Clariant Masterbatches Acquires Latin American Manufacturer

Published: November 28, 2007, By pffc-online.com

PRESS RELEASE

SWITZERLAND | Clariant Masterbatches has received regulatory approval to purchase Master Andino S.A. in Columbia. The transaction will strengthen Clariant's ability to offer value to its customers throughout Colombia. Clariant will acquire the product inventory, equipment, and business portfolio of Master Andino and will continue manufacturing at the existing Master Andino plant until early 2008, when both operations will be merged in a newly constructed Clariant Masterbatches facility in Cota, on the outskirts of Bogota. See clariant.com.