22 Apr 2014
Clariant supports China's plastic industry with customer-focused innovation and investment
Muttenz, April 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, emphasizes its commitment to supporting the changing needs and future growth of China's plastics industry at its Chinaplas 2014 press conference in Shanghai today. The company identifies latest supply- and service-related investments and solutions that respond to the megatrends affecting the region, and local needs for more innovative and sustainable products for end-markets such as packaging and Electrical & Electronics (E&E).
11 Apr 2014
Clariant honors CleanTech R&D achievements at 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day
Muttenz, April 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, co-hosted the 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day with the Chemistry Department of the University of Basel and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) on Thursday April 10, 2014 in Basel, Switzerland.
10 Apr 2014
Clariant Mining Solutions invests in chemicals manufacturing and lab in Casablanca, Morocco
Houston, Texas (USA), April 10, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today a significant investment to expand its plant in Casablanca, Morocco and increase its global footprint with the production of polymers and chemical blends for the African and Middle East mining industry.
9 Apr 2014
Clariant Rolls Out New Liquid Fragrance Additives for Polyolefins
Charlotte, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the development of fragrance additives in liquid masterbatch form for use in polyolefin polymers. Marketed under the HiFormer® brand, the liquid masterbatches have been optimized for blown and cast film applications and are being used commercially.
9 Apr 2014
Clariant and Ashland to sell ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône
Muttenz/Covington, KY, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their joint venture, ASK Chemicals headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm.
8 Apr 2014
Clariant chooses renewable raw materials for high-performance pigments
Muttenz, April 8, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is incorporating renewable raw materials into Quinacridone pigments produced at its Frankfurt-Hoechst facility in Germany. The achievement makes Clariant the first pigment producer to offer high performance pigments that are based on bio-succinic acid solutions.
4 Apr 2014
Clariant Masterbatches with CESA® Antimicrobial Fight Odor in Footwear
Muttenz, April 4, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced availability of CESA®-antimicro additive in masterbatches with demonstrated protection against odor-causing bacteria in shoes, boots, sandles and other footwear made with polymeric insoles.
1 Apr 2014
Clariant builds on Secret Code of Beauty concept with product launches at in-cosmetics 2014
Muttenz, April 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is enhancing its Secret Code of Beauty concept with new product introductions at in-cosmetics 2014, April 1-3, 2014, Hamburg.
27 Mar 2014
Clariant joins the chemical industry initiative "Together for Sustainability"
Muttenz, March 27, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced membership in the chemical industry initiative "Together for Sustainability" (TfS), an organization founded in 2011 and aiming at jointly improving sustainability practices within the supply chains of the chemical industry.
26 Mar 2014
Clariant Supplies Toughened Nylon 66 with Low-Temp Impact Strength and Superior Surface
Muttenz, March 26, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced it is supplying a special Nylon 66 compound for a molded power distribution box manufactured by GEP Power Products, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The company supplies standard and custom electrical components to some of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and off-road vehicles. Brands like FreightLiner, Thomas, John Deere and International rely on GEP for cost effective products and custom engineered solutions that perform in harsh environments that are typical of transportation and outdoor power applications. When they needed a plastic material with superior low-temperature impact resistance and durability, good dimensional stability and uniform surface finish, they turned to Clariant Specialty Compounding.
24 Mar 2014
Clariant's Annual General Meeting – Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items
Muttenz, March 24, 2014 - At today's Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a world leader in specialty chemicals, approved all agenda items and proposals put forward by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 516 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 169 039 978 shares or around 51 % of the share capital of Clariant.
24 Mar 2014
Clariant Publishes Sustainability Report 2013
Muttenz, March 24, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has today published its sustainability report for the 2013 financial year. The report focuses on long-term value creation for internal and external stakeholders and the progress made over the year in the sustainable development of the company.
