05-03-2013
Clariant promotes sustainability-focused catalysts at Nitrogen+Syngas 2013
Munich, March 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present its efficiency-driving catalysts for synthesis gas processes and the production of major base chemicals at the leading international technical conference Nitrogen + Syngas 2013.
04-03-2013
Clariant's Annual Report 2012 is now available
Muttenz, March 04, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today published its Annual Report 2012. The report is now available in German and English language on www.clariant.com. In addition the report can also be ordered as a hard copy via company website.
28-02-2013
Clariant showcases the latest personal & home care solutions
Mumbai, February 28, 2013 – Clariant’s BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) exhibited the latest from its range of unique personal & home care products at the HPCI trade fair in Mumbai between Feb 28 and March 1, 2013. See it; Feel it - was the theme with which the BU introduced their main range of Mild Surfactants, Performance and Optical Effect Boosters.
27-02-2013
Clariant installs PET blowmolding machine to support North American packaging customers
Muttenz, February 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending its color and special effects' testing services for packaging sector customers in North America.
22-02-2013
Clariant opens new plant for AMPS polymers in Tarragona
Muttenz, February 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has officially opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain. The new plant is the result of a two-year investment totaling around EUR 16 million, brought about through Clariant’s recently completed Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project. It has led to the creation of 32 new jobs at the site. Production commissioning and customer approvals have been taking place since early last year, leading up to the official opening of the plant on February 22.
18-02-2013
Clariant uncovers Secret Code of Beauty at in-cosmetics 2013
Muttenz, February 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will uncover its Secret Code of Beauty for the first time at in-cosmetics, the leading global business platform for innovative personal care ingredients and technologies.
18-02-2013
Clariant Expands Global Desiccant Capacity to Support Pharmaceutical Industry Growth
Muttenz, February 18, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, represented by its Masterbatches Business Unit with business segment Healthcare Packaging, announced major capability enhancements to its desiccant solutions for pharmaceutical packaging at Pharmapack Europe 2013 in Paris on Feb. 13-14 on Stands 332/333. To meet growing requirements across the globe, Healthcare Packaging is significantly expanding production capacity at its U.S. site in Belen, New Mexico, for desiccant canisters and packets, which are shipped to customers worldwide via Clariant’s robust and efficient distribution system. In addition, Healthcare Packaging is incorporating Lean Six Sigma methodologies, a pillar of Clariant Excellence, to ensure the highest quality and consistency of its products. Both these strategic initiatives are designed to support the pharmaceutical industry’s strong growth, which is sharply increasing the demand for innovative moisture control solutions.
18-02-2013
Clariant SE, Formerly Süd-Chemie Airsec, Exhibits Controlled Atmosphere Packaging at Pharmapack Europe
Muttenz, February 18, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced at Pharmapack Europe that Süd-Chemie Airsec has officially become Clariant SE, with its flagship production facility – Clariant Production France – based in Romorantin. The Performance Packaging business of Süd-Chemie now forms the foundation for Clariant’s Healthcare Packaging segment, a member of the Medical Specialities Business Line, which focuses on the design and manufacture of packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and diagnostic applications. Healthcare Packaging is inaugurating its new Clariant brand as a part of Clariant’s Masterbatches Business Unit by exhibiting together for the first time at Pharmapack Europe on Stands 332/333.
18-02-2013
MELITEK and Clariant Cooperation Brings New Solutions to the Healthcare Sector
Muttenz, February 18, 2013 – Modification of polymers by color, additives or blends /alloys, either as concentrates or compounds are increasingly demanded across a wide range of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. The regulations for this sector are also increasingly needing more attention to meeting regulatory requirements and control of changes in raw materials and manufacturing processes.
14-02-2013
Reshaped Clariant increases profitability in the fourth quarter
CEO Hariolf Kottmann: “Clariant achieved solid results in a demanding year, with the majority of businesses performing well. In most regions the company continued on a robust growth path. In Europe, the economic weakness affected some of the more cyclical businesses. Concerning the repositioning of Clariant, the company has made good progress. Five businesses have been reclassified as discontinued operations and an agreement to divest three of those businesses has already been signed. The focus in 2013 will now be on growing the remaining seven core businesses. Combined with continuous cost efficiency, the reshaped Clariant is well positioned to achieve its 2015 targets.”
06-02-2013
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.
05-02-2013
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.
