26 Jul 2012
Clariant with positive sales momentum and sustained profitability
- Robust Q2 2012 result in a difficult environment, first half-year performance as expected
- Q2 2012 sales increased 8% in local currencies and 6% in CHF, to CHF 1.978 billion from CHF 1.870 billion in Q2 2011
- EBITDA before exceptionals at CHF 233 million vs. CHF 241 million in Q2 2011, up 2% in local currencies and down 3% in Swiss francs; EBITDA margin before exceptionals at 11.8%, on sustainably good level despite difficult market conditions, especially in Europe
- Net income of CHF 70 million compared to CHF 40 million in Q2 2011
- Guidance confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and a sustained profitability for the full-year 2012 compared to 2011, assuming the global economy stabilizes at current levels in the second half-year
26 Jul 2012
Clariant to acquire remaining share of Ukrainian Catalyst Joint Venture
Muttenz, July 26, 2012 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 40 percent share of a joint venture between the Holding company Alvigo AS, based in Tallin/Estonia and Süd-Chemie AG, in the meantime acquired by Clariant AG. The Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts GmbH (SCAC) is a leading producer of syngas catalyst, based in the Ukraine. The signing of the transaction took place at the end of June, closing is subject to merger control approval. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
25 Jul 2012
Clariant Performance Packaging to exhibit and present at CPhI Worldwide in Madrid
- Company will showcase active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control
- Clariant product development expert Valère Logel to present on new solutions for protecting active ingredients from degradation
20 Jul 2012
Clariant launches biofuel of the future
- Germany's largest cellulose ethanol plant inaugurated in Straubing
- CEO Hariolf Kottmann: A milestone in the strategy for sustainable products and processes
- Federal Minister of Research Annette Schavan: National Research Strategy BioEconomy 2030
- Biofuel of the future cuts CO2 emissions by 95% without competing with food production
10 Jul 2012
Clariant Oil Services highlights PHASETREAT product line after 50 years of solid performance
- Clariant's PHASETREAT products have successfully separated emulsified oil and water for more than 50 years
- Company emphasizes customized solutions, proven to treat a wide variety of crude oils and other applications
- Products help customers comply with the most stringent environmental regulations and increase profitability
3 Jul 2012
Clariant ColorWorks™ Launches Training Program on Coloring of Plastics
- Basic and in-depth information on all aspects of color in plastics
- Content suits product/packaging designers and engineers
- Four-part program tailored to user requirements
2 Jul 2012
Clariant welcomes Sūd-Chemie employees to the team
- Employee events at all German sites
- Country manager Ulrich Ott: From today we are also legally a team
27 Jun 2012
Container Desiccants from Clariant Avoid Losses Due to Moisture as Food Exports Grow
- Container Dri® II line offers broadest configuration choice of container desiccants
- Fights “container rain,” protecting cargo across variations in humidity and temperature
- Patented desiccant formula aggressively absorbs three times its weight in moisture
26 Jun 2012
Hans-Joachim Müller to leave Clariant
Muttenz, June 26, 2012 - Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller, member of the Executive Committee of Clariant, has decided to leave the company on June 30, 2012, for personal reasons. His current responsibilities will be transferred to the other members of the Executive Committee.
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
