Archroma enforces further its newly patented OBA technology

Reinach, 16 February 2016 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Igcar, a Spain-based group producing optical brighteners for the paper, textile, detergent and coatings industry. The agreement provides Igcar with access to Archroma’s patented “improved optical brightening compositions” technology (patent family WO 2009/118247). This patent has been granted in many countries, and in Europe was confirmed after appeal.

Archroma appoints head of sustainability for Textile Specialties and releases its latest list of compliant products to the new ZDHC MRSL V 1.1

James Carnahan, Global Sustainability Manager for Textile Specialties at Archroma. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 13 January 2016 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced that it has appointed a Sustainability Officer for its Textile Specialties business and released its list of products compliant with the new version 1.1 of its list of Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) published in December 2015(1).

Archroma announces record number of eco-label compliant colorants, optical brighteners and chemicals for paper

Archroma announces record number of eco-label compliant colorants, optical brighteners and chemicals for paper. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 8 December 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, announced today that, as part of its ongoing, corporate-wide commitment to sustainability, it has recently completed a new “eco-assessment” of its product portfolio aimed for paper, packaging and tissue.

Outcome of opposition proceedings relating to patent jointly owned by Archroma and International Paper

Reinach, 17 November 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced a successful outcome from opposition proceedings held at the European Patent Office (EPO).

Archroma press kit ITMA 2015

EarthColors by Archroma. 
(Photo: Archroma)At ITMA 2015, Archroma will present solutions that combine performance, cost optimization and responsible textile production, under the motto:

Archroma introduces new Inkpresso® system for digital printing at ITMA 2015

The Inkpresso® Ink Formulation Unit. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 12 November 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today officially introduced its new Inkpresso® system for digital printing.

Archroma to host daily Innovation Sessions at ITMA 2015

Archroma to host daily Innovation Sessions at ITMA 2015. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 2 November 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced daily “Innovation Sessions” will be hosted at ITMA 2015.

ICIS SHORTLISTS ARCHROMA EARTHCOLORS FOR ITS 2015 INNOVATION AWARDS

EarthColors by Archroma. 
(Photos: Archroma)Reinach, 3 September 2015 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce that its new EarthColors* range of nature-inspired dyes has been named to the shortlist of entries being considered for a 2015 Innovation Award by ICIS Chemical Business magazine.

Archroma to showcase “Colors enhanced. Performance enhanced. Sustainability enhanced.” At ITMA 2015

Archroma will be at ITMA 2015. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 3 August 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will showcase at ITMA 2015 innovative technologies especially designed to take up customers' challenges at every step of the production chain.

ARCHROMA SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES USD 515 MILLION CREDIT FACILITIES OFFERING

Reinach, 1 July 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals for the textile, paper and emulsions sectors, announced today that it entered into a senior secured credit agreement that provides for credit facilities totaling approximately USD 515 million.

ARCHROMA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BASF TEXTILE CHEMICALS BUSINESS

From left to right: Aaron Davenport, Managing Director of SK Capital Partners Christian Fischer, President of BASF’s Performance Chemicals division. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 1 July 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals for the textile, paper and emulsions sectors, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of BASF’s global* textile chemicals business. The acquisition further solidifies Archroma’s position as a clear industry leader in supplying chemicals and dyes to the global textile industry. Archroma is a portfolio company of US-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners.

Archroma offers new food compliant colorant solutions for tissue applications

Reinach, 9 June 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has extended its Cartasol® range by adding four new food contact approved dyes with no added Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethanolamine (TEA and also called TAN).