18 Feb 2015
Clariant delivers strong growth and improves its operating margins in an adverse environment in 2014
“In 2014 Clariant grew above average once more, even though the economic environment was challenging and characterized by a continued lack of growth in Europe. Clariant increased its sales particularly in attractive high-margin markets, and was again able to improve its profitability, though some parts of the progress were masked by a negative currency effect,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann.
17 Feb 2015
Change in the Board of Directors of Clariant
Muttenz, February 17, 2015 - At the 20th Annual General Meeting of Clariant Ltd on March 31, 2015, Dr. Dolf Stockhausen will step down from Clariant's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will propose the election of Mrs. Susanne Wamsler as his successor and thus continuing the representation of the former family shareholders of Süd-Chemie AG in Clariant.
12 Feb 2015
Perstorp to highlight strength and success of Capa™ caprolactone polyols at UTECH 2015 polyurethanes show
Perstorp will present its broad range of Capa™ caprolactone polyester polyols at UTECH Europe 2015 (stand 2100), the international polyurethanes exhibition and conference taking place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on April 14-16.
11 Feb 2015
Clariant's GlucoTain®: how should clean feel?
Muttenz, February 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will open up the new sensory dimensions of its GlucoTain® sugar-based and sulfate-free surfactants range to the Personal Care industry at in-cosmetics 2015 (Hall A7 Booth 7C50).
11 Feb 2015
TRESPA® METEON® RANGE EXTENDED WITH TIMELESS GREY
Weert, the Netherlands, February 2015 - Trespa today announced an extension to its popular Trespa® Meteon® range of durable exterior panels, with the addition of six distinctive grey wood tones. Said Lucas Stevens, Design Expert at Trespa: “this is a direct result of consultation with more than 100 architects in 10 countries. The new grey wood decors combine durable design with the timeless expression that architects strive to deliver in their work for their clients.”
10 Feb 2015
Clariant announces expanded ISO/USP color palette with MEVOPUR® polycarbonate masterbatches and compounds at MD&M West and Pharmapack Europe
Muttenz, February 10, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of an expanded range of MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds in the popular polycarbonate (PC) resin. The move offers medical devices manufacturers a consistent and traceable supply of products that support the acceleration of medical device regulatory approval processes. The new products are being featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015 as well as featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 in Paris, France.
10 Feb 2015
Clariant announces global availability of new ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds at Pharmapack and MD&M West
Muttenz, February 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of a new line of ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds. The development offers the makers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices a consistent and traceable supply of products that are compliant with global standards and support a wide range of product design, marketing, and manufacturing needs. The new products are being featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 trade show being held in Paris, France, February 11 – 12, 2015 as well as featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015.
10 Feb 2015
Total adds 1.2 mm diameter flame retardant expandable polystyrene beads to its Excell-R® range
Following the success of Excell-R® on the insulation market, Total has added a new flame retardant grade to its expandable polystyrene range: XLR 4559 SE with an average diameter of 1.2 mm.
