Clariant Announces New Pigments Lab in South Africa
MUTTENZ, Switzerland – Clariant Pigments recently expanded its new pigments laboratory in Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg, South Africa, which will be a showcase for sustainable color technology. To be officially opened and inaugurated in early 2021, the new facility will serve the emerging Middle East and Africa paints and coatings market.
Marking a commitment to its business in South Africa, Clariant’s investment in the laboratory, which has taken more than 12 months to complete, will increase local value-added color support services to the coatings industry across Africa, Turkey and the Middle East. The new facility also offers increased local employment opportunities and in-house skills development training in color technologies.