14 Sept 2011
New MEVOPUR® additives give pharmaceutical packaging converters a productivity boost
Muttenz, 14 September 2011 – Pharmaceutical packaging converters can take advantage of a new range of sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® additives from Clariant to boost their productivity and cost-efficiency, with the assurance of regulatory compliant ingredients.
13 Sept 2011
Clariant enables Oslo Airport to recycle two-thirds of aircraft de-icer
Muttenz, 13 September 2011 – A new Clariant recycling plant for aircraft de-icer is being inaugurated today at Norway’s Oslo International Airport. In the coming 2011-12 winter, it is expected that the unit will reprocess 60-70% of the aircraft de-icer fluid (ADF) used in Oslo. The recycled product – mono propylene glycol (MPG) – will substitute an estimated 700 metric tonnes per year of virgin material in de-icing and heat transfer applications.
12 Sept 2011
Clariant brings brilliant solutions to FAKUMA 2011
Muttenz, 12 September 2011 – FAKUMA 2011 visitors can open the door to the innovative visual, functional and processing differentiation opportunities available to a whole host of applications with Clariant’s color and performance masterbatches and compounds at
6 Sept 2011
Clariant celebrates double quality recognition hat-trick from Brazilian paints industry
Sao Paolo, 6 September 2011 – Technology innovation, differentiated services and strong customer relationships have secured Clariant a hat-trick of “Best supplier” awards in the Brazilian paint and varnish industry’s prestigious Paint & Pintura awards for 2011.
5 Sept 2011
Clariant adjusts full-year guidance
Muttenz, 05 September 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, adjusted its guidance for the full-year 2011 due to unfavorable foreign exchange rate developments and a softening of the global economy in the current business year. The mid-term EBITDA margin target for 2015 was confirmed.
25 Aug 2011
Clariant partners with KitoZyme
- Clariant announces long-term partnership with KitoZyme to deliver innovative white biotechnology products for personal care applications
- New range of sustainable and cost effective range of biopolymers
- Clear move to deliver technology ingredients with the character of differentiation
22 Aug 2011
Clariant showcases record number of sustainable innovations at ITMA 2011
Muttenz, 22 August 2011 – At ITMA 2011, Clariant will launch more than 25 product, process and effect innovations during its daily “innovation sessions” at Booth H4-A150-151. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers. The company’s focus is firmly on closely intertwined concepts that meet the demands of sustainability, protection, performance and fashion.
3 Aug 2011
Benefits of deicer recycling, of Octagon acquisition, on show at inter airport 2011
Muttenz, 3 August 2011 – At inter airport Europe, Clariant will show how the carbon footprint of aircraft deicing can be cut dramatically by recycling used fluid. The Munich show also will mark the deicer-maker’s first major public appearance since its Octagon acquisition, which expanded its supply capability in North America.
1 Aug 2011
科莱恩将在中国国际皮革展上带给你性能、环保、时尚的不凡体验
2011年8月17日，中国 上海——全球领先的特种化学品公司科莱恩将以“科莱恩让您体验不凡”为主题，参加中国国际皮革展。此次科莱恩全新的展台将会更大，更与众不同。届时参观者可以看到科莱恩的令人兴奋的创新成果、夺人眼球的皮革产品以及多媒体工具。为期三天的展会将于2011年9月6-8日在上海新国际展览中心召开。
27 Jul 2011
Solid performance in a difficult environment – full-year guidance confirmed
• Q2 sales up 14% in local currencies on solid business fundamentals and price increases, but down 1% in CHF as Swiss franc continued to appreciate. Süd-Chemie results consolidated for May and June 2011.
• Q2 EBITDA before exceptional items at CHF 241 million, down from CHF 264 million a year ago, negative currency impact of CHF 69 million.
• Q2 EBITDA margin before exceptional items reached 12.9% compared to 13.9% a year ago; Q2 EBITDA margin at constant currencies 14.3%.
• Q2 cash flow from operations of minus CHF 101 million as inventories rose due to relocation of production assets and the usual seasonality.
• Integration of Süd-Chemie progressing as planned
• Outlook: Clariant expects a more difficult but nevertheless solid business environment in H2 2011, characterized by softening demand. Based on this scenario, no further deterioration in currency markets assumed, and including Süd-Chemie consolidated for eight months, Clariant confirms its guidance for the full-year 2011 with sales between CHF 7.8 - 8.0 billion and an EBITDA margin of 13.5% - 14.5%.
CEO Hariolf Kottmann commented: “In the first half of 2011, business fundamentals were robust although global economic growth dampened compared to 2010. This is reflected in an improved underlying operating performance year-on-year. The results, however, have been adversely impacted by the massive appreciation of the Swiss franc. The recently acquired Süd-Chemie has met our expectations in the first two months of consolidation and the integration into Clariant is progressing as planned. These developments give us the confidence to confirm our targets for the full-year 2011.”
21 Jul 2011
Clariant’s new denim chemistry inspires Karl Mayer
Muttenz, 21 July 2011 – Based on Clariant’s ‘Advanced Denim’ dyeing process, machine builder Karl Mayer’s Indig-O-Matic system is now able to offer superior efficiency, flexibility and eco-friendliness for weavers.
20 Jul 2011
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.
