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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Additives for PET processingIn response to customer and market demands a number of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) today urged restraint in the use of degradable additives in PET packaging. NAPCOR, the trade organization for the PET packaging industry, is concerned that no data has been made publicly available to substantiate or ...

LyondellBasell Industries will participate in Chinaplas 2009, which will be held from May 18 to 21, 2009 at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China.  LyondellBasell’s stand will be located at Hall 10.2, Stand No E31.The company will feature the ...