Clariant celebrates
its 30th anniversary

30 years of greater chemistry

Since its founding in 1995, Clariant has been at the forefront of the chemical industry – driven by curiosity, bold ideas, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. As we mark this milestone in 2025, we invite you to join us in celebrating three decades of pioneering advancements and innovations to the world of chemistry.

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30 Years of Clariant:
A Look Back
at Our History

30 Acts of Kindness

As we celebrate our past achievements, this is also an opportunity for us to thank the communities that have welcomed and supported us over the last 30 years. That's why we have launched the '30 Acts of Kindness' initiative in partnership with the Clariant Foundation. The goal is to donate to 30 charitable organisations around the world based on employee suggestions. Stay tuned to learn more about these projects soon!

Real people of Clariant – with us for 30 years

Get to know more Real People of Clariant in this video

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Carmen Sagmeister

Carmen Sagmeister has dedicated her entire career to the Rhine-Main site so far, starting as an industrial clerk apprentice in 1994.
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Ferdi Schmitz

Ferdi Schmitz sees himself as the "Godfather of Knapsack" for young talents. In 45 years, he experienced all facets of being a chemical technician - from laboratories to production facilities. Continuous learning and thinking outside the box characterized his career.
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José Luis Arranz

José Luis Arranz embodies dedication with over 40 years at Clariant's Suzano site in Brazil. Starting as a trainee in 1981, this mechanical engineer progressed from roles in maintenance, engineering, and utilities to become site manager.
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Richard Allen

Richard Allen stands out as Clariant's longest-serving employee, with an extraordinary 51-year career at the Louisville site.
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Sadhana Kulkarni

In 1988, Sadhana Kulkarni made history as her company's first female chemist. Today, she leads Clariant's Product Stewardship Affairs in India. Her remarkable career spans roles from Quality Assurance to Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs.
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Takashi Yamashita

Takashi Yamashita joined Kasei Hoechst in 1988, remaining loyal to the surfactant division despite numerous company name changes
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🎉 Happy 30th Birthday to us! 🎂 Looks like even our headquarters wanted a slice of the celebration! 🍰 And when you turn 30, you deserve a cake this big!

30 years ago, our journey began. A journey fueled by innovation, passion, and a commitment to advancing specialty chemicals.

Big thanks to our hashtag#RealPeopleofClariant, our valued customers, shareholders, and partners who have made these 30 years unforgettable. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and even more excited for what’s ahead.

Here’s to the next 30 years of #GreaterChemistry!

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Clariant celebrates its 30th anniversary

30 years of greater chemistry

30 Years of Clariant: A Look Back at Our History

30 Acts of Kindness

Real people of Clariant – with us for 30 years

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Clariant celebrates
its 30th anniversary

30 Years of Clariant:
A Look Back
at Our History