Clariant capacity expansion for Pigments approved

- 50% capacity expansion at Azo pigments and pigments preparation plants in Roha, India approved

- Supports emerging market with low VOC pigment preparations

Muttenz, July 31, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is proceeding with a 50%

expansion in capacity at its Azo pigments and pigment preparations plants in Roha, India,

underlining the company’s commitment to provide customers in the region with high quality

products specifically tailored to their needs.This recently approved investment will also enhance the

capabilities and output at the site in a sustainable manner by reducing energy consumption and

expanding the range of low VOC-containing Pigments Preparations offered to the market.

These latest investments are intended to support the strong market growth in India. They also mark

another step in Clariant’s efforts to enhance its on-the-ground presence and offer more intimate

customer service to customers in the emerging Indian and Asian markets. Clariant is in the process

of doubling its marketing and sales organization in India, China and Indonesia throughout 2013.

“Our on-going efforts to strengthen our presence in India are part of a broader commitment to meet

growing demand here and in the rest of the region, and to give customers access to high quality,

sustainable products and technical support tailored to their local product development needs,”

comments Marco Cenisio, Senior Vice President & General Manager Business Units Pigments,

Clariant.

From Clariant