Clariant's GlucoTain®: how should clean feel?

Discover GlucoTain® - a new sensory dimension in skin and hair care. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will open up the new sensory dimensions of its GlucoTain® sugar-based and sulfate-free surfactants range to the Personal Care industry at in-cosmetics 2015 (Hall A7 Booth 7C50).

Clariant announces expanded ISO/USP color palette with MEVOPUR® polycarbonate masterbatches and compounds at MD&M West and Pharmapack Europe

A selection from the new MEVOPUR® ISO/USP range of polycarbonate colors. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 10, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of an expanded range of MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds in the popular polycarbonate (PC) resin. The move offers medical devices manufacturers a consistent and traceable supply of products that support the acceleration of medical device regulatory approval processes. The new products are being featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015 as well as featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 in Paris, France.

Clariant announces global availability of new ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds at Pharmapack and MD&M West

Muttenz, February 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of a new line of ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds. The development offers the makers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices a consistent and traceable supply of products that are compliant with global standards and support a wide range of product design, marketing, and manufacturing needs. The new products are being featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 trade show being held in Paris, France, February 11 – 12, 2015 as well as featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015.

Clariant’s three new color solutions focus on India’s ‘trending’ industries

Mumbai, February 5, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focussed on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. During the 5-day premier event, Clariant launched three new products offering product differentiation to brand owners. These three new products - PV Fast Orange HGR, PolyFast Pigment Dispersions and PolyRich Pigment Dispersion are tailor-made solutions for India’s trending industries that cater to the aspirational middle class population.

Clariant’s Masterbatches address challenges of India’s pharma and construction industries

Mumbai, February 5, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focused on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. In focus were Clariant Masterbatches’ two innovative products – REMAFIN-EP white masterbatches and Hydrocerol® nucleating agents, which cater to the needs of India’s pharmaceutical and infrastructure industries, respectively.

Clariant’s Additives address needs of India’s Auto and E&E industry

Mumbai, February 5, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focussed on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. The highlights of Clariant’s Additives range include AddWorks®, Exolit® OP, and Montan and Licocene® range of waxes, tailor-made to suit needs of India’s growing Automotive and Electronics & Electrical industries.

New Clariant rotational molding lab promises fast color-matching and prototyping

Charlotte, February 3, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the opening of a new rotational molding laboratory and prototype-development cell at the Clariant Canada facility in Toronto. Similar rotational molding equipment and services are also available at the Clariant location in Auckland, New Zealand.

Clariant to establish strategic alliance with Beraca getting 30% of its shares of Health & Personal Care Business

Buriti Oil. (Photo: Beraca)Muttenz, January 23, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Beraca, a leading player in natural, sustainable and innovative ingredients, today announced a strategic alliance which comprises the intention to acquire a 30% share of Beraca's Division Health and Personal Care by Clariant, with the possibility of major participation in the future. The transaction will be subject to certain conditions precedent, as well as regulatory approvals.

Clariant Acquires Swedish De-icing Specialist Aerochem AB

Muttenz, January 16, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced today that its Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties (BU ICS) has completed the acquisition of the de-icing specialist Aerochem AB, a privately-owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Centrally located within the Nordic region Aerochem has a leading market position in supplying de-icing fluids to the aviation and railway industries in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The company reported average sales of CHF 20 Mio at accretive profitability for Clariant. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed.

Clariant unveils ColorForward® 2016

Clariant celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward® 2016. (Photos: Clariant)Muttenz, January 15, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward® 2016.

Clariant highlights process-, energy- and cost-saving solutions

Clariant at ECS 2015 in Nuremberg. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, January 13, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, will show its support for greater sustainability across the industrial, decorative and automotive applications with new products and advanced solutions for the global paint and coatings community at the European Coatings Show 2015 in Germany (Booth 7-123).

Clariant acquires remaining shares of Companhia Brasileira de Bentonita

Muttenz, January 12, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% shares of Companhia Brasileira de Bentonita (CBB) from Geosol, a world leader in analytical services for mineral exploration. The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, as well as regulatory approvals. The agreement enables Clariant to take full ownership of a Bentonit mine and a state-of-the-art production facility, employing 101 employees and located in Vitória da Conquista in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed.