Clariant Announces Global Price Increase

26/09/2006 - 11:35

Clariant (SWX:CLN) today announced a global price increase of 4 to
6 percent across all its product lines and services.

These adjustments are necessary to address the globally increased
costs for raw materials as well as energy and logistics. Customers
will be contacted individually regarding the specifics of the price
increases as they apply to their situation. Clariant remains committed
to a continuous supply of its products and a high level of service and
innovation to meet its customers' requirements.

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Clariant - Exactly your chemistry.

Clariant is a global leader in the field of specialty chemicals.
Strong business relationships, commitment to outstanding service and
wide-ranging application know-how make Clariant a preferred partner
for its customers.

Clariant, which is represented on five continents with over 100
group companies, employs around 22,500 people. Headquartered in
Muttenz near Basel, Switzerland, it generated sales of around CHF 8.2
billion in 2005.

Clariant's businesses are organized in five divisions: Textile,
Leather & Paper Chemicals, Pigments & Additives, Functional Chemicals,
Life Science Chemicals and Masterbatches.

Clariant is committed to sustainable growth springing from its own
innovative strength. Clariant's innovative products play a key role in
its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or else add value
to their end products. The company's success is based on the know-how
of its people and their ability to identify new customer needs at an
early stage and to work together with customers to develop innovative,
efficient solutions.