Clariant Wins 2025 Schneider Electric Supplier Award

Key highlights
  • Clariant's Exolit™ OP Technology offers halogen-free flame retardant solutions.
  • Clariant invested significantly in Daya Bay production sites in China.
  • GreenScreen® methodology supports high circularity and low toxicity materials.
  • Clariant is a Tier 3 supplier in Schneider Electric's value chain.

Recognition for Innovation

Clariant's Additives business received the 2025 Schneider Electric Outstanding Supplier Award at the Global Supplier Day in Copenhagen. This award highlights Clariant's strategic role in Schneider's upstream value chain, despite not being a direct supplier.

Halogen-Free Flame Retardants

Clariant is recognized for its leadership in halogen-free flame retardant solutions, particularly its Exolit™ OP Technology. This technology meets stringent safety standards and is supported by a strong portfolio of patents and proprietary technologies.

Investment in Supply Resilience

To ensure a reliable supply of critical materials, Clariant has made significant investments in its Daya Bay production sites in China. These measures have strengthened the partnership with Schneider Electric.

Strategic Collaboration

The partnership between Clariant and Schneider Electric focuses on transitioning to safer, halogen-free flame retardant systems. The implementation of GreenScreen® methodology has enabled the integration of high circularity and low toxicity materials, supporting Schneider Electric's environmental goals.

Innovative Value Chain Model

Clariant's position as a Tier 3 supplier in Schneider Electric's value chain exemplifies a new model for value chain collaboration. This approach secures access to high-value-added technologies and demonstrates how innovation can be unlocked through deep collaboration beyond Tier 1 suppliers.

Source: Clariant

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