29-10-2015
Further improved business performance in Q3
“Despite the increasing challenging economic environment, Clariant continued to improve its business performance again in the third quarter of 2015. We achieved a sales growth of 2 percent year-on-year in local currencies and a higher operating profitability with an EBITDA margin of 14.7 percent driven by the three higher growth Businesses Areas Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. The results of the third quarter are in-line with our objectives for the full year 2015,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “We are therefore confident to achieve our growth, profitability and cash flow targets for the year, despite the persisting mixed economic environment particularly in emerging markets and very volatile currencies.”
28-10-2015
Clariant grants EcoTain® sustainability excellence label to Container Dri® II
Muttenz, October 28, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces EcoTain® status for cargo desiccant Container Dri® II, recognizing the best-in-class sustainability and performance excellence of its cargo protection solution.
27-10-2015
Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology accelerates momentum as top material of choice for lightest, toughest armor protection
The Netherlands, 27 October 2015 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, today announced that its Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology continues to gain traction in the life protection market due to its unmatched light weight, high performance, comfort and flexibility for demanding life protection applications. On the second anniversary of its launch, Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology has achieved many accomplishments, including being used in many prestigious, high-profile hard and soft armor systems and winning multiple awards for innovation. More and more top armor manufacturers are designing new systems around this technology, which allows them to meet increasingly stringent requirements and gain a competitive advantage.
27-10-2015
ELIX Polymers showed key benefits of new generation AMS-free High Heat polymers at Fakuma
Tarragona, October 27, 2015 – ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, showcased a new generation high heat polymers. ELIX High Heat ABS resins combine low emission/odor, high flow, high heat resistance, well balanced mechanical properties and excellent processability and paintability.
27-10-2015
UK Gateway opens to Latin America’s Huge Tech Growth Market
A group of professional services businesses on opposite sides of the Atlantic are combining forces to help tech companies tap into the sizeable potential for growth in the UK and South America markets.
27-10-2015
Avery Dennison lancia la nuova app Scan-to-Order per dispositivi iOS/Android che rende l’inserimento degli ordini più rapido, più semplice e più efficace
OEGSTGEEST, Paesi Bassi — 27 ottobre 2015 — In occasione di Labelexpo Europe 2015, Avery Dennison ha dimostrato i vantaggi dell'app Scan-to-Order introdotta recentemente. La nuova app rende più semplice e veloce il processo di ordine per i clienti europei, consentendo loro di inviare un ordine semplicemente effettuando la scansione di un codice a barre o inserendo il codice EAN del prodotto.
26-10-2015
Outperforming PP jars for long-term food storage applications
Total and RPC Promens Consumer Corby have launched a new multilayer PP/EVOH/PP jar using ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Moulding) technology that offers even greater transparency and gloss for high barrier food applications.
26-10-2015
Color My Dream!
Shanghai, October 26, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, hosted an event at the Zhenjiang Xuefu Road Primary School in China last week to bring color and interest to the school’s property. The event was part of Clariant’s HOPES program, which supports educational development in local communities in China as per Clariant’s commitment to sustainable development.
