LATIN AMERICA
Clariant in Latin America
Clariant reached Latin America in 1997 , after the company ’ s joint venture with Hoechst ( a chemist enterprise with more than 50 years of operations in the region ). However , they have taken the overall Clariant experience to meet regional needs , offering a portfolio of high quality applications and innovative products available for immediate demand .
In Latin America , Clariant has physical presence in eight countries : Mexico , Argentina , Brazil , Chile , Colombia , Guatemala , Peru and Venezuela .
In Brazil , Clariant has a place of great importance in the context of research and development within the industrial area of Suzano ( near São Paulo ) and a production plant in Jacareí . They have also integrated a laboratory that adds value to the final application and serves as a training center .
Innovations in color
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