13 Apr 2011
Clariant publishes 2010 Sustainability Report
Muttenz, 13 April 2011 – The Swiss specialty chemical company Clariant has published its 2010 Sustainability Report. Over the course of 60 pages, the company describes how sustainability and innovation go hand in hand along Clariant’s entire value chain. The data, which are collected at all operating levels and in all regions and consolidated at Group level, demonstrate that Clariant has made great progress with key parameters in recent years. Between 2005 and 2010, CO2 emissions decreased by more than 40%, energy consumption fell by 35% and water consumption dropped by 30%. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a globally renowned, independent organization for sustainability reporting standards, performed a critical review of the report and confirmed adherence to application level A, its highest reporting level. “Clariant sees this as an obligation to continue to work on the area of sustainability and to make improvements. We firmly believe that following the successful completion of our restructuring, profitable growth can only come with sustainability,” said Hariolf Kottmann, Chief Executive Officer of Clariant International Ltd.
12 Apr 2011
JMAC® provides hygiene protection and In-Can preservation in one
Muttenz, 12 April 2011 – Clariant presents an innovative solution to the challenge of harmful bacteria in hospitals and public places with its JMAC® Silver Technology for hygiene paints and coatings.
11 Apr 2011
Leading the way to paraben-free preservation: highly efficient alternatives from Clariant
Muttenz, 11 April 2011 – Clariant offers cosmetics’ formulators new opportunities to respond to increasing restrictions on the use of Paraben-based preservatives with its highly-effective preservation alternatives.
11 Apr 2011
Clariant supports sustainable business in the emulsion polymer industry
Muttenz, 11 April 2011 – Clariant’s foresight in developing readily biodegradable ingredients for the emulsion polymer industry more than 14 years ago is today supporting the market with ingredients that in addition to aiding APEO-free and low VOC formulations, are FDA approved, and offer performance and productivity-boosting advantages.
4 Apr 2011
Clariant announces price increases for waxes
Muttenz, 4 April 2011 – The Waxes Business Line of Clariant, a world leader in specialty waxes and performance polymers, announces a price increase of 5-10% across its complete wax portfolio for the second quarter 2011.
1 Apr 2011
Clariant presents value creating solutions at Maqpaper 2011
Muttenz, 1 April 2011 – From sustainability benefits and vibrant colors to enhanced printing and whiteness, Clariant presents its range of value-creating solutions to meet the challenges of the paper, pulp and cardboard sectors at Maqpaper 2011 (Booth 21).
1 Apr 2011
Clariant Acquires Canadian Oil Services Firm Prairie Petro-Chem, Expanding North American Presence
Acquisition is in line with Clariant Oil Services’ growth strategy for North America
Significantly enhances Clariant’s presence in the Bakken Shale, positioned to be North America’s number one oil and gas producing region
Prairie Petro-Chem serves more than 7,000 oilfield sites and holds significant share of the southern Saskatchewan/southern Manitoba market
Leverages Prairie Petro-Chem’s exemplary reputation and strong service orientation
31 Mar 2011
Clariant Annual General Meeting Approves Capital Increase for Süd-Chemie Acquisition
Muttenz, March 31, 2011 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that the 16th Annual General Meeting adopted each of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors.
31 Mar 2011
Clariant announces price increases for Detergents & Intermediates
Muttenz, 31 March 2011 – Clariant's Business Unit Detergents & Intermediates announces a minimum 10% price increase for its TAED, Hostapur® SAS, Glyoxal, Glyoxylic Acid and Oxalic Acid product lines.
30 Mar 2011
Clariant launches new ED Pigments for decorative and industrial paint application at ECS 2011
Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Colorant and paint producers can take advantage of easy, uniform dispersion for more colors than ever before with Clariant’s launch of new Easily Dispersible (ED) Pigments at the European Coatings Show 2011.
30 Mar 2011
Clariant launches multifunctional dispersing agent for universal pigment dispersion
Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Clariant launches Dispersogen® ECS – a one-product answer to achieving pigment pastes with highly-effective dispersion in both waterborne and solvent-borne coatings.
30 Mar 2011
Clariant revolutionizes powder coating aesthetics and performance with new additives
PTFE-free structuring agent Licocene® PE MA 4351 FG for unique aesthetics and protection
Wax additive Ceridust® 6050 M for unmatched surface adhesion
Support for powder coatings’ producers in meeting market trends and challenges
