16 Feb 2011
Clariant successfully completes restructuring in 2010; profitability to further improve in 2011
• Full-year sales up 13% in local currency and 8% in CHF
• Operating income margin before exceptional items of 9.8% compared to 4.1% in 2009
• Cash flow from operations of CHF 642 million after CHF 757 million in the previous year
• Net debt reduced from CHF 545 million in 2009 to CHF 126 million
• Net income amounted to CHF 191 million compared to a net loss of CHF 194 million in 2009
• 2011 Outlook: Clariant expects a stable business environment in 2011, with growth mainly coming from the emerging markets. Based on this scenario, Clariant forecasts local currency sales growth in the low single-digit range and an EBITDA margin before exceptional items above that of 2010.
9 Feb 2011
Plastic Colors will Reflect Changing Times, Clariant ColorForward™ 2012 Predicts
Clariant Masterbatches releases 2012 trend analysis and color design tool
Four global societal trends expected to influence consumers
Economic, technological, political and philosophical changes drive color preferences
Muttenz, 9 February 2011 – In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility. If these two trends seem at odds, that may be because confusion and contradiction is also an important element in some of the major societal trends identified in the latest edition of ColorForward™. This trend analysis and color design tool from Clariant Masterbatches is released annually to help plastic product designers and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.
3 Feb 2011
Comar to move to Infrapark® Baselland
Muttenz, February 3, 2011 – Comar Chemicals (Pty) Ltd will establish a second production site for its organo metallic catalysts and nano-particle chemicals at Clariant’s new “Infrapark® Baselland” in Muttenz, Switzerland during the course of 2011. This plant will service European and other overseas customers of Comar Chemicals (Pty) Ltd (“Comar”).
2 Feb 2011
Clariant and bluesign® at ispo 2011 in Munich
A responsible partnership – acting globally with a holistic approach
More than 500 Clariant products approved by bluesign
Muttenz, 2 February 2011 – For the first time, the Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant will take part in the “ispo” trade fair from February 6 to February 9, 2011 in Munich. Together with other bluesign® partners, the Clariant booth (Entry West, EW.01) will be present at the ispo bluesign summit.
1 Feb 2011
Clariant gives magic touch to trend-addressing innovations at ECS 2011
Muttenz, February 1, 2011 - Clariant will inspire European Coatings Show 2011 visitors with the benefits of its full spectrum of new and cutting-edge colorants and additives innovations under the motto: “Easy to Handle, Magic to See”.
31 Jan 2011
Clariant OBAs at forefront of REACH registration
Muttenz, January 31, 2011 - As of January 2011, Clariant’s entire range of Leucophor® optical brighteners (OBAs) on general sale in Europe comprises substances which are fully-registered under REACH.
25 Jan 2011
Clariant Oil Services Business to Present Expertise in Pipeline Cleaning and Corrosion Control at PPIM 2011
Muttenz, January 25, 2011 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant’s Oil Services business will introduce Clarion “Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management” visitors to its innovative custom technologies in pipeline cleaning and corrosion control at the Houston Marriott Westchase, February 15-17, 2011, at Booth 408.
21 Jan 2011
Clariant leads way in REACH Phase One and Phase Two legislation
Muttenz, January 21, 2011 - Lead REACH registrant Clariant is now focusing on Phase Two of REACH legislation following its successful completion of the registration of 152 substances required under Phase One by the December 1, 2010 deadline. Phase Two, which concerns more than 300 chemicals, should be completed by June 1, 2013.
20 Jan 2011
Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business increases prices due to rising feedstock costs
Muttenz, January 20, 2011 - Clariant’s Business Unit Industrial and Consumer Specialties today announced global price increases for its entire product portfolio – of up to 15%.
19 Jan 2011
Clariant launches new youth concept at in-cosmetics 2011
Muttenz, January 19, 2011 - Clariant cherishes the vitality of teenagers and young adults with its new youth-focused guide recipes for personal care products set for launch at in-cosmetics 2011.
10 Jan 2011
Clariant announces First Quarter price increase in Oil & Mining Services business
Muttenz, January 10, 2011 - The Oil & Mining Services business of Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a price increase of 5-15% effective for First Quarter 2011.
20 Dec 2010
Clariant predicts a brighter fashion outlook for Spring/Summer 2012
Muttenz, December 20, 2010 - The mood of fashion is changing: there is a feeling of greater optimism and the color forecasters are seeing the seasonal warmth, enthusiasm and clarity of spring and summer as major influences on the new color palette and fashion trends for 2012. Interpreting fashion themes into reality is always a challenge, often made more difficult when applied to such a unique and varied substrate as leather. It is a challenge that Clariant welcomes and its trend and color forecasts of the immediate past have been extremely accurate. This was clearly evidenced by the offers on show at the most recent Le Cuir à Paris and Lineapelle exhibitions when the finished leathers for Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 were displayed.
