7 Oct 2014
Aluminium 2014: Clariant and Omya partnership reinforces commitment to top products and service for the aluminum finishing market
Muttenz, October 7, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, demonstrates its continued commitment to the aluminum finishing market at Aluminium 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany. At the same time, Clariant underlines the customer benefits of the company's exclusive partnership with Omya for the European market.
3 Oct 2014
Clariant’s Exolit® OP 560 confirmed as safer flame retardant for PU foam
Muttenz, October 3, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, confirms good news for the upholstery industry and other sectors looking for safer, environmentally more compatible flame retardants that meet internationally accepted flammability standards3 for flexible polyurethane foam. In its draft Alternatives Assessment report1 on flame retardants in flexible foam released in June2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified Clariant’s oligomeric phosphonate polyol (OPP) flame retardant - marketed under the trade name Exolit® OP 560 – as a safer alternative to pentabromo diphenylether (pentaBDE), traditionally used for giving fire protection to foam.
29 Sept 2014
Clariant to acquire Chinese healthcare packaging specialist VitaPac
Muttenz, September 29, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with VitaPac, a Chinese specialist for healthcare packaging. The owner-led company with 80 employees is based in Hong Kong with a production site in Dongguan, China. It had consolidated sales of about CHF 4. mio in 2013. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2014 and subject to regulatory approvals.
25 Sept 2014
Clariant successfully places CHF 150 million domestic bond
Muttenz, 25. September 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the issuance of a CHF 150 million domestic bond.
23 Sept 2014
sunliquid® 20 shows what it can do in the fleet test with Mercedes-Benz series vehicles
Muttenz, September 23, 2014 – Clariant, Haltermann and Mercedes-Benz have tested a fuel of the future in a fleet test since January: Initial results prove the high quality and excellent properties of sunliquid® 20 fuel (contains 20% ethanol coming from straw). With its first-class combustion properties, sunliquid® 20 improves engine efficiency so that its 4% lesser energy content, as compared to E10, is more than compensated. For drivers, this means: with sunliquid® 20, the sustainability of the fuel (reduced CO2 emissions) is increased significantly whilst consumption remains the same.
22 Sept 2014
Clariant presents advanced all-natural TOXISORB® animal feed detoxifiers at EuroTier 2014
Munich, September 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present TOXISORB®, a 100% natural way to detoxify livestock feedstuff, at its EuroTier debut in Hannover, Germany, from November 11-14, 2014 (Booth 17B21).
17 Sept 2014
Clariant doubles capacity for pigments and pigment preparations in Roha, India
Muttenz, September 17, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the inauguration of an important new extension to its production facility in Roha, south-east of Mumbai, India. The expansion doubles its capacity at the facility for pigments and pigment preparations. This higher output will enable the company to increase its market coverage in India and the neighboring countries of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and to provide products better tailored to customer needs.
15 Sept 2014
Clariant presents a pioneering solution to optimize oil production at the pre-salt layer at the 2014 Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference
São Paulo, September 15, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals and solutions for the oil and gas production chain, will present its new H2S (hydrogen sulfide) management and sequestration (removal) technology for offshore operations at the 2014 Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference, to be held between September 15 and 18 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
12 Sept 2014
Clariant introduces ShiftMax® 120 HCF: New HTS catalyst with essentially no hexavalent chromium
Muttenz, September 12, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the launch of their new ShiftMax® 120 HCF catalyst. The enhanced high temperature shift (HTS) catalyst avoids health and safety risks in ammonia and hydrogen production as it contains essentially no hexavalent chromium (Cr6+). This was tested and confirmed by the independent institute, Seibersdorf Laboratories, according to OECD test#29. ShiftMax 120 HCF is thus fully compliant with REACH Regulations of the European Community (Annex XIV to EC No 1907/2006), which will inhibit the sale of compounds containing Cr6+ beyond a very low threshold.
11 Sept 2014
Clariant showcases product innovations at MedTec China2014
Shanghai, September 11, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, continues to demonstrate that it is possible to combine creativity with enhanced protection and processing performance for healthcare applications with its sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® polymer and packaging solutions at MedTec China, Shanghai (booth D201) 25th -26th September 2014 . MEVOPUR color and performance additives are developed and produced at three ISO 13485 certified and dedicated production facilities located in USA, Europe and Asia to ensure ‘Controlled, Consistent and Compliant’ innovations for the industry.
11 Sept 2014
Clariant included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Muttenz, September 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today was once again included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most renowned sustainability indices globally. The listing names Clariant within the European DJSI (DJSI Europe), once again, as well as in the global DJSI (DJSI World). In doing so, analysts at RobecoSAM have confirmed that when it comes to sustainability, Clariant is among the top 10 percent of leading companies worldwide in the chemical industry. Clariant has made further progress in various fields of sustainability in order to be listed in the DJSI, demonstrating outstanding and sustainable performance in economic, environmental and social dimensions.
5 Sept 2014
Clariant to Engage with Global Design Community during London Design Festival 2014
Muttenz, September 5, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, through its ColorWorks® design & technology centers, is helping to underwrite the installation of two colorful art installations during London Design Festival, September 13 - 21, 2014.
