6 Feb 2013
Clariant Announces Early Redemption of Convertible Bond
Muttenz, February 06, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, has decided to early redeem the 3% Convertible Bonds 2009-2014 of CHF 300 million (ISIN CH0101753892) with conversion rights into Clariant registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 3.70 each taking effect on March 21, 2013, based on the terms of the bonds.
5 Feb 2013
Clariant awarded Cosmetics GMP certification for Indonesia site
Muttenz, February 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia. The site is the eighth Clariant location to be endorsed with the cosmetics industry reference standard.
31 Jan 2013
Clariant Launches ColorForward™ 2014
Muttenz, January 31, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has published its ColorForward™ color and trend forecasting guide for 2014. Designed specifically for the plastics industry by Clariant's ColorWorks™, ColorForward uses the language of color to express the trends that will attract people's attention and pave the hue palette for 2014.
28 Jan 2013
Clariant Oil and Mining Services Launches New Suite of Websites
Houston, Texas (USA), January 28, 2013 – Clariant Oil and Mining Services today launched a new suite of websites for its three business lines, Oil Services, Mining and Refinery Services, found at www.oil.clariant.com, www.mining.clariant.com and www.refinery.clariant.com, each wholly devoted to the industry it serves. The revamped sites are designed to improve navigability and enhance access for the company’s customers and other users across a variety of devices.
24 Jan 2013
Clariant Mining to Expand Plant in Australia
Houston, Texas (USA), January 24, 2013 – Clariant Mining will increase its global footprint in the production of PIBSA emulsifiers with the expansion of its plant in Victoria, Australia. The $3.5 million investment will allow Clariant Mining to better support its customer base in the Southern Hemisphere and will support the continued growth of the company in the Asian region.
23 Jan 2013
Clariant to Exhibit Controlled Atmosphere Solutions and Compliant Colorants and Additives at Pharmapack
Muttenz, January 23, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, represented by its Masterbatches Business Unit with business segments Healthcare Packaging and Medical Masterbatches will exhibit at Pharmapack Europe 2013 in Paris on Feb. 13-14 at Stand 332 and 333 respectively. Healthcare Packaging will display its full line of controlled atmosphere packaging solutions, ranging from drop-in desiccants to container closure systems, which can help protect pharmaceuticals from damaging moisture and oxygen. Masterbatches will present MEVOPUR® colorants and additives for improving aesthetics, processing and functionality in medical device applications. In addition, Valère Logel, Product Development Manager, will present “Your drug environment under control” on Thursday, Feb. 14. The presentation will discuss possibilities of control of the pharmaceutical packaging micro-environment to extend shelf life and enhance stability of sensitive drugs.
18 Jan 2013
Sustainable Innovations in Coatings: Clariant at the Coatings 2020 Conference, India
Mumbai, January 18, 2013 - Clariant's Pigments Business showcased its sustainable innovations in the Coatings segment at the Coatings 2020 - the 26th Indian Paint Conference in Mumbai from 18-20 January 2013.
17 Jan 2013
Performance that innovates – innovation that performs: Clariant at Technotex India
Mumbai, January 17, 2013 – Clariant’s Textile Chemicals Business Unit is showcasing its innovative products, processes and effects at Technotex 2013 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, during January 17 – 19, 2013. These 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.
15 Jan 2013
Clariant opens new production site in Mexico
Muttenz, January 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today inaugurated a new production site for its Industrial & Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), at the city of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.
14 Jan 2013
Clariant acquires CRM International
Muttenz, January 14, 2013 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant signed an agreement to acquire CRM International SAS, a French based manufacturer of natural ingredients for the personal care industry. The acquisition strengthens Clariant's Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), which aims to accelerate sustainable, high performance solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2013. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
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.
