30 Jul 2014
Clariant confirms outlook on solid Q2 results
"The first half-year 2014 was characterized by a more favorable but still volatile and challenging business environment compared to the previous year," said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. "Under these conditions, Clariant achieved good volume growth in both the first and the second quarter, supported by solid pricing. With unfavorable currency developments expected to soften, the strength of our portfolio makes us cautiously optimistic going into the second half of the year."
22 Jul 2014
CB&I and Clariant’s Polypropylene Catalyst Partnership off to a Successful Start
Muttenz, July 22, 2014 - CB&I (NYSE:CBI) and Clariant announced today its new Ziegler-Natta (ZN) polypropylene catalyst production plant in Louisville, Kentucky, is on schedule to begin production in 2015. The plant is part of a long-term strategic partnership between Clariant’s Catalysts business unit and CB&I's Lummus Novolen Technology business. Based at Clariant's largest US production hub, the state-of-the-art facility will combine innovative catalysts - jointly developed by both companies with high-capacity output to serve the fast growing polypropylene industry.
21 Jul 2014
Clariant goes the extra mile for home care with the Hostagel line of rheology modifiers
Muttenz, July 21, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces powerful opportunities to enhance the look, feel and pour of home care products, with new viscosity boosters Hostagel® CL for chlorine bleach gel formulations and Hostagel LT for hard-to-thicken detergent formulations added to its Hostagel range.
1 Jul 2014
Clariant completes the sale of its Water Treatment Business to South African AECI
Muttenz, July 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has closed the sale of its Water Treatment business in Africa to AECI, domiciled in South Africa, on June 30, 2014. The total value of the divestment amounts to CHF 34 million in cash at closing. The transaction was subject to certain precedent conditions, as well as regulatory approvals.
1 Jul 2014
Clariant and Ashland complete sale of ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône
Muttenz/Covington, KY, July 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced the closing of the previously announced sale of 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 on 30 June 2014.
25 Jun 2014
Clariant prioritizes sustainability and innovation in up-coming masterbatches for packaging and construction
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites product improvements with sustainability in the latest masterbatch solutions in its innovation pipeline. New CESA®-absorb for active oxygen barriers in PET packaging and advanced Hydrocerol® nucleating agents for new-generation construction insulation, demonstrate Clariant's commitment to sustainable innovation addressing market trends and customers' needs.
25 Jun 2014
Clariant responds to growing demand - 50% capacity increase for innovative Licocene® Performance Polymers
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is increasing production capacity for its Licocene® Performance Polymers by 50% at its facility on the Frankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park in Germany. The debottlenecking of Clariant's existing production line represents a low double-digit million Swiss Franc investment, with the additional capacity scheduled to come on stream in Q1 2016.
25 Jun 2014
Clariant to establish catalyst Research & Development center in China
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Business Unit Catalysts will establish a state-of-the-art research center in Shanghai, China. The R&D center is expected to begin operation by 2015 with the goal of developing catalytic solutions tailored to Chinese market requirements and enhancing technical service support to Chinese customers.
25 Jun 2014
Clariant specifies innovation- and sustainability-driven growth strategy
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turned the spotlight on fostering innovation and sustainability at its 2014 Capital Markets & Media Day, held June 25/26 at the new Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, the CIC is an important part of Clariant's global R&D network, providing the optimal host location for this year's event themed "Discover Innovation".
12 Jun 2014
Clariant Inaugurates Indonesian Investments
Muttenz, June 12, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, inaugurates enhancements to its production capabilities and service support for its customers in Indonesia and South East Asia and Pacific (SEA&P) at an official ceremony at its Tangerang site today. The significant increase in production capacity and upgrading of local facilities will better support the strong growth in demand for pigments, masterbatches, personal care, home care and industrial care ingredients in local and overseas markets.
28 May 2014
Clariant and Siemens to introduce New Sour Gas Shift Technology for Coal Gasification
Muttenz, May 28, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Siemens Fuel Gasification Technology to cooperate in the commercialization of a new, jointly developed sour gas shift (SGS) technology for coal gasification. The agreement appoints Clariant as the exclusive catalyst supplier for all Siemens gasification integrated SGS projects. While the collaboration covers all global projects, commercialization will focus on China - the region with the highest growth rate of coal-to-chemical projects.
22 May 2014
Clariant receives Frost & Sullivan Award for EcoTain® Crop Protection Products
Muttenz, May 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has received the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership. The Award recognizes Clariant's EcoTain® label for products designed to address strict regulatory requirements and customer demand for safer and more eco-friendly products in the agrochemical industry.
