11 Apr 2013
Clariant enhances online experience for visitors to Textile Chemicals website
Muttenz, April 11, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, launches a revamped website for its Business Unit Textiles Chemicals to offer users quicker and more efficient access to advanced and reliable solutions and expertise. http://www.textiles.clariant.com is designed with improved navigability and enhanced search and information features for customers and other visitors from a variety of markets and applications.
9 Apr 2013
Clariant launches Dispersogen® PL 30/40
Muttenz, April 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is celebrating the global marketing launch of its Dispersogen® PL - range of dispersing agents for waterborne pigment preparations.
8 Apr 2013
Clariant launches pioneering Neosan® Lucido pigment range
Muttenz, April 8, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, makes the impossible possible for tanners worldwide with its launch of Neosan® Lucido - pioneering pigments with a behavior similar to dyes.
2 Apr 2013
Clariant accelerates the move to waterborne coatings with sustainable additives solutions
Muttenz, April 2, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces innovative Hostavin® light stabilizer solutions to make waterborne coatings the new high-performance and more environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications, previously an exclusive area of solventborne systems.
2 Apr 2013
Clariant acquires Nano-Silver Ink Technology from Bayer
Muttenz, April 2, 2013 - Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant International AG acquired the nano-silver ink technology platform developed under the trademark Bayink® from Bayer Group (Germany). The transaction comprises all patents, know-how and materials related to Bayer's nano-silver ink technology. Clariant will continue to work closely with existing customers and cooperation partners to further develop nano-silver inks and its applications. "The acquisition will strengthen our portfolio of new materials for the electronics and energy markets", said Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of the Executive Committee.
28 Mar 2013
Clariant Oil Services to present at 2013 SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry
Houston, March 28, 2013 – Clariant Oil Services today announced that it will exhibit and present five papers and two posters at the upcoming 2013 SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry, April 8-10, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriot Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas.
27 Mar 2013
Clariant launches unique POS Color Dispenser Machines
Muttenz, March 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will create a stir among the Point of Sale (POS) Tinting segment with its launch of the first compact Color Dispenser to allow simultaneous dispensing of up to six colors at a time. Clariant's machine is one of two new innovative prototypes offering performance and productivity benefits to retailers.
27 Mar 2013
Completion of early redemption of Convertible Bond 2009-2014
Muttenz, March 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, has announced the completion of the early redemption of the 3% Convertible Bond 2009-2014 of CHF 300 million (ISIN CH0101753892) with conversion rights into Clariant registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 3.70. The conversion was concluded on March 20, 2013, based on the terms of the bond.
26 Mar 2013
Clariant Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items
Muttenz, March 26, 2013 - Today's Annual General Meeting of Clariant AG - a world leader in specialty chemicals - in Basel was attended by 616 shareholders and representatives of shareholders, accounting for 155'858'480 shares or around 46.95% of the share capital of Clariant, who approved all of the items on the agenda. Hariolf Kottmann, CEO: "We expect full-year sales for the 2013 financial year to continue to grow as well as an increase in year-on-year profitability. We intend to generate additional growth by continuing to implement strategic initiatives and by increasing our focus on innovations. Recent investments will also contribute towards generating growth and increasing margins."
22 Mar 2013
Clariant supports water saving efforts in textile manufacturing
Singapore, March 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, supports the textile industry's efforts toward sustainable freshwater management with the publishing of water-saving tips and technologies in a special edition of its "News Chat" newsletter.
19 Mar 2013
Clariant presents the EcoTain® life cycle for safer and more environmentally-friendly paints
Muttenz, March 19, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces the EcoTain® life cycle and labeling system to clearly identify its products offering "sustainable excellence at every step" to the paints and coatings sector.
15 Mar 2013
Clariant grows in Poland
Konstantynów Łódzki, March 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was joined by distinguished guests for the groundbreaking of its new plant in Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland. The ceremony held on site was attended by the Swiss ambassador, and representatives of local authorities and the Łódź Special Economic Zone as honorary guests. The new, modern plant will commence production of color concentrates for producers of plastic materials one year from now. The investment, worth CHF 11.3 million, will allow Clariant to increase production capacity and strengthen its position on Polish and European markets.
