Clariant announced a reorganization of its Waxes Business Line.

Clariant Corp., Sulzbach, Germany, announced a reorganization of its Waxes Business Line, designed to capitalize on strong growth forecasts for the additives segment. Heinz Ehrhardt, director of Production and Engineering, assumes the additional responsibilities of research and development management, the company said. The research and development unit has been split into the research department, headed by Franz-Leo Heinrichs, and the development department, led by Ernst Krendlinger. The company said the reorganization is designed to “intensify contacts with customers and meet customer requirements more quickly and competently.”