New Clariant innovation portal

Muttenz, 20 July 20111 – Unlock the secrets to successful innovation at Clariant’s new Innovation web-pages launched today. Visitors to www.innovation.clariant.com are invited on a journey through the chemistry behind the challenges critical to society’s safety and advancement. They can also find out how they can work with Clariant to contribute to a sustainable and comfortable future.

Clariant launches two new products to supplement its Deposit Control range

Clariant offers papermakers new deposit control solutions with the addition of Cartaspers® SCH and Cartabond® DST.01 to its range. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 19 July 2011 – Clariant offers papermakers new deposit control solutions with the addition of Cartaspers® SCH and Cartabond® DST.01 to its range. The extended portfolio has been developed specifically to improve machine cleanliness and runnability when wastepaper is used as a raw material in the papermaking process.

New initiatives support Clariant’s CSR commitment in Asia

Hans Herrel, Clariant’s President Director of Indonesia, flew the balloon with Responsible Care® logo on the ceremony to kick off Responsible Care 2011 program. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 July 2011 – Clariant, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, is extending its worldwide commitment to CSR in the Asia Pacific region through hands-on community initiatives and active support for local educational programs.

Melio® 03-W-75
Flesh side fixation for highest demands

Effective fixation for the most demanding requirements: Melio® 03-W-75 from Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 5 July 2011 – For several reasons, many leathers have a fixing coat applied to the flesh side of the hide. To manage this effectively, Clariant has developed its new Melio® 03-W-75. A polyurethane-based product, it ensures excellent fixation without hardening the leather or causing a double layer effect in laminating automotive leathers. Flesh side fixation coatings with Melio® 03-W-75 show a high degree of reproducibility and consistency.

Stay connected with Melio® 03-R-163 for high adhesion on difficult surfaces

Stay under control: with perfect adhesion from Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 5 July 2011 – To achieve proper adhesion is one of the most important parameters in leather finishing. To meet the current specifications for different leathers, automotive as well as shoe upper, the finishing film has to be perfectly connected to the crust surface.

Clariant lança o branco máximo

Clariant lança o branco máximo. 
(Foto: Clariant)Muttenz, 4 de Julho de 2011 – A Clariant oferece aos fabricantes de papel a oportunidade única de utilizar até 30% menos de agente branqueador óptico (OBA), reduzir níveis de corantes matizadores e produzir um branco mais intenso e neutro com o lançamento de seu revolucionário sistema de branqueamento Leucophor® XL.

Clariant’s Masterbatches Business increases prices

Muttenz, 1 July 2011 – The Masterbatches Business Unit of Clariant, a leading Masterbatches player globally, announces global price increases for most of its products.

As cores dos plásticos refletirão a mudança nos tempos — prevê o Clariant ColorForward™ 2012

A pasta de apresentação tridimensional ColorForward™ inclui gráficos cativantes e texto luminoso, assim como amostras moldadas das cores e efeitos. (Fotografia: Clariant)Muttenz, 8 de agosto, 2011 – Em 2012, as cores que refletem movimento, evolução e surpresa – efeitos especiais e tons brilhantes, vivos e até mesmo esquisitos – devem encontrar um público receptivo. O mesmo deverá ocorrer com os tons suaves, sossegados, ocres e orgânicos que transmitam introspecção, estabilidade e responsabilidade pessoal. Se essas duas tendências parecem aleatórias, isso talvez se deva ao fato de que confusão e contradições também são elementos importantes em algumas das principais tendências da sociedade identificadas na última edição do ColorForward™. Essa ferramenta de design de cores e análise de tendências da Clariant Masterbatches é lançada anualmente visando ajudar designers de produtos plásticos e profissionais de marketing a fazerem escolhas de cores mais embasadas.

Clariant initiates squeeze-out process for Süd-Chemie

Muttenz, 24 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has initiated the squeeze-out procedure to acquire all of the remaining shares of Süd-Chemie AG from minority shareholders according to the German Public Company Act (“Aktiengesetz” § 327a).

Clariant Appoints Hans-Joachim Müller Member of the Executive Committee

Muttenz, 21 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has appointed Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller member of the Executive Committee. He will join the company on July 1, 2011.

Clariant predicts a fashion outlook of contrasts for Autumn/Winter 2012-13

NEO GRUNGE (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 20, 2011 – The fashion focus for Autumn/Winter 2012-13 is on clear-cut contrasts and greater extremes. And it is the sheer depth of contrasts – warm or cold, light or dark, black or white, romantic or grunge – that has provided the impetus and inspiration behind the new color and trend forecast for the footwear and leather sectors. Compromise is no longer chic whereas the sensitivity for the timeless and sustainable has increased. Supporting its customers in generating their own collections, Clariant launches its new Global Color Card – developed in close cooperation with ModEurop, the Fashion Pool at DSI (Das Schuhinstitut GmbH) – as well as its leather trend booklet ‘Fashion Up!’, in preparation for Autumn/Winter 2012-13.

To meet demand and enhance its product portfolio for the South American market, Clariant has installed additional capacity at its emulsion plant in Argentina

Muttenz, 8 June 2011 – Clariant, a leader in chemical specialties, with consolidated expertise in polymer emulsions and technical know-how in applications and innovative solutions development, has scaled-up production capacity for its Mowilith® emulsions by 35%. The additional capacity is especially intended for its wide-ranging line of copolymers and terpolymers.