2:11 min Additives

Clariant appoints Christian Kohlpaintner member of the Executive Committee

Christian Kohlpaintner, born 1963, joins Clariant from “Chemische Fabrik Budenheim”, Germany, one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialty phosphates and phosphoric acid, where he served as CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board. Prior to this he held various challenging ...
2:19 min Additives

Clariant opens strategic production facility in Zhenjiang, China

Leading specialty chemical company Clariant today formally opened a surfactants production facility in Zhenjiang, Eastern China. The plant, which is fully operational, has been designed to meet China’s growing demand for surfactants from various sectors such as personal care, paints ...
4:19 min Additives

New Clariant PET masterbatches effectively reduce O2 and CO2 permeation

Two new masterbatches from Clariant offer long-lasting protection against oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) permeation in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Offered under the CESA®-absorb brand name, the new masterbatches use a combination of ingredients that remains stable ...
4:20 min Additives

New Clariant PET masterbatches effectively reduce O2 and CO2 permeation

Two new masterbatches fromClariant offer long-lasting protection against oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2)permeation in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Offered under theCESA®-absorb brand name, the new masterbatches use a combination of ingredients thatremains stable ...
2:50 min Additives

Gabriel-Chemie Group defies the crisis

Additional machines have been installed and staffing levels increased for the production of colour and additive masterbatches at the Gabriel-Chemie Group’s European sites.Production capacity at the main works in Gumpoldskirchen/Austria has been increased by 2,000 tons p.a. with six ...
4:10 min Additives

Gabriel-Chemie at FAKUMA 2009: Additives pro PET processing and based on PLA, a colour concept keeping with the spirit of times

Additives for PET processingIn response to customer and market demands a number of ...
3:13 min Barrier materials

ColorMatrix to launch advanced Barrier Technology at drinktec 2009

  ColorMatrix, the leading global innovator in plastic liquid colourants ...
7:23 min Additives

Clariant reports strong cash flow despite continuing weak demand

Sales in Q2 down 21% in local currencies and 24% in CHF Operating income before exceptional items decreases to CHF 69 million from CHF 143 million in the second quarter 2008 but improved from CHF -13 million in the first quarter Cash flow from operations improved to CHF 184 ...
4:33 min Barrier materials

FDA approves Constar's new DiamondClear® technology for PET Containers

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Constar (OTC: ...
3:50 min Additives

PolyOne’s breakthrough technologies, sustainable solutions respond to customer demand, highlight innovation

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced its recent introduction of new technology platforms and biopolymer solutions helped capture several hundred qualified sales leads within a week of ...