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Clariant unveils new investment at groundbreaking ceremony in Gresik – Surabaya, Indonesia

  • Construction kicked off for Clariant's first multi-purpose facility in East Java of Indonesia
  • Multi-purpose facility to take advantage of top-notch support offered by Java Integrated Industrial & Port Estate Gresik (JIIPE)

Muttenz, November 16, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced its latest double digit million investment at the groundbreaking ceremony held on November 5, 2015 at the Java Integrated Industrial & Port Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, Surabaya, where construction has officially commenced to develop the first phase of a multi-purpose facility that would allow Clariant to establish its presence even further in Indonesia and Asia.

With already 5 production sites and 3 technical centers established in Indonesia, Clariant's new site in East Java — the upcoming chemical industry hub in Indonesia, is going to further reinforce Clariant’s commitment to opportunities in the emerging Asian market.

"This new investment highlights the importance of South East Asia and Pacific as a driver of growth for Clariant. The new site we are about to build here in Surabaya is of strong strategic importance as it will help us to capture future growth in Asia. With this step we continue to add highly competitive manufacturing capabilities while capturing synergies within our established production network of six sites in Indonesia," said Christian Kohlpaintner, Clariant's Executive Committee Member at the groundbreaking ceremony.

By establishing its new site at the JIIPE, Clariant is taking advantage of the industrial park's first-class support in many aspects of its operation. For instance, the deep sea port, toll roads and the international airport located in the vicinity of JIIPE will offer strong logistics support for shipments destined for both domestic and international markets.

"With the excellent infrastructure and logistic connections within Java, other Indonesian islands and neighboring countries, I am confident that this site will strengthen our ability to provide value-added services that meet the needs of our local market and customers," said Hans Herrel, Clariant's Country Head of Indonesia at the groundbreaking ceremony.

The first facility to start operation at the new site is going to be a new bleaching earth plant for Clariant's Functional Minerals Business Unit. It is expected to come on-stream early 2017 with facilities from other Clariant Business Units that could join and co-develop the new site in becoming a multi-purpose facility for Clariant in the future.

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Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On December 31, 2014 the company employed a total workforce of 17 003. In the financial year 2014, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.116 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on five pillars: increase profitability, reposition portfolio, add value with sustainability, foster innovation and R&D, and intensify growth.

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Ground Breaking Ceremony at Java Integrated Industrial & Port Estate Gresik (JIIPE). From Left: Mr Dieter Seng (Head of BL Adsorbents, SEAP), Mr Francois Bleger (Regional President SEAP), Dr. Christian Kohlpaintner (Executive Committee), Mr Hans Herrel (Country Head of Indonesia). (Photo: Clariant)

 

 

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