Clariant ShiftMax® 820S pre-sulfided Sour Gas Shift catalyst: Successful commercial launch in China

Clariant ShiftMax® 820S pre-sulfided Sour Gas Shift catalyst: Successful commercial launch in China. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, October 8, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the successful start-up and operation of its pre-sulfided ShiftMax® 820S Sour Gas Shift (SGS) catalyst at a commercial methanol production facility of Shanghai Huayi Energy Chemical Co. Ltd. The achievement is of particular significance as it is the first industrial application of the newly introduced ShiftMax 820S catalyst in China.

Clariant reveals rock-solid winter support for global aviation industry

Clariant reveals rock-solid winter support for global aviation industry. (Photos: Clariant)Muttenz, October 6, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, demonstrates its reliable and sustainable support for safer plane operations during winter at InterAirport Europe 2015. The company offers visitors an insight into the solid production footprint and highest level of technical support and supply chain behind its global market-leading de/anti-icing products.

Clariant opens Biotech Center in Planegg

The key to the facility was symbolically handed over to: Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottmann, Ilse Aigner, the Bavarian Minister for Economic Affairs, Media, Energy and Technology, the Head of Group Biotechnology André Koltermann, owner of the house Manfred Wander, Jens Stephan, Head of Services Group Biotechnology and Prof. Dr. Haralabos Zorbas, IBB Netzwerk GmbH (Left to right). (Photo: Clariant)Planegg, October 1, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, officially opened its new Group Biotechnology Research Center in Planegg near Munich today. In a ceremony attended by Ilse Aigner, the Bavarian Minister for Economic Affairs, Media, Energy and Technology, the key to the facility was symbolically handed over to CEO Hariolf Kottmann and the Head of Clariant’s Group Biotechnology André Koltermann.

Clariant in India intends to acquire a part of Vivimed Labs Limited’s personal care portfolio

Mumbai, September 29, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today entered into an agreement with an intent to acquire a part of Vivimed Labs Limited’s personal care portfolio, subject to necessary regulatory, statutory and other approvals, as may be required. The acquisition will enable Clariant India Ltd (a 100% subsidiary of Clariant Group) to strengthen its personal care portfolio within the Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) business unit, by offering a wider product portfolio within the sun, skin, hair and oral care range as well as anti-microbial preservatives.

Clariant anuncia acuerdo de cooperación con BioSpectrum durante in-cosmetics Brasil 2015

ClariantSan Pablo, 29 de septiembre de 2015 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, participa de la feria in-cosmetics 2015 para promover su diversificado portafolio para el sector y, en especial, el nuevo acuerdo de cooperación con BioSpectrum. El evento se llevará a cabo entre el 30 de septiembre y el 01 de octubre en el Expo Center Norte, en San Pablo, y reunirá a los proveedores de la industria del cuidado personal, perfumería y cosméticos.

Clariant launched Open Day at Daya Bay site at Huizhou, China

Shanghai, September 28, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, hosted an Open Day at its production site located in Daya Bay, Huizhou of China to communicate the message of sustainability under the theme of "Better Chemicals, Better Life". As part of the company's HOPES community program, which supports educational development in local communities in China, school students in the neighbourhood, as well as members of the media took part in Open Day event today.

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

São Paulo, 24 de setembro de 2015 – A Clariant, uma das líderes mundiais em especialidades químicas, organizará no próximo dia 26 de setembro, às 10h30, uma aula concerto com o maestro João Carlos Martins, na Escola Estadual Jussara F. Domschke. O evento faz parte das atividades do projeto “A Música Venceu”, realizado na escola pela Fundação Bachiana, com o patrocínio da Clariant. Em conjunto com a Orquestra Filarmônica Bachiana, também se apresentarão os alunos de instrumentos de corda, coral e percussão.

Clariant slows down the skin aging clock with Plantasens® Olive Active HP

Clariant Plantasens® Olive Active HP slows down skin-aging. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 22, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unveils a powerful anti-aging addition to its Plantasens® portfolio helping to significantly - and naturally - slow down the skin’s aging cycle. Plantasens Olive Active HP offers an effective and 100% natural response to the increasing desire of young and older consumers to preserve the skin’s natural beauty for longer.

Clariant to support regional edible oil markets with new local TONSIL® capacity

TONSIL® bleaching earths set a standard for efficient and sustainable oil purification. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, September 15, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces capacity expansions for its leading TONSIL® bleaching earths for edible oil purification. New TONSIL operations at Clariant’s existing sites in Turkey and Mexico, and the construction of a new site in Indonesia, will optimize local supply and enable the company to better serve the markets and needs of its regional customers.

Jan Kreibaum of Clariant awarded Shanghai Magnolia Award

Jan Kreibaum of Clariant awarded Shanghai Magnolia Award. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, September 11, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is reaching another milestone in its China operations when Regional President of Greater China Jan Kreibaum received the Shanghai Magnolia Award for contributions he has made to the city's economic and community development over the past years.

Clariant again included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Muttenz, September 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the third consecutive time. The most renowned sustainability index listed Clariant in both the DJSI Europe and the DJSI World. The analysts at RobecoSAM confirmed that Clariant is among the top 4 percent of companies in the global chemical industry when it comes to the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability. The company achieved best in class scores in the categories Innovation Management, Customer Relationship Management, Operational Eco-efficiency and Environmental Reporting.

Clariant to show pharmaceutical market multifaceted product offering at CPhI Worldwide 2015

Muttenz, September 7, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be at CPhI Worldwide 2015 to demonstrate how its commitment to collaborating closely with customers can deliver effective and efficient innovations in several different segments of the pharmaceutical and healthcare market. The annual CPhI Worldwide exhibition this year takes place in Madrid on October 13 - 15.