Feature Stories

		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 >

		Jauary 15, 2010 Clariant Oil Services Expands Business with Chevron-Duri Indonesia Clariant Oil Services, a business unit of Clariant International Ltd, has signed a “Heavy Oil Services” contract to supply Chevron-Duri in Indonesia with products and services for the Duri steam flood. Steam flooding is an enhanced oil recovery method that injects steam into the reservoir to increase oil recovery. With a production of 200,000 barrels of crude oil each day, the Duri project is the largest steam flood oilfield in the world and the main source of oil production in Indonesia. more >

		February 18, 2009 Trends Influencing 2010 Color Preferences Revealed in Clariant Masterbatches Foreward Awareness of Global Connectedness and Environmental Responsibility Projected to Drive Consumer Color Preferences Strong feelings about increasing cultural unity and personal commitments to a better environment can be expected to make consumers more receptive to bright, layered colors, contrasted with earthy, neutral tones, according to the 2009 edition of ColorForward™. more >

		June 27, 2008 Installing New Bi- and Tri-Layer Blow Molding Machines To facilitate development of new, head-turning effects in plastic bottles for packaging-industry customers, Clariant Masterbatches has been installing new bi- and tri-layer blow molding machines at various sites on four continents. more >

		March 20, 2008 Safety for Little Pirates Parents are more aware of the safety issues surrounding children’s toys today than at any time previously. The lengthy collaboration between Playmobil and Clariant is proof that quality is catching on – because it creates trust. more >