11 Jan 2013
Clariant reveals Performance. People. Planet values in action at ECS 2013
Muttenz, January 11, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will bring its brand values Performance.People.Planet to life at the European Coatings Show 2013, in Nürnberg, Germany. Clariant will present a multitude of sustainable and innovative value-creating solutions for the global paints and coatings industry.
27 Dec 2012
Clariant divests Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital
Muttenz, December 27, 2012 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. The total consideration of the sale amounts to approximately CHF 502 million, out of which approximately 460 million in cash, equivalent to 6.3 times the estimated full year 2012 recurring EBITDA of those businesses. The divestment has been approved by the Boards of both companies. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2013.
20 Dec 2012
More than meets the eye: Clariant reveals inspiring new innovations to India's leather sector at IILF 2013
Muttenz, December 20, 2012 - Clariant invites India's leather manufacturers to discover its inspiring new productivity-, environment- and creativity-focused product ranges at the India International Leather Fair (IILF 2013) in Chennai (Booth No.3-03-B, Hall 3, January 31 - February 3, 2013). With the theme of "More than meets the eye", Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will showcase the new innovative additions to its extensive portfolio offering more sustainable performance and economy to its industry partners.
17 Dec 2012
Clariant launches new fashion trend and color guides for Spring/Summer 2014
Muttenz, December 17, 2012 – Clariant’s new Global Color Card and Fashion up! trend booklet provide a definitive tactile route map to the fashion trends and colors influencing leather for Spring/Summer 2014. The guides are the interpretation of an international trend workshop by Clariant’s creative leather technicians, and colors developed in close cooperation with Modeurop, the Fashion Pool at DSI (Das Schuhinstitut GmbH). Based on the themes detailed here, the trend booklet provides actual leather samples that Clariant’s customers can work with in developing their collections for the warmer months of 2014.
27 Nov 2012
Clariant Catalysis & Energy to Exhibit Exhaust After-treatment Catalysts at POWER-GEN 2012
Muttenz, 27 November 2012 –The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant, represented by its business line Air Purification, part of its Catalysis & Energy business unit, will exhibit industry-leading emissions reduction catalysts for internal combustion engines at POWER-GEN International 2012 in Orlando, Florida, on December 11-13, 2012. The Catalysis & Energy business became part of Clariant in 2011 through the acquisition of Süd-Chemie. Its extensive portfolio of oxidation catalysts, diesel particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) blocks are manufactured in Needham, Mass., a former Süd-Chemie facility. This site, located outside Boston, is Clariant‘s North American center for all engine emission control catalysts. It comprises research and development, analytical labs and a diesel engine test lab and catalyst rejuvenation facilities.
20 Nov 2012
Clariant Oil Services Raises Money For Cancer Support
Houston, Texas (USA), November 20, 2012 – Clariant Oil Services UK Ltd raised more than £1000.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support by participating in the organization’s fundraising event called “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” on September 28. Clariant employees also donated baked goods, crafts, books and more to Macmillan.
20 Nov 2012
Clariant Mining to Exhibit at International Symposium in India
Houston, Texas (USA), November 20, 2012 – Clariant Mining will exhibit its advanced mining solutions and expertise at the 10th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, “FRAGBLAST 10” in New Delhi, India, from November 24-29, 2012.
15 Nov 2012
Clariant Announces New Head of Oil and Mining Services Business Unit
- John Dunne brings more than 20 years of business management experience to position
- Dunne, who previously served as general manager with Clariant in the Middle East, will be located in The Woodlands, Texas
13 Nov 2012
Clariant Oil Services awarded contract with E.ON E&P UK to provide chemical management services
Houston, Texas (USA), November 13, 2012 – Clariant Oil Services has reached a five-year agreement with E.ON UK E&P Limited, to provide production chemicals and services for the company’s new field development in the Huntington oil field.
5 Nov 2012
Clariant unveils its innovative Hostavin NOW® technology for agriculture films
- Launch of customized polymeric Aminoether HALS solutions offering outstanding protection to greenhouse films
- Fulfills critical market needs for durable crop protection and improved productivity
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
