Clariant expands pharmaceutical-grade PEG manufacturing into North America with Texas facility

Excipient GMP-compliant manufacturing site in Clear Lake, Texas strengthens regional supply chain. 
© ClariantClariant is expanding its Clear Lake site to include excipient GMP-compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene glycol (PEG) excipients, significantly improving their availability and reliability for North American customers, with extended reach to Latin America. The multi-phase expansion addresses critical industry priorities around supply-chain security, continuity, and responsiveness while demonstrating Clariant's long-term strategic commitment to the U.S. pharmaceutical market.

Licocene Terra: a seamless switch from fossil to renewable carbon in hot melt polymers for adhesive formulations

Licocene Terra: a seamless switch from fossil to renewable carbon in hot melt polymers for adhesive formulations. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantHot melt polymers must deliver consistent performance under demanding conditions. Formulators rely on predictable viscosity, strong cohesion, stable processing behavior, and a consistent low odor environment from batch to batch.

SABIC präsentiert auf der PIAE 2026 Spezialmaterialien zur Optimierung von Fahrzeugdesign, Funktionalität und kreislaufwirtschaftlichen Lösungen

Im Bereich der Fahrzeugbeleuchtung erfüllen ULTEM™ Kunststoffe erhöhte Anforderungen an die Wärmebeständigkeit (bis zu 230 °C) für komplexe Module, wie digitale Matrix-LED-Scheinwerfer. 
(SABIC)SABIC, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Chemieindustrie, führt heute hier auf der PIAE 2026 neue LNP™ ELCRIN™ SLX Compounds ein, die auf Recyclat aus Verbrauchsquellen (Post-Consumer-Recycling, PCR) basieren, sowie neue LNP™ KONDUIT™ WTF2C Compounds, die das Wärmemanagement in ADAS-Komponenten unterstützen. Das Unternehmen präsentiert diese neuen Compounds während der Messe auf Stand 22 neben einer Reihe weiterer Spezialmateriallösungen für signifikante Fortschritte in Fahrzeugdesign, Ästhetik, Funktionalität, Leistung, Kreislaufwirtschaft und Emissionsminderung.

Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics showcase beauty innovations at PCHi 2026

Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics showcase beauty innovations at PCHi 2026. 
© Clariant Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant are presenting their latest beauty innovations at Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients China (PCHi) 2026, demonstrating the company’s commitment to delivering complete solutions that balance performance, sensory excellence, and environmental responsibility. At Booth 2F20 in Hall 2, visitors can explore Clariant’s expanded portfolio of high-performance emulsifiers, advanced sun care technologies, and breakthrough natural actives designed to meet the evolving needs of the Asian beauty market.

Clariant advances formulation stability and biological compatibility for improved agriculture at CAC 2026

Clariant advances formulation stability and biological compatibility for sustainable agriculture at CAC 2026. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, is presenting its innovative agricultural solutions at the China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC 2026), taking place from March 17-19, 2026 at Hall 7.2, 72F09, National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai. Under the slogan "Greater chemistry, better harvests," Clariant showcases advanced formulation technologies, including two new product launches designed to help customers overcome critical challenges in modern agriculture.

Clariant successfully demonstrates advanced Pyrolysis Oil upgrading technology for circular plastics with Borealis and SINTEF

HDMax: Enabling the circular economy through proven pyoil upgading technology. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a leading provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe's largest independent research organizations. The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant's pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry.

SONGWON passt globale Preise für Kunststoffadditive und Beschichtungen an

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd. hat heute eine weltweite Preisanpassung für seine Produktbereiche Kunststoffadditive und Beschichtungen angekündigt. Je nach Produkt und Region geht es um Erhöhungen zwischen 12 % und 20 %, die zum 15. April 2026 bzw. gemäss den jeweiligen Vertragsbedingungen wirksam werden.

GCR Plastic Solutions and RIGK Advance High-Quality Circular Solutions for Industrial Packaging in Europe

Pictured during the testing at GCR’s facilities are Mr. Markus Dambeck, Chairman of the Management Board at RIGK GmbH, and Mr. Santiago Sans, Industrial and Innovation Director at GCR. 
(Photo: GCR, PR006)GCR Plastic Solutions and RIGK GmbH initiated a strategic collaboration to carry out an advanced industrial recycling trial for post-consumer packaging from the German PAMIRA system and the sector-specific GVÖ scheme, with the aim of ensuring the highest levels of quality, traceability and safety for technical applications.