30-07-2012
More than meets the eye: Clariant brings people performance and planet focused leather innovations to China
Muttenz, July 30, 2012 - With the theme of "More than meets the eye", Clariant will present its extensive portfolio of innovations designed to support and inspire productivity, functionality and environmental-compatibility for China's leather manufacturers at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE 2012), Shanghai (Booth D11, Hall E2, September 4 - 6, 2012).
30-07-2012
Clariant turns spotlight on sustainability and performance at China Paper 2012
Muttenz, July 30, 2012 - Clariants ecological and economical solutions to the performance demands of China's paper industry will take center stage at Booth 3300 during China Paper 2012, September 10 - 12, in Shanghai.
26-07-2012
Belden demonstrates new HD broadcast solutions at IBC
Belden will showcase its latest world-class solutions for HD and 3G audio and video streams at IBC, from 7 to 11 September 2012 at the RAI Exhibition Center in Amsterdam.
26-07-2012
Clariant with positive sales momentum and sustained profitability
- Robust Q2 2012 result in a difficult environment, first half-year performance as expected
- Q2 2012 sales increased 8% in local currencies and 6% in CHF, to CHF 1.978 billion from CHF 1.870 billion in Q2 2011
- EBITDA before exceptionals at CHF 233 million vs. CHF 241 million in Q2 2011, up 2% in local currencies and down 3% in Swiss francs; EBITDA margin before exceptionals at 11.8%, on sustainably good level despite difficult market conditions, especially in Europe
- Net income of CHF 70 million compared to CHF 40 million in Q2 2011
- Guidance confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and a sustained profitability for the full-year 2012 compared to 2011, assuming the global economy stabilizes at current levels in the second half-year
26-07-2012
Clariant to acquire remaining share of Ukrainian Catalyst Joint Venture
Muttenz, July 26, 2012 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 40 percent share of a joint venture between the Holding company Alvigo AS, based in Tallin/Estonia and Süd-Chemie AG, in the meantime acquired by Clariant AG. The Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts GmbH (SCAC) is a leading producer of syngas catalyst, based in the Ukraine. The signing of the transaction took place at the end of June, closing is subject to merger control approval. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
25-07-2012
AVERY DENNISON APRESENTA LINHA EXCLUSIVA DE RÓTULOS PARA CERVEJAS ARTESANAIS
Vinhedo, Julho 2012 – Com o aumento do número de cervejarias artesanais no Brasil nos últimos anos, a briga por atrair o consumidor no ponto de venda (PDV) tornou-se acirrada. E como a maioria dos consumidores não tem tempo para realizar sua escolha baseada em dados técnicos sobre o produto, as cervejarias artesanais apostam cada vez mais na diferenciação das embalagens para atrair a atenção e induzir à compra. E a diferenciação vem justamente dos rótulos.
25-07-2012
Clariant Performance Packaging to exhibit and present at CPhI Worldwide in Madrid
- Company will showcase active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control
- Clariant product development expert Valère Logel to present on new solutions for protecting active ingredients from degradation
25-07-2012
ROPE MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SECURES FISHERMEN'S LIVELIHOODS
Ropes made with Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber manufactured by DSM recently demonstrated during initial trials, how their outstanding performance can help fishermen around the world to work more safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
