Feature Stories

		February 6, 2012 Clariant focuses on innovation for top spot in crop protection auxiliaries Clariant, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, is putting the focus firmly on products and innovation to enhance its package of support for the crop protection industry. With the promise to bring “a new perspective on science and service”, the producer of high quality adjuvants and other auxiliaries for crop protection formulations is making significant investments to help customers improve efficiency, reduce time to market and increase their competitiveness. more >

		Jan 12, 2012 EasyWhite Tan – ICIS Innovation Award Honors Clariant's Revolutionary Tanning Process Clariant's new EasyWhite Tan tanning process has been honored at this year's Innovation Awards organized by ICIS. The leading international information provider for the chemical industry recognises EasyWhite Tan for being especially environmentally friendlier. The new EasyWhite Tan method is considered the first fundamental advance in tanning for 125 years. more >

		Dec 7, 2011 Clariant goes extra mile for the cosmetics sector with GMP (ISO 22716) accreditation Clariant has gone the extra mile for its cosmetics’ industry customers with the achievement of global ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its global management system. The accomplishment reinforces Clariant’s commitment to be a leading partner for the personal care industry, guaranteeing globally-consistent products and processes to support more efficient product development by customers. more >

		Oct 31, 2011 Operationally on track, Süd-Chemie on target Clariant today announced sales of CHF 1.865 billion in the third quarter 2011, compared to CHF 1.709 billion in the previous year. This includes Süd-Chemie (SC) sales of CHF 356 million. In local currencies, sales growth amounted to 25%. In Swiss francs, year-on-year sales were only 9% higher as the Swiss franc continued to strengthen against most major currencies especially in the first half of the third quarter. more >

		Sep 27, 2011 Clariant launches Touch of Nature sensory sensations for personal care applications Clariant combines natural origins with advanced sensory effects in its new “Touch of Nature” range of personal care ingredients for skin, body and hair care formulations launched September 27, 2011. more >

		Sep 22, 2011 Performance that innovates - innovation that performs: Clariant at ITMA 2011 Clariant is launching more than 25 product, process and effect innovations during its daily "innovation sessions" at ITMA 2011. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers. more >

		Aug 25, 2011 Clariant partners with KitoZyme To meet the needs of Personal Care customers worldwide looking for natural and sustainable ingredients, Clariant has announced to enter a long-term partnership with KitoZyme, a leading edge manufacturer of biopolymers. The complete range of effective, sustainable and sensory enhancing biopolymers for personal care applications of KitoZyme will be available from October 2011 under Clariant trade names Vitipure™, Zenvivo™ and Velsan®. more >

		Aug 22, 2011 Clariant showcases record number of sustainable innovations at ITMA 2011 At ITMA 2011, Clariant will launch more than 25 product, process and effect innovations during its daily “innovation sessions” at Booth H4-A150-151. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers. more >

		July 27, 2011 Solid performance in a difficult environment - full-year guidance confirmed Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced sales of CHF 1.870 billion in the second quarter 2011, compared to CHF 1.894 billion in the previous year. This includes Süd-Chemie (SC) sales of CHF 216 million for May and June. In local currencies, sales growth amounted to 14%. Due to the massive appreciation of the Swiss franc against most major currencies, sales were 1% lower in Swiss francs year-on-year. more >

		July 18, 2011 Clariant partners with Levi’s® Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has played a key role in the development of the brand new 511™ Skinny Jeans and Trucker Jacket for commuter cyclists. The Levi’s® brand consulted with technology-expert Clariant, a global supplier of specialty effects for textile, in order to implement the invisible but powerful technology that makes the 511™ Commuter Series so unique. more >

		July 7, 2011 New initiatives support Clariant’s CSR commitment in Asia Clariant, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, is extending its worldwide commitment to CSR in the Asia Pacific region through hands-on community initiatives and active support for local educational programs. more >

		June 20, 2011 Clariant at the ‘Celebration of Molecules’ Event. With the motto, ‘The Variety of Colors’, Clariant presented itself with a booth and different lectures at the “Fest der Moleküle” (Celebration of Molecules) in Basel from 17th – 18th of June. more >

		June 8, 2011 Clariant launches collector protection package at Intersolar 2011. Clariant launches its new long-term protection package for extending a solar collector’s life. Clariant’s new cleaning liquid Antifrogen® SOL CLEAN, making its market debut at Intersolar 2011, complements Clariant’s trusted Antifrogen SOL HT heat transfer fluid which protects solar systems from corrosive attack, even in extreme environments. more >

		June 7, 2011 Clariant welcomes investors, financial analysts and editors from the global financial and press sectors to its Capital Markets and Media Days held respectively on June 7 and 8, 2011 in London. Members of our Executive Committee, Business Unit Heads, as well as Clariant`s Head of Group Technology Services will give an insight into our profitable growth strategy, the way we are doing business, and our commitment to “Sustain, Improve, Create Value”. more >

		February 16, 2011 Clariant successfully completes restructuring in 2010; profitability to further improve in 2011 Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that 2010 sales totaled CHF 7.120 billion, compared to CHF 6.614 billion in 2009. This represents an increase of 13% in local currency and 8% in Swiss francs. more >

		February 9, 2011 Plastic Colors will Reflect Changing Times, Clariant ColorForward™2012 Predicts In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility. more >

		December 15, 2010 Clariant Builds Innovation Center in Frankfurt Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant is planning to expand its global research and development (R&D) activities at its site in Frankfurt, Germany. The new, 23,000 square meter “Clariant Innovation Center” is due to be completed by the end of 2012. It will provide space for 500 people. more >

		November 24, 2010 New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011 The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant is transforming its 37-hectar company premises in Muttenz into a completely new industrial park. Around 16 hectars of the area will be available to interested companies that may want to settle there. “Infrapark® Baselland” is scheduled to start up at the beginning of 2011. more >

		August 31, 2010 Clariant’s Advanced Denim triggers a revolution in resource-saving production with innovative products Clariant unveils Pad/Sizing-Ox a revolutionary eco-efficient dyeing procedure that gives brand owners and retailers new opportunities to offer fashionable, high quality jeans based on the most sustainable, resource-saving production method to date. more >

		May 31, 2010 Power Your Performance with Clariant at K 2010 Clariant’s commitment to deliver the material innovations, processing advances and support essential to the success of its plastics sector customers will be reinforced under the motto “Power Your Performance” at K 2010 in Düsseldorf this October. The specialty chemicals expert will demonstrate its active approach to addressing fundamental issues as safety, efficiency and ecology, which are now facing designers, processors and manufacturers across the broad range of plastics’ markets. more >

		April 22, 2010 Clariant Supports Expo 2010 in Shanghai with Sponsorship of Swiss Pavilion Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is supporting the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai as a silver sponsor. The Expo will be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010 in Shanghai with the theme of “Better City, Better Life”. "Our sponsorship demonstrates good corporate citizenship by a Swiss company with operations in China. It resonates with Clariant’s commitment to the development and opportunities in the Chinese market,” said Per Sjoeberg, Head of the Greater China region of Clariant. "China is an important strategic focus for Clariant and has been one of our fast-growing regions in terms of market size and sales turnover in the past few years." more >

		April 13, 2010 Clariant Launches New Sun Care and Preservation Concepts Clariant’s launch of its Sun Care and Integrated Preservation concepts to in-cosmetics 2010 visitors heralds new opportunities for formulators to easily boost the efficacy of UV absorbers in sunscreens and to reduce the use of preservatives in cosmetic formulations. Both concepts offer cost- and time-saving benefits to formulators. more >

		March 31, 2010 Increased Optimism, Seamless Technology, Self-Expression and Rediscovered Beauty to Shape 2011 Color Choices, Clariant Says Colors for 2011 will be brighter and more lively, reflecting a renewed sense of optimism in a world still struggling with natural and man-made crises, according to ColorForward™, the respected plastics color forecasting service from Clariant Masterbatches. At the same time, consumers can be expected to respond more to technology, materials and emotions that stimulate the senses in ways that go beyond the merely visible. more >

		March 11, 2010 Annual Report 2009 In 2009 we focused on generating cash, lowering costs, and reducing complexity in order to close the performance gap with our peers. Our strategic focus is already starting to deliver. However, we must continue to restructure in 2010 to create a strong platform for profitable growth. more >

		Febraury 16, 2010 Full Year Results 2009 Clariant reports progressively improving operating profitability and a strong cash flow during a challenging 2009, and announced sales of CHF 6.614 billion in the full-year 2009, compared to CHF 8.071 billion in 2008. This represents a decline of 18% in Swiss francs or 14% in local currency. more >

		Febraury 09, 2010 Clariant Showcases Trusted Color and Performance Materials at MD&M West 2010 Clariant Masterbatches presents the latest in its color and performance-enhancing materials designed to bring cutting-edge functionality and aesthetics to medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging at MD&M West 2010. The materials form part of its ‘Trusted Color and Performance’ package of dedicated service and expertise, product reliability and innovative material performance unveiled for the first time to MD&M West visitors. The package aims to give manufacturers in these highly-demanding sectors the confidence they need to achieve product design and performance flexibility while taking into account safety and regulatory compliance. more >