Clariant’s new Genaminox® CHE for hard surfaces boosts green credentials, cost-efficiency and cleaning performance

Clariant’s new Genaminox® CHE for hard surfaces boosts green credentials, cost-efficiency and cleaning performance (Photo: Clariant International Ltd, PR082)October 15, 2009 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant introduces Genaminox® CHE – its pioneering bio-based Amine Oxide (AO) for hard surface cleaning that enables manufacturers to cut active ingredient input to achieve lower cost, greener products with enhanced cleaning performance.

Clariant launches new EcoTain label for green products and services

October 8, 2009 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant launches EcoTain – a new label concept designed to clearly identify its green products and processes to customers in various industries like personal care, detergents, industrial home care and coatings as well as the deicing markets.

Clariant introduces unique EcoTain deicer recycling concept to InterAirport 2009 visitors

A unique deicing fluid recycling concept from specialty chemicals expert Clariant is supporting aviation customers’ efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their winter airport operations and lower costs. The concept has been awarded Clariant’s newly-launched EcoTain label to represent the eco-friendly benefits offered. (Photo: Clariant International Ltd, PR078)October 8, 2009 - A unique deicing fluid recycling concept from specialty chemicals expert Clariant is supporting aviation customers’ efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their winter airport operations and lower costs. The concept has been awarded Clariant’s newly-launched EcoTain label to represent the eco-friendly benefits offered.

Clariant extends Scandinavia Oil Services capabilities

September 24, 2009 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals has invested in extended facilities at its Oil Services operations in Bergen, Norway, to grow its oil service business in Scandinavia and beyond.

Clariant opens new Oil Services facility in Trinidad, Colorado

September 24, 2009 - Clariant Oil Services has opened a new facility at Trinidad, Colorado to service the oil and gas industry in central US states.

Clariant opens strategic production facility in Zhenjiang, China

Hong Kong, September 17, 2009 – Leading specialty chemical company Clariant today formally opened a surfactants production facility in Zhenjiang, Eastern China. The plant, which is fully operational, has been designed to meet China’s growing demand for surfactants from various sectors such as personal care, paints and coatings as well as metal working industries.

Clariant’s new EcoTain label gives “green” confidence to personal care industry

Clariant’s EcoTain concept stands for eco-friendly, economical and sustainable. All personal care products under the EcoTain label are naturally derived, APEO and EO free and low tox. They are all designed to meet the increasing need for greener products from the personal care sector.September 15, 2009 – Specialty chemicals expert Clariant announces the launch of its new EcoTain label to support the cosmetic and personal care industry’s commitment to choosing greener products and formulation concepts.

Clariant to open new production facility in Dayabay, China

Hong Kong, September 15, 2009 - Leading specialty chemical company Clariant today announced it will build an ethoxylation plant in Dayabay, situated south of Guangzhou. The plant will be operational in early 2011 and will enable Clariant to meet increasing demand from the Chinese and wider Asian markets.

Clariant wins $20m contract for China oil field integrated services

September 7, 2009 - Clariant Oil Services, a division of Clariant Chemical (China) Ltd, has been awarded a three-year contract by ConocoPhillips China Ltd to provide a range of integrated services for its operations at the Peng Lai 19-3 oil field at Bohai Bay in northern China.

Clariant sells specialty silicones business to affiliate of GenNx360 Capital Partners

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 31, 2009 - Clariant has sold its specialty silicones business, including its Gainesville Florida facility, to SiVance LLC, an affiliate of New York-based GenNx360 Capital Partners. GenNx360 is a private equity firm focused on industrial business-to-business companies.`Financial terms of the transaction, which is effective September 1, were not disclosed.

Clariant launches Web presence for recently acquired Defoamers business

August 5, 2009 - Clariant has launched a comprehensive web presence for its newly acquired defoamers business. The webpages are found at www.defoamers.us.

Clariant Reports Strong Cash Flow Despite Continuing Weak Demand

• Sales in Q2 down 21% in local currencies and 24% in CHF