29 Mar 2010
Clariant Annual General Meeting Votes in Favor of Board Proposals
Muttenz, March 29, 2010 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that the 15th Annual General Meeting adopted each of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors.
29 Mar 2010
Clariant highlights key products at Middle East Coatings Show
Muttenz, March 29, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant showcases its latest products to visitors of the Middle East Coatings Show from March 29-31, 2010 in Dubai. On stand E 20, the Company underlines its commitment to the coatings industry whilst demonstrating the key benefits of its extensive portfolio of colorants and additives that can improve the environmental profile of paints and coatings.
16 Mar 2010
Clariant increases price of waxes
Muttenz, March 16, 2010 - The Additives Business Unit of Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced an increase in the price of its waxes because of higher raw material, transportation and energy costs.
15 Mar 2010
New Aqualen® topcoat system from Clariant combines the emotional and the physical in leather
Muttenz, March 15, 2010 - Clariant, a leader in supply of chemicals and services to the leather industry, has launched a new Aqualen® topcoat system that meets the demand of leather upholstery and shoe manufacturers for high aesthetic qualities and pleasant feel with durability.
12 Mar 2010
Clariant delivers global sustainable solutions to China’s agrochemical industry
Muttenz, March 12, 2010 - The demand for green and sustainable agrochemical products in China is on the rise as the agricultural industry focuses on meeting the increasingly higher standards of the domestic market. In line with this, leading global specialty chemical company Clariant showcases its broad product portfolio of crop formulation inert ingredients including their range of non-toxic and environmentally friendly products under the slogan “Greener-closer-more value” at the CAC 2010 exhibition to be held in the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center on March 16-18.
11 Mar 2010
Clariant’s Oil Service Experts Focus on Corrosion Prevention at CORROSION 2010
Muttenz, March 11, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant will introduce NACE “CORROSION 2010” visitors to its latest developments in corrosion inhibitors and prevention control in San Antonio, Texas, March 14-18, 2010, at Booth 1933.
5 Mar 2010
Clariant Masterbatches puts risk and control issues at top of agenda at Medtec and MD&M East 2010
Muttenz, March 5, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches turns the spotlight on risk management at Medtec in Stuttgart (March 23 – 25) and MD&M in New York (June 8-10) as it presents its package of dedicated products and support designed to help customers’ control risk in medical device manufacture and pharmaceutical packaging. Clariant’s specific range of medical color and performance masterbatches and compounds add cutting-edge functionality and brand appeal to customers’ applications while taking into account industry requirements for consistency, reliability and regulatory compliance.
5 Mar 2010
Cartasol® dye range enhanced by new greenish blue dye
Muttenz, March 5, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant launches Cartasol Blue 4GF liq, setting a new benchmark in the paper market for greenish blue substantive dyes. The new dye generates cost benefits for paper producers by creating a faster and more simplified dyeing process.
5 Mar 2010
Clariant ups paper fluorescence quenching performance
Muttenz, March 5, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant sets a new paper industry benchmark in fluorescence removal with the return of new and improved Cartarex® NT liq fluorescence quenching agent for papermakers. Cartarex NT liq achieves up to 70% more effective quenching than competitor products for rapid cleansing of residual fluorescence from paper machines and for quenching fluorescence in broke, recycled fiber and deinked pulps.
2 Mar 2010
Clariant turns spotlight on protection and preservation at in-cosmetics 2010
Muttenz, March 2, 2010 - Exciting concepts and new product innovations designed to help formulators perfect the performance and efficiency of their cosmetic formulations form the focus of Clariant’s “protecting and preserving” theme at in-cosmetics 2010 in Paris from April 13-15, 2010, booth M30.
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.
9 Feb 2010
Clariant showcases trusted color and performance materials at MD&M West 2010
Muttenz, February 9, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches presents the latest in its color and performance-enhancing materials designed to bring cutting-edge functionality and aesthetics to medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging at MD&M West 2010.
