Clariant invests over $20m in Mexico production site

Published: 16-Jan-2013 Featured companies: Clariant Personal Care
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Site opened in Coatzacoalcos


Clariant, a specialty chemicals company, has opened a new production site for its Industrial & Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, following an investment of over $20m.

The new site, which includes an extension of four hectares, will produce several chemical specialties and technological solutions for different markets, including personal care. The site also signals the commitment of Clariant to the industrial community in Mexico and Latin America.

Hariolf Kottmann, Clariant ceo, said: “With the opening of this site in Coatzacoalcos, Clariant will strengthen the competitive solutions for which we are known by our clients around the world. Mexico is a key player for our operations in Latin America and this site will be an important reference for the international standards of innovation, sustainability and competitiveness that we want to consolidate within the region.”

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