3 Nov 2010
Clariant's regulatory foresight and pigments with enhanced product safety features give customers the competitive edge
Muttenz, November 3, 2010 - Clariant presents masterbatch producers, plastics processors and designers with a unique opportunity to anticipate regulatory evolution and respond to the latest environmental and cutting-edge trends with one of the widest selections of colorants available from across the color spectrum.
3 Nov 2010
Bioplastics can be more colorful, thanks to new masterbatch choices from Clariant
Muttenz, November 3, 2010 - With the addition of a new line of masterbatches that comply with standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, producers of products and packaging made from biopolymers have a wider range of options in color and performance-enhancing additives. Choices range from masterbatches based on conventional, man-made ingredients to those incorporating all-natural materials drawn from renewable sources like plants. Now an attractive third option has been introduced. These and other color and performance innovations for the plastics industry are on display in Hall 8A, Booth J11 at the K2010 plastics exhibition being held in Dusseldorf, Germany, October 27 to November 3.
3 Nov 2010
Clariant reports strong profitability on solid sales
· Q3 sales up 8% in local currencies, nine month sales up 14% in local currencies.
· Q3 operating income before exceptional items increased 70% to CHF 182 million compared to CHF 107 million year on year.
· Q3 operating income margin before exceptional items reached 10.6% compared to 6.3% a year ago.
· Q3 cash flow from operations amounted to CHF 173 million, driven by strong operating result and sustainable Net Working Capital management, compared to CHF 193 million in the previous year period.
· Outlook: For the remainder of the year, Clariant expects stable trading conditions. Based on this expectation, the results to date and the ongoing restructuring efforts,
1 Nov 2010
Head of Group Communications to leave Clariant
Muttenz, November 1, 2010 - Arnd Wagner, Head of Group Communications, has made the decision to leave Clariant as of the end of 2010.
29 Oct 2010
Clariant presents fully-fledged credentials to medical device market
Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches presents its fully-fledged credentials as a trusted and unique supplier of materials and support for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors with the announcement that its North American center of competence in Lewiston, Maine has gained ISO 13485 accreditation.
29 Oct 2010
Clariant launches UV stabilizer with unique benefits
Muttenz, October 29, 2010 - Clariant presents an innovation for automotive plastics with the launch of unique UV stabilizer Hostavin® N845PP for polyolefin (PO) compounds for interior applications. In addition to UV protection, the new grade offers low fogging and low migration performance plus processing efficiency.
28 Oct 2010
New Clariant MEVOPUR® brand aids risk-control in medical and pharmaceutical sector
Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches business unit unveils MEVOPUR®, its new dedicated brand for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging to K 2010 visitors. Its introduction reinforces Clariant’s position as a trusted and leading provider of color and surface engineered masterbatches and compounds for customers serving the medical and pharmaceutical sector.
28 Oct 2010
Clariant sets benchmark in customer convenience with new Licocene® grades
Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - Clariant sets new levels in customer convenience with the launch of Licocene® wax grades offering unique easy-handling and all-round versatility and performance for plastics processors.
27 Oct 2010
Clariant International Ltd Press Kit K 2010
Clariant's press conference at K 2010 will be offering a close look at the material innovations, processing advances and support capabilities that are essential to the business success of our plastics sector customers.
27 Oct 2010
Clariant powers plastics sector’s performance at K 2010
Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - A new dedicated brand of masterbatches and compounds for the medical and pharmaceutical sector, capacity expansion of safer, more environmentally-compatible flame retardants, and the launch of efficiency-boosting processing agents, are among the highlights of Clariant’s “Power Your Performance” commitment to the plastics sector at K 2010.
27 Oct 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 Oct 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.
