Mumbai: Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the launch of two new pigment dispersions for the Indian printing industry, at the Asia Coat + Ink Show 2015. With the launch of Permajet IN-C and Flexonyl WF, Clariant will actively demonstrate its commitment to creating value for its customers. These pigment dispersions are launched to address the needs of the non-impact printing and packaging industries, respectively.

Dr. Deepak Parikh, Region President – India, Middle East and Africa, Clariant, was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the Asia Coat + Ink Show 2015.

Dr. Parikh said, “We are excited to offer long-term solutions that cater to the unmet needs of the printing and packaging industries in India. We look forward to a deeper partnership with our customers to help generate significant revenues for their operations. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation is a true differentiator for us to stay ahead in the competitive and dynamic global market scenario. We are accelerating change and will continue to deliver on our hypergrowth strategy in 2015, fulfilling our commitments to all our stakeholders, as India’s attractive market stays at the core of Clariant’s global focus.”

Mr. Sambit Roy, Regional Director – Marketing and Sales (Pigments), Clariant in India, added, “The features of our newly launched pigment dispersions are innovated in line with the demands put forward by brand owners. These products fully support the recent trend of intelligent packaging that brands are adopting, thus offering more information, in a vibrant manner to consumers via packaging and labelling. Additionally, brands are also concentrating more on vibrant outdoor campaigns. Clariant’s pigment dispersions enable brands to achieve deeper consumer engagement by way of efficient processing.  Clariant in India is fully geared up to stay ahead in the market with its range of superior pigment dispersion, tailor made to suit the needs of brand owners.”

Dr. Uwe Dahlmann, Head – India, MEA and SEAP, BU Pigments, Clariant International, said, “Clariant’s Pigments Business Unit has repositioned itself toward a more innovation-driven business. A clear focus on attractive markets and customers forms a key element of Clariant’s five-pillar growth strategy. The launch of these products will support our evolution in the domestic Indian market where we continue to see double digit figures.”