011
• EBITDA before exceptionals at CHF 233 million vs. CHF 241 million in Q2 2011, up 2% in local currencies and down 3% in Swiss francs; EBITDA margin before exceptionals at 11.8%, on sustainably good level despite difficult market conditions, especially in Europe
• Net income of CHF 70 million compared to CHF 40 million in Q2 2011
• Guidance confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and a sustained profitability for the full-year 2012 compared to 2011, assuming the global economy stabilizes at current levels in the second half-year

26 Jul 2012

Clariant to acquire remaining share of Ukrainian Catalyst Joint Venture

Muttenz, July 26, 2012 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 40 percent share of a joint venture between the Holding company Alvigo AS, based in Tallin/Estonia and Süd-Chemie AG, in the meantime acquired by Clariant AG. The Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts GmbH (SCAC) is a leading producer of syngas catalyst, based in the Ukraine. The signing of the transaction took place at the end of June, closing is subject to merger control approval. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

25 Jul 2012

AVERY DENNISON APRESENTA LINHA EXCLUSIVA DE RÓTULOS PARA CERVEJAS ARTESANAIS

Vinhedo, Julho 2012 – Com o aumento do número de cervejarias artesanais no Brasil nos últimos anos, a briga por atrair o consumidor no ponto de venda (PDV) tornou-se acirrada. E como a maioria dos consumidores não tem tempo para realizar sua escolha baseada em dados técnicos sobre o produto, as cervejarias artesanais apostam cada vez mais na diferenciação das embalagens para atrair a atenção e induzir à compra. E a diferenciação vem justamente dos rótulos.

25 Jul 2012

Clariant Performance Packaging to exhibit and present at CPhI Worldwide in Madrid

• Company will showcase active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control
• Clariant product development expert Valère Logel to present on new solutions for protecting active ingredients from degradation

25 Jul 2012

ROPE MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SECURES FISHERMEN'S LIVELIHOODS

Ropes made with Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber manufactured by DSM recently demonstrated during initial trials, how their outstanding performance can help fishermen around the world to work more safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

24 Jul 2012

SABIC to Increase STAMAX* LGFPP Capacity at Genk, Belgium Facility to Meet Rising Automotive Customer Demand

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that it is significantly boosting capacity for its STAMAX* long glass fiber-filled polypropylene (LGFPP) composite resins at its manufacturing facility in Genk, Belgium, to meet rapidly growing demand from automotive customers. Last month, the company began work on a new production line – slated to open in the second half of 2013 – to further its ability to provide a secure and reliable local supply of this high-performance SABIC material. STAMAX LGFPP composite resins give customers a robust combination of properties, while enabling exceptional light weight to provide the potential to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions. This lighter weight allows for a significantly enhanced carbon and energy footprint over the life of a car or truck compared with traditional materials. The Genk capacity expansion demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to automotive customers worldwide and their need for high-performance sustainable solutions that will enable them to design and produce next-generation vehicles.