26 Apr 2011
Clariant’s modular system – the easy answer to diverse pigment pastes
Muttenz, 26 April 2011 – Clariant prioritizes pigment producers’ need for simplicity without compromising on high-performance with its one-stop modular system of Dispersogen® dispersing agents for pigment preparations.
26 Apr 2011
Clariant closes Süd-Chemie acquisition
Clariant holds 96.15% in Süd-Chemie after closing
Integration process launched
Accelerating profitable growth
15 Apr 2011
Be different! Clariant showcases efficiency, color and performance boosting-solutions at HPCI Turkey
Muttenz, 15 April 2011 – Clariant promotes differentiation in the home and industrial cleaning, fabric and personal care sectors, with its efficiency-, color- and performance-boosting ingredients on-show at the HPCI Turkey Congress, June 1-2, 2011.
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.
