26 Jun 2012

Clariant offers sustainability support to India’s emerging markets at Specialty Chemicals Conclave-2012

• Clariant Business Heads at FICCI's Second International Conference on Specialty Chemicals
• Guidance on regulatory issues and trends reflects Clariant's commitment to support customers' sustainability

26 Jun 2012

Clariant launches breakthrough sustainable water repellent technology to outdoor market

• Launch of one-step-ahead innovation in fluorine-free water repellency
• Outstandingly efficient and sustainable: Water repellency lasts more than 20 washes. Improves fabric abrasion, tear resistance and sewability
• Reinforces Clariant's commitment to sustainability as a path to innovation, performance and cost-savings for customers

22 Jun 2012

Clariant with clear strategic targets up to 2015

• EBITDA margin > 17%
• Return on invested capital (ROIC) above peer group average
• More than 70% of total sales from non-cyclical core Business Units
• Implementation of strategic portfolio activities planned within the next 18 months

19 Jun 2012

Clariant Shows Personal Care Brand Companies Options for More Sustainable Packaging

• Presenting a portfolio of alternative colors and additives for plastics
• Reducing material use, while preserving appearance and performance
• Helping to make environmental responsibility more affordable

12 Jun 2012

Clariant Oil Services to Present at SPE Produced Water Handling Workshop

• Presentation to detail monitoring, testing and mitigation of under deposit corrosion
• Education workshop on pipeline integrity and corrosion prevention

Houston (USA), June 12, 2012 - Clariant Oil Services will present its innovative water handling techniques and corrosion prevention services at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Produced Water Handling Workshop at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, June 27-28, 2012.

11 Jun 2012

Clariant joins the Sustainable Apparel Coalition as a further commitment towards sustainability in the textile industry

Singapore, June 11, 2012 - Swiss-based specialty chemicals company, Clariant, today announced that it has recently joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The move is aligned with Clariant's long-term commitment to uphold sustainable practices in textiles, and supports the SAC's overall vision of addressing social and environmental challenges in the apparel and footwear industry.

7 Jun 2012

Clariant Showcased Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions at Pharmapack North America Debut

• Featured active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control, including full line of desiccant canisters
• Displayed IDC® Integrated Desiccant Closure, an all-in-one solution
• Presented a technical session on moisture, oxygen and shelf life

Charlotte, (USA), June 7, 2012 –Performance Packaging, a member of Clariant’s BU Functional Materials, highlighted its industry-leading solutions for pharmaceutical packaging at the first-ever Pharmapack North America event in Philadelphia, Pa., on May 22-24. The company spotlighted its broad portfolio of desiccant canisters for moisture control in pharmaceutical packaging and its innovative IDC® Integrated Desiccant Closure, a pharmaceutical cap combining tamper-evident, child-resistant and twist-off functionalities with a built-in desiccant. Also, Genevieve Kuhn, R&D Group Leader, presented a technical session titled, “Moisture, Oxygen & Shelf Life: Keys to Packaging Performance to Enhance Quality of Patient Care.” Performance Packaging is a global leader in the design and manufacture of controlled atmosphere packaging solutions.

5 Jun 2012

Clariant Oil Services’ Technology Center in Brazil will increase R&D for the oil and gas industry in Latin America

• Clariant Oil Services' Technology Center will reinforce the research and development of chemical solutions for all stages of oil exploration and production.
• The development of multi-functional products to optimize the logistics of supplying the most distant areas, such as the pre-salt fields, will be one of the main activities undertaken by the Brazilian TC, the company's first in Latin America with a focus on the oil and gas industry.
• Clariant Oil Services' expertise in chemical application and synthesis technology enables the company to design molecules that support the sector's new technological demands.

Houston (USA), June 5, 2012 - The Technology Center set up by Clariant Oil Services, a global leader in the provision of customized specialty chemicals and related services for the oil and gas industry worldwide, will reinforce the company’s activities aimed at generating the research and development of solutions to help the sector overcome the countless challenges of new exploratory frontiers in deep waters.

4 Jun 2012

Clariant’s BU Textile Chemicals gets new Global Head of New Business Development

Mumbai (India), June 4, 2012 - Mr. Anjani Prasad will take over the responsibility as Global Head of New Business Development, at Clariant’s BU Textile Chemicals, effective June 1, 2012. In his new role, Mr. Prasad will report to the Head of Business Unit Textile Chemicals – Mr. Thomas Winkler. Mr. Anjani Prasad has been handling various global Textile projects of Clariant in Switzerland and Singapore, between Jan 2011 to May 2012. Prior to that, he had been successfully heading the Textiles Business of Clariant in India. He will be based in our Kolshet (Thane) office in India.

1 Jun 2012

Clariant Oil Services Partners with Archway for community outreach events in Aberdeen

• Representatives from Clariant Oil Services in Aberdeen will participate in a total of four charity events benefiting Archway.
• The first volunteer day was on May 25th. The remaining events will be held in June

Houston (USA), June 1, 2012 – Clariant Oil Services, a leading supplier of chemical solutions and services to the oil and gas industry, has partnered with charity organization Archway for four volunteer days in Aberdeen, Scotland.