AVERY DENNISON WINS INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARD FROM THE BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL

(Photo The British Safety Council)CRAMLINGTON, United Kingdom — April 7, 2015 — Avery Dennison’s Label and Packaging Materials production operation in Cramlington, UK, has won an International Safety Award with merit from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplace healthy and safe during the 2014 calendar year.

Clariant opens new desiccant manufacturing plant in China

Clariant opens new desiccant manufacturing plant in China. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, April 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the opening of a new desiccant manufacturing plant at its site in Zhengjiang, China. Clariant will produce its line of Container Dri II® products alongside a full range of desiccant bags at the new facility, extending its existing regional support for the Asian market.

Clariant successfully places EUR 300 million of certificates of indebtedness

ClariantMuttenz, April 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the issuance of totally EUR 300 million in the German market for certificates of indebtedness (“Schuldschein”). The four certificates have a term of 5 years (EUR 150 million) respectively 8 years (EUR 150 million) each with fix or float coupons.

Trelleborg introduces specialist construction tire range on Intermat debut

The Brawler HPS Solidflex from Trelleborg Wheel Systems’ solid range, also shown at Intermat. 
(Photos Trelleborg Wheel Systems, TWSPR002)

  • Highlights offerings for highly demanding OTR applications
  • Demonstrates ‘one stop shop’ capability for the construction market
Trelleborg Wheel Systems, global market leader in industrial tires, will make its debut at the Intermat 2015 exhibition highlighting its range of construction tires. On display will be the Brawler range of solid tires as well as the company’s C-800 OTR pneumatics and the latest product offering for Europe; rubber tracks.

Univar to offer expert guidance and introduce new product picker tool at 2015 European Coatings Show

UnivarLondon, England - April 2, 2015 – Paint and coatings manufacturers are constantly looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase performance while reducing the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paint formulations. As a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals and related chemistry services, Univar is uniquely positioned to provide the latest knowledge and market intelligence that can help guide customers and suppliers through the fast-paced regulatory and market changes that influence today’s paint and coatings formulations.

Clariant concludes divestment of its Water Treatment Business in Latin America to Ecolab

ClariantSão Paulo, April 1, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has concluded the divestment of its Water Treatment Business located in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia to Ecolab Inc. In Colombia, the transaction will be in effect as soon as it is approved by local regulatory authorities. The negotiation does not include the Oil & Gas / Refinery industry, which continues to be served by Clariant Business Unit Oil and Mining Services, which supplies treatment packages through its Refinery Services business line. This transaction, which began in late 2014, is a result of Cariant portfolio management process, based on its profitable growth strategy. For Ecolab’s Water & Process Services (WPS) division, the acquision expands and strengthens its presence in industrial water treatment market in Latin America.

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.