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May 15, 2012
Advanced Denim by Clariant – The full colors of sustainability
At the forthcoming Denim by Première Vision from 23-24 May 2012 in Paris, Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will showcase the essential new products and technologies with which brands can truly differentiate their jeans. more >
May 14, 2012
New Clariant Catofin® Propane Dehydrogenation Catalyst delivers significant savings
Süd-Chemie AG, a Clariant group company, has announced that its breakthrough in CATOFIN® propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst has been successful in
delivering a significant increase in propylene selectivity, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. more >
May 14, 2012
New Clariant Liquid Color Technology Developed for Polyolefin Blow Molding
New liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of polyolefins (highand low-density polyethylene and polypropylene). Initial testing in monolayer containers shows that these highly compatible systems allow for higher pigment loadings and lower usage rates, while practically eliminating past challenges related to screw slippage. more >
May 08, 2012
Clariant Showcases at AC Show Innovation, Expertise and Commitment to U.S. Market
Here at the American Coatings (AC) Show, booth #1820, Clariant is exhibiting a range of high-end products from its Pigments, Additives and Industrial & Consumer Specialties Business Units that provide innovative solutions to U.S. customers. These solutions include Easily Dispersible (ED) pigments and new Hostatint® TS tinter colorants; Ceridust® and Licocene® waxes; Hostavin® dispersion light stabilizer and Exolit® AP flame retardant additives; and its new Dispersogen® multifunctional agent for universal pigment dispersion. more >
May 07, 2012
Clariant showcases “Sustainability meets Performance” paper solutions at Zellcheming 2012
Clariant presents the paper industry with an extended portfolio of functional and optical performance-enhancers and process chemicals focused on cost-optimization, environmental benefits and high-performance at Zellcheming Expo 2012 (June 26-28, 2012, Wiesbaden, Germany). more >
May 03, 2012
Clariant delivers resilient performance
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced first quarter sales of CHF 1.945 billion, compared to CHF 1.717 billion in the previous-year period. Sales grew 18% in local currencies and 13% in Swiss francs, mainly driven by the acquisition of Süd-Chemie. On a like-for-like basis, sales declined 2% in local currencies year-on-year. more >
April 26, 2012
Clariant Meets Rising Customer Demand for Improved Humidity Protection of Medical Devices
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a member of the Clariant Group, offers an innovative solution to meet growing demands from medical diagnostics and device customers for improved protection against excess humidity. Süd-Chemie’s antidusting Advanced Desiccant Polymer (ADP®) delivers exceptional adsorbent capabilities that are integrated directly into thermoplastics used in packaging or the device itself. more >
April 25, 2012
Clariant and Schoeller help Under Armour develop new coldblack® sportswear collection
Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Schoeller, a Swiss company specializing in innovative textile technologies, helped US-based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack® sportswear collection which displays advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is already creating a sensation in the US sports market. more >
April 25, 2012
Clariant supports sustainability and performance in China’s leather and footwear sectors
Functionality-, productivity- and environment-focused products and systems, designed to support sustainability and performance in China’s leather and footwear sectors, will be central to Clariant’s eye-catching presence at the 22nd Shoes & Leather Guangzhou exhibition (Booth 0110, Hall 11.2, May 30 – June 1, 2012). more >
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