Clariant gears up to deliver new liquid masterbatch products, technologies and services in North America

Muttenz, November 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has launched a major initiative to build awareness and acceptance of liquid color and additive masterbatches among plastics processors, product designers, and brand owners in North America. Late last year, the company launched HiFormer®, a new global brand that encompasses its high-performance liquid color and additive concentrates, dosing/handling equipment, expertise and service. Despite the advantages that liquids offer in many applications, the North American market is still dominated by pelletized masterbatches.

Clariant's multi-talented TOXISORB® leads the way in effective and 100% natural feedstuff detoxification

Naturally detoxified feedstuff, shaped by one all-round solution: TOXISORB®. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, November 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, offers the farming industry a 100% natural solution for effectively eliminating the harmful effects of feed-related mycotoxins on livestock. When added to feedstuff, Clariant's clay mineral detoxifiers, TOXISORB® Classic and unique broadband talent TOXISORB Premium, deactivate mycotoxins, contributing to animal health and safer meat and dairy produce.

Clariant amplía capacidad de producción de masterbatches en México

San Pablo, 10 de noviembre de 2014 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, anunció la ampliación de su capacidad productiva de masterbatches en la unidad de Santa Clara, México. El aumento, estimado en cerca de un 30%, es el resultado de las recientes inversiones de la compañía en la modernización de infraestructura y en la adquisición de nuevos equipamientos.

Clariant expands designers' color spectrum with new pigment PV Fast® Orange HGR

Clariant expands designers’ color spectrum with new pigment PV Fast® Orange HGR. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 10, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, adds a new striking and economical color solution to designers' creative palettes with the launch of orange pigment PV Fast® Orange HGR. The mid shade orange can be used as a shading pigment or for customers to create unique full orange shades with eye-catching appeal.

Clariant to feature protection and corrosion-inhibiting solutions for light metals at the 15th China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (InterLubric 2014)

Shanghai, November 6, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will return to the China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (InterLubric) in 2014 with dedicated product offerings for the industrial lubricants industry in China. With a host of feature products, including emulsifiers, lubricants and corrosion inhibitors that provide extra protection for expensive light metals and alloys, Clariant offers specialized components for both steel and aluminum cutting and grinding fluids.

Clariant Oil Services to Exhibit at 2014 Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition

Houston, November 4, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Oil Services business will exhibit at the 2014 Deepwater Operations Conference, booth 401, November 4-6, 2014, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.

Clariant launches GlucoTain® - innovative surfactants with pleasing sensorial effects

Discover GlucoTain® - a new sensory dimension in skin care. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 4, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites the global personal care industry to discover GlucoTain® "a new sensory dimension", as it launches its innovative new range of sugar-based surfactants with pleasing sensorial effects, outstanding mildness and very good cleaning performance for skin and hair.

Clariant organiza aula concerto com o maestro João Carlos Martins em Suzano

São Paulo, 3 de novembro de 2014 – A Clariant, uma das líderes mundiais em especialidades químicas, organizará no dia 06 de novembro de 2014, às 11h, uma aula concerto com o maestro João Carlos Martins, na EE Jussara F. Domschke. Esta iniciativa complementa as atividades do projeto “A Música Venceu”, realizado na escola pela Fundação Bachiana, com o patrocínio da Clariant. O evento também contará com a apresentação dos alunos, tanto dos instrumentos de corda, quanto do coral e percussão.

Clariant launches new corporate citizenship program in China

ClariantShanghai, November 3, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, initiated a new corporate citizenship program named HOPES in China. Referring to “Healthy, Open-minded, Positive, Explorative and Sustainable”, the HOPES program focuses on supporting sustainable development of education in the local communities in China.

Clariant receives the Unilever Partner to Win Award in the category "Joint Value Creation"

Clariant receives the Unilever Partner to Win Award in the category “Joint Value Creation“. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 3, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, recently received the Unilever Partner to Win Award in the category Joint Value Creation for the second year in a row. The award was won on 1st September 2014 at Unilever's 4th Partner to Win supplier summit at Wembley, London.

Clariant to Host Workshop for Ammonia, Methanol and Hydrogen Industries at Asian Nitrogen + Syngas 2014 Conference

Singapore, November 3, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites their partners in the Southeast Asian ammonia, methanol and hydrogen industries to join them for a workshop during the region’s leading Syngas conference, Asian Nitrogen + Syngas 2014, to be held on 17-19 November 2014 at the Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, Indonesia. The workshop, which is an official event in the conference program, will cover a host of topics related to its theme, “Improving Catalyst Efficiency for the Ammonia, Methanol and Hydrogen Industries.”

Clariant achieves 8 % sales growth in a softening economic environment

"In the first nine months Clariant's well-balanced, growth-oriented portfolio achieved above-market growth in a softening global economic environment," said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. "Volumes were strong and prices firm despite uneven developments in industries, end-markets and regions. While we expect those challenges to persist in the fourth quarter, we are confident of reaching our targets for 2014, including substantial cash flow generation in the remainder of the year."