Clariant Will Expand Plant in Lewiston, ME To Produce More Medical Plastic Compounds

Muttenz, February 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces it will expand its plant in Lewiston, ME, and install a new compounding line to help meet growing demand for pre-colored medical plastic compounds that are supplied under the MEVOPUR® brand name. The new capacity will come on-line in Q4 2017.

sunliquid® 20: Fleet test with Mercedes-Benz vehicles proves fuel quality

Cars in the Mercedes-Benz fleet in front of Clariant's sunliquid® precommercial plant, where cellulosic ethanol is produced from agricultural residues. (Photos: Clariant/Rötzer)Muttenz, February 2, 2017 – Clariant, a leading global specialty chemicals company, together with Mercedes-Benz and Haltermann Carless, a well-established HCS Group brand, tested the use of sustainable cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues in a fleet test with Mercedes-Benz series vehicles over a period of 12 months for the first time in Germany. sunliquid® 20 was used for the test – a fuel produced by Haltermann Carless with a cellulosic ethanol content of 20 percent by volume (E20) from Clariant's sunliquid plant in Straubing. The cellulosic ethanol allows greenhouse gas emission savings of up to 95% across the entire value chain without competing with food production or tying up agricultural land.

Clariant Will Expand Plant in Lewiston, ME To Produce More Medical Plastic Compounds

Muttenz, February 1, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces it will expand its plant in Lewiston, ME, and install a new compounding line to help meet growing demand for pre-colored medical plastic compounds that are supplied under the MEVOPUR® brand name. The new capacity will come on-line in Q4 2017.

Clariant Liquid Colors, Additives for Silicones Featured at Medical, Pharmaceutical Trade Shows

The devices pictured are possible applications for Clariant’s MEVOPUR® LQ concentrates for liquid silicone elastomers. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 1, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is continuing the global rollout of its MEVOPUR®-LQ family of color and additive liquid masterbatches by featuring products for silicone elastomers at two important trade fairs: Pharmapack Europe 2017 in Paris (February 1-3) where Clariant is exhibiting on stand C35/C37, and MD&M West 2017 (booth #2450), which is being held in Anaheim, CA, February 7 - 9.

Clariant Plans to Announce New Capacity for Medical Compounds at MD&M West

Muttenz, January 31, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at MD&M West 2017 and will announce several new developments in its MEVOPUR® line of “Controlled, Consistent and Compliant” polymer masterbatches and fully compounded plastics. Clariant is exhibiting in booth 2450 at the medical and plastics expo being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, February 7 – 9.

Clariant/SICPA PLASTIWARD™ Anti-Counterfeiting System Featured at Pharmapack Europe 2017

Muttenz, January 31, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is exhibiting at Pharmapack Europe 2017, scheduled 1 and 2 February 2017, to show pharmaceutical and medical professionals a new, integrated anti-counterfeiting solution called PLASTIWARD™. This robust plastic-based brand-protection system was developed in partnership with SICPA SA, a trusted provider of global security solutions. Clariant is present on stands C35/C37 in Hall 4 of the Paris expo Porte de Versailles.

Clariant’s ECS 2017 innovation showcase gets to the heart of coatings sector needs

A selection of the new “super-transparent” pigment preparations color range. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, January 31, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is giving center stage to key priorities of paints and coatings producers and their markets at European Coatings Show 2017, with solutions and support tools for unmet needs ready to be unveiled in Nuremberg, Germany this April.

Clariant enhances presence in West Coast Personal Care market

Meet the team: Brittney Strickland, West Coast Account Manager. (Photo: Clariant)Charlotte, January 20, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is adapting its Personal Care business operating model in the United States West Coast to seamlessly bring its innovative ingredients to this fast-paced, entrepreneurial market. The company is expanding its direct-to-customer sales approach and is incorporating a regional supply chain to directly support this market.

Clariant to Participate in Pharmapack Europe 2017

Muttenz, January 17, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at Pharmapack Europe 2017 to show pharmaceutical and medical professionals new technology to add value and functionality to drug packaging and delivery devices. Clariant’s Healthcare business lines will exhibit on stands C35/C37 in Hall 4 of the Paris expo Porte de Versailles on 1 and 2 February 2017.

Clariant and KBR supply turnkey design for low-cost, high-efficiency ammonia synthesis in Indonesia

Munich, January 11, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it is providing total catalyst solutions for two major ammonia production plants in Indonesia, in cooperation with its licensing partner KBR. The new projects rely on KBR’s process technologies combined with a complete range of Clariant catalysts for the entire ammonia production process. Not only do the partners offer a turnkey design, but also an advanced solution that significantly reduces ammonia production costs while increasing plant efficiency.

Clariant Releases ColorForward® Interiors 2018; New Trend Colors for Textiles and Fibers

Muttenz, January 9, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the release of ColorForward® Interiors 2018, the fifth annual trend and color forecasting guide for the fiber and textile market.

Clariant signs new Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility Agreement

Muttenz, December 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the signing of a new CHF 500 million five-year multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) with two one-year extension options.