The new office and team will be able to narrow the relationship with customers in Central and North China
With localized expertise, Clariant is committed to providing customized catalyst solutions and services
Shandong is an economic province that offers opportunities for production optimization
Munich, Germany, December 13, 2017 - Clariant, the world's leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, today announced the opening of a new Catalyst Business Unit in Qingdao, Shandong Province, to enhance its service to customers in Central and North China. In January, Clariant has opened a new office in Yinchuan, and with its strong local presence, the expansion aims to strengthen its commitment to supporting China's refining and chemicals industry and boosting growth in the industry.
Shandong Province is a major economic and industrial province as well as a major concentration of refining, petrochemical and chemical companies and with its new office in Qingdao, Clariant will promote close cooperation with regional industries such as Shandong, Henan and Hebei, And implementing best catalyst solutions Customers will benefit from personalized consulting and sales support for further enhanced technical services and faster response times Taking advantage of Clariant's technological innovations worldwide, Clariant specialists in China and the rest of the world will support local teams.
In his strategic plan, Thomas Wenger, Clariant Catalyst's business unit director, said: "It is important to shorten the distance between our customers and the company, so we are aggressively expanding our operations in China and making decisions that are closely related to our customers Giving us more autonomy, which gives us a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges that we are able to provide tailored support for China's industrial transformation with its innovative and sustainable catalyst technology solutions. "
Optimized production of formaldehyde and other chemicals is a fundamental requirement for the industry in the region and Clariant offers several leading catalyst technologies that address this need. An example of this is the new FAMAX® DS family of catalysts, Efficiency and low energy consumption produce high quality formaldehyde.
Shandong province is the province that owns the largest number of refineries and Clariant is able to provide leading oil upgrade catalysts to support the rapid growth of such plants. S-Zorb ™ catalysts enable refinery gasoline products to meet the latest national standards Requirements, while reducing hydrogen consumption and research octane number (RON) loss.
In the meantime, as China becomes increasingly concerned with improving air quality, controlling emissions has become another concern for manufacturers and the public. Clariant's EnviCat® family of VOC catalysts demonstrates a robust and cost-effective solution to this challenge Program High performance catalysts are effective in removing harmful VOCs and carbon monoxide while significantly reducing plant energy consumption.
™ TRADEMARK FAMAX® and EnviCat® are registered trademarks of Clariant.