Clariant was formed in 1995 as a spin off from the chemical company Sandoz, which was itself established in Basel in 1886. Through our direct lineage, we have amassed knowledge and experience of chemistry and industry spanning approximately 150 years.
Clariant expanded through the incorporation of the speciality chemicals business of Hoechst (Germany) in 1997, and the acquisitions of BTP plc (UK) in 2000 and Ciba’s Masterbatches division in 2006. In 2008, we acquired the leading U.S. colorant suppliers Rite Systems and Ricon Colors. The latest acquisition, the highly-innovative specialty chemicals company Süd-Chemie (Germany), was completed on 21 April 2011.
Clariant AG is a global specialty chemicals company, headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, that is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Clariant organizational structure comprises 11 Business Units, as well as Business Services, Group Technology Services, regional Service Centers, and Corporate Center, where key functions are centralized. The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the Group.