31 Oct 2012
Clariant progresses while global economy deteriorates further
- Stable profitability in the core businesses despite pronounced economic weakness in Europe. Good progress in portfolio management and the integration of Süd-Chemie.
- Q3 2012 sales increased 3% to CHF 1.923 billion from CHF 1.865 billion in Q3 2011.
- EBITDA before exceptionals fell 7% to CHF 201 million from CHF 216 million in Q3 2011, affected by lower volumes and investments into growth.
- Cash flow from operations rose to CHF 181 million, compared to CHF 127 million in Q3 2011.
- For the full-year 2012, Clariant expects flat sales growth in local currencies and an EBITDA margin before exceptionals slightly ahead of the level after nine months.
29 Oct 2012
Clariant Oil Services Wins 2012 ‘World Oil’ Award
- Company's PHASETREAT products named 'Best Production Chemicals'
- Products praised for focus on sustainability targets and research and development
26 Oct 2012
Clariant and Wilmar establish Joint Venture for amines and selected amines derivatives
- 50-50 Global Joint Venture
- Clariant’s Amines Competence meets Wilmar’s Oleochemical Expertise
23 Oct 2012
Clariant puts ecological and efficient performance power in reach at SEPAWA 2012
- Inspiring new ingredients and ranges for detergents, dishwashing, consumer and industrial cleaning products, and personal care applications
- Performance, People, Planet values at the heart of all Clariant developments at SEPAWA 2012 (Booth 658 - 660)
23 Oct 2012
Clariant goes extra mile in support of eco-label eligibility for cleaning product manufacturers
- Selected range of dyes and pigments that meets Nordic and EU Ecolabel criteria
- Demonstrates Clariant's commitment to go extra mile in delivering sustainable solutions to customers serving personal care, household and industrial cleaning sectors
- Debuts at SEPAWA 2012 in Fulda, Germany (Booth 658 - 660), October 23-25, 2012
22 Oct 2012
Clariant provides innovative technology for more environmentally sound jeans manufacturing
- Novel manufacturing technique could save approx. 62 billion liters of water per year
- Annual energy savings of approx. 220 million kWh and waste water reductions of approx 8.3 billion liters
- Bestowed with globally prestigious ICIS Innovation Award 2012
22 Oct 2012
Clariant meets fabric and home care industry experts in Singapore
- AOCS World Conference on fabric and home care
- October 29 - 31, 2012, Singapore
Singapore, October 22, 2012 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, joins high-level discussions shaping the future of the fabric and home care industry at the AOCS World Conference in Singapore, October 29-31, 2012. The inaugural event includes key note speakers by CEO's from Unilever, P&G and Kao among its line-up of more than 20 fabric and home care experts.
22 Oct 2012
Clariant's Advanced Denim technology honored with prestigious innovation award
Muttenz, Switzerland/Singapore, October 22, 2012 - Clariant today announced that its Advanced Denim technology has been honored by two of the prestigious 2012 Innovation Awards organized by ICIS. ICIS Chemical Business magazine today revealed the winners of the 2012 edition of its awards. Not only was the Advanced Denim breakthrough eco-advanced dyeing technology recognized by the jury as "Innovation with Best Environmental Benefit", but it was also judged as this year's overall winner.
15 Oct 2012
Clariant expands production capacity for Houdry® dehydrogenation catalysts
- Production capacity will be increased to meet strong demand
- Debottlenecking of plant in Louisville, USA
- New production facility planned to start in September 2013
9 Oct 2012
At CPhI Madrid, Clariant Promises Pharma Customers to Protect What is Precious
- Performance Packaging showcases new Clariant brand and booth design at CPhI
- Company uses new motto to spark productive dialogue with customers
- Wide range of Clariant protective solutions for pharmaceutical packaging are on display
9 Oct 2012
Clariant's heat transfer fluids make Chillventa debut
- Antifrogen® fluids are the "all-round carefree package" for customers
- New corporate-branding also unveiled
9 Oct 2012
Clariant opens new production unit for halogen-free flame retardants in Hürth-Knapsack
- Capacity for Exolit® OP doubled - ongoing global trend for halogen-free flame retardants in the electronics and electrical engineering market
- New reactive flame retardant products for use in plastics for electronics
