17 May 2010
Clariant’s Paper Business increases prices due to rising raw material costs
Muttenz, May 17, 2010 - The Paper Specialties Business Unit of Clariant today announced global price increases for its entire paper chemicals portfolio – depending on the specific product group – by up to 30%.
17 May 2010
Clariant increases prices of leather chemicals
Muttenz, May 17, 2010 - Clariant’s Business Unit Leather Services, a world leading provider of chemicals and services to the leather industry, today announced global price increases for its leather product portfolio.
29 Apr 2010
Clariant improves profitability and cash flow
• Sales up 16% in local currencies and 13% in CHF on the back of improved demand
• Operating income before exceptional items rose to CHF 183 million compared to CHF –13 million a year ago on higher capacity utilization and lower costs
• Operating income margin before exceptional items reached 10.1%
• Cash flow from operations reached CHF 159 million after CHF 156 million in the first quarter 2009
• Outlook: For the full-year, Clariant expects sales in local currencies to increase in the mid single-digit range and an operating margin before exceptional items above the 2008 level of 6.6%. Cash flow from operations will remain strong.
22 Apr 2010
Clariant supports Expo 2010 in Shanghai with sponsorship of Swiss Pavilion
Muttenz, April 22, 2010 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is supporting the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai as a silver sponsor. The Expo will be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010 in Shanghai with the theme of “Better City, Better Life”.
14 Apr 2010
Clariant showcases innovative highlights from Wet End to Finishing at Guangzhou Shoes and Leather Show
Muttenz, April 14, 2010 - Visitors to the 2010 Guangzhou Leather Fair will be inspired by Clariant’s new collection of leathers, based on Spring-Summer 2011 color and fashion trends and covering most types of leathers, including shoe uppers, handbags, garments, and sofas. At Booth 0110 0112 & 0131 0133 in Hall 11.2, Clariant will demonstrate how innovative products and processing techniques, offering environmental benefits and optimum processing economy, can enhance the natural beauty of leather with the look and performance to suit individual customer requirements.
13 Apr 2010
Clariant simplifies pigment dispersion in coatings application – Easily Dispersible pigments
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant extends the production efficiency benefits of its outstanding Easily Dispersible organic pigments to waterborne industrial and decorative coatings with the launch of its new range of “ED Pigments” at American Coatings Show 2010.
13 Apr 2010
Clariant sets new benchmarks in aesthetic performance for mild and natural cosmetics
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Captivating optics, sensual touch effects and a fresher, cleaner skin and hair feel are among the advanced sensory and performance benefits now available to the cosmetics industry with the launch of three new innovative formulation ingredients by Clariant.
13 Apr 2010
Clariant launches new sun care and preservation concepts
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant’s launch of its Sun Care and Integrated Preservation concepts to in-cosmetics 2010 visitors heralds new opportunities for formulators to easily boost the efficacy of UV absorbers in sunscreens and to reduce the use of preservatives in cosmetic formulations.
13 Apr 2010
High-performance, low environmental impact Exolit® flame retardants from Clariant at JEC Composites Show
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is highlighting its Exolit® high-performance halogen-free flame retardants at Europe’s biggest composites exhibition, the JEC Composites Show in Paris on April 13-15, at stand S7. Exolit additives are suitable for use in composites based on various thermosetting resins as well as reinforced thermoplastic compounds.
12 Apr 2010
Reliability and performance emphasized by Clariant at Chinaplas 2010
Muttenz, April 12, 2010 - Leading specialty chemicals company, Clariant will take part in this year’s Chinaplas exhibition with key focus on adding reliability to performance for plastic products. A host of chemical products in pigments, additives and masterbatches with outstanding safety and environmental-friendly features will be on show to an audience from the plastic industry in China on April 19 – 22 in Shanghai.
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.
