Clariant Company Description
Clariant is among the world's largest specialty chemicals companies. Its largest business units make functional chemicals such as biocides, industrial ingredients, and detergents as well as chemicals and dyes for textiles and leather. Clariant's other segments make pigments for inks, paints, and plastics and Masterbatches, which are highly concentrated additives for plastics and textiles. It added to that last unit in 2006 with an acquisition from Ciba. It is also among the leading manufacturers of de-icing agents and fire retardants. The company is focusing on its fast-growing fine and specialty chemicals and on expanding operations in Asia.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Clariant's organization from inception to current status.
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