27-10-2010
Clariant announces capacity expansion for Exolit® OP flame retardants at K 2010
Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - Clariant announces major capacity expansion plans for its pioneering Exolit® OP non-halogenated flame retardants at K 2010. The program, which will achieve an initial doubling of capacity by 2012, reflects the significant surge in demand from the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector for safer and more environmentally-compatible flame retardants.
20-10-2010
Clariant focuses on further Growth in China
Muttenz, October 20, 2010 - Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China with the official opening of its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai today, October 20, 2010. The new facility also includes a new technical application center for pigments. Clariant further announced the start-up of its new Quinacridon pigment joint venture in Hangzhou.
15-10-2010
Clariant announces final conclusions of its Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project
Muttenz, October 15, 2010 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the final conclusions of its Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project which impact eight sites globally. The measures are part of the company’s overall 2009/2010 restructuring program and will lead to a reduction of up to 100 positions worldwide. Implementation will be finalized by 2013.
15-10-2010
Clariant moves Textile Chemicals BU to Asia
Muttenz, October 15, 2010 - Specialty chemical company Clariant announced today that its Textile Chemicals Business Unit (BU) will relocate its headquarters to Singapore. The move, which is due to be completed by mid 2011, places the Textile Chemicals BU management team at the heart of the world’s main textile markets and closer to its global customers.
05-10-2010
Clariant launches unique organic synthesis solvents with favorable toxicological properties
Muttenz, October 5, 2010 - Clariant unveils advances in no acute toxicity, easy-handling solvents for use in pharmaceutical and other chemical applications with the launch at CPhl of Highsolv® P99 and Highsolv® E99 for organic synthesis (Hall 6 6L62).
05-10-2010
Clariant to extend range of pharma ingredients for smart solutions at CPhI show
Muttenz, October 5, 2010 - Under the banner 'Enabling Smart Solutions’ Clariant International features new process solvents Highsolv® P99 and Highsolv® E99 for organic synthesis alongside a strong line-up of versatile molecules for pharmaceutical intermediates, Glymes and Butyl Glymes, at CPhl 2010 (Hall 6 Stand 6L62, Paris Nord Villepinte, October 5-7). In addition, Clariant will showcase its range of Polyglykols® as APIs for laxative manufacturers or as excipients for products such as tablets.
29-09-2010
Global Clariant initiative to offer improved sustainability to the paper industry
Muttenz, September 29, 2010 - Clariant’s new initiative designed to support efforts by its customers in the paper industry to improve the sustainability of their own products and manufacturing processes will provide certified products, expertise and relevant safety data.
27-09-2010
Clariant’s Genapol® wetting agent provides all-round performance boost in emulsion paints
Muttenz, September 27, 2010 - The paint industry is on the constant look-out for sustainable solutions that improve performance and increase customer choice. Such a solution is available with Genapol® ED3060, a wetting agent for emulsion paints from Clariant that has outstanding wetting and low foaming properties at very low addition levels. It improves the compatibility of binders with numerous organic pigments that are difficult to disperse in the paint, making it easier to formulate a wide range of paint colours.
21-09-2010
Clariant makes the difference with sustainable solutions showcased at ChinaCoat 2010
Muttenz, September 21, 2010 - With the theme “Make the difference - Performance colors and chemicals, the sustainable way”, global specialty chemicals company Clariant will present its products and solutions dedicated to the ecological aspects of the coating industry at ChinaCoat 2010.
17-09-2010
coldblack® nominated for German design prize
Muttenz, September 17, 2010 - A textile finishing technology used to produce clothing that keeps the wearer cooler under sunny conditions is in line for one of Europe’s top design prizes. coldblack®, co-developed in Switzerland by specialty chemicals company Clariant and textile technology specialist Schoeller Technologies, has been nominated for the German Design Prize (Designpreis Deutschland) 2011.
13-09-2010
Clariant showcases leading performance and productivity-focused advances for aluminium finishing
Muttenz, September 13, 2010 - At Aluminium 2010, Clariant demonstrates its active commitment to give customers the advanced capability to improve their finishing operations and meet color and performance trends and requirements for indoor and outdoor applications. Finishing dyes and process chemicals offering unrivaled long-term results, optimized productivity, and lower environmental impact are among the latest developments on show at Booth G50/08.
10-09-2010
Clariant’s Polymer Additives Business increases prices
Muttenz, September 10, 2010 - Clariant's Business Unit Polymer Additives today announced global price increases for its coatings products of between 10-15%.
