01-07-2014
Clariant completes the sale of its Water Treatment Business to South African AECI
Muttenz, July 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has closed the sale of its Water Treatment business in Africa to AECI, domiciled in South Africa, on June 30, 2014. The total value of the divestment amounts to CHF 34 million in cash at closing. The transaction was subject to certain precedent conditions, as well as regulatory approvals.
01-07-2014
Clariant and Ashland complete sale of ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône
Muttenz/Covington, KY, July 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced the closing of the previously announced sale of their joint venture ASK Chemicals, headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm on 30 June 2014.
30-06-2014
SiVance, LLC presenta su avanzado agente de curado SiVance® C1008 para aplicaciones de recubrimiento de protección marinas y de infraestructuras
Gante, Bélgica - SiVance, LLC, una filial de Milliken & Company, ha presentado hoy SiVance® C1008, un nuevo agente de curado de silicona que mejora significativamente la flexibilidad duradera de las capas de acabado de protección de epoxi-polisiloxano en aplicaciones marinas y de infraestructuras, sin sacrificar la resistencia a la intemperie. El desarrollo de esta nueva tecnología de agente de curado soluciona un problema frecuente e importante de los epoxi-polisiloxanos: la fragilidad y el agrietamiento que pueden aparecer con el paso del tiempo, conforme el recubrimiento se endurece.
26-06-2014
DSM and Niaga join forces in introducing sustainable carpet technology
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company and Niaga, a Netherlands-based provider of sustainable solutions for the carpet industry today announce a joint venture, DSM-Niaga, to further develop and commercialize sustainable technology for recyclable carpet. Based on proprietary and complementary technologies, DSM-Niaga will enable the industry to close the carpet materials loop.
25-06-2014
Clariant prioritizes sustainability and innovation in up-coming masterbatches for packaging and construction
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites product improvements with sustainability in the latest masterbatch solutions in its innovation pipeline. New CESA®-absorb for active oxygen barriers in PET packaging and advanced Hydrocerol® nucleating agents for new-generation construction insulation, demonstrate Clariant's commitment to sustainable innovation addressing market trends and customers' needs.
25-06-2014
Clariant responds to growing demand - 50% capacity increase for innovative Licocene® Performance Polymers
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is increasing production capacity for its Licocene® Performance Polymers by 50% at its facility on the Frankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park in Germany. The debottlenecking of Clariant's existing production line represents a low double-digit million Swiss Franc investment, with the additional capacity scheduled to come on stream in Q1 2016.
25-06-2014
Clariant to establish catalyst Research & Development center in China
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Business Unit Catalysts will establish a state-of-the-art research center in Shanghai, China. The R&D center is expected to begin operation by 2015 with the goal of developing catalytic solutions tailored to Chinese market requirements and enhancing technical service support to Chinese customers.
25-06-2014
Clariant specifies innovation- and sustainability-driven growth strategy
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turned the spotlight on fostering innovation and sustainability at its 2014 Capital Markets & Media Day, held June 25/26 at the new Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, the CIC is an important part of Clariant's global R&D network, providing the optimal host location for this year's event themed "Discover Innovation".
