Clariant
Develops and supplies high-performance polymer filaments and tailored materials for industrial 3D printing, enabling functional end-use parts with enhanced durability and sustainability.
- CEO / Founder
- Conrad Keijzer
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Post-IPO
- Key Investors
- SABIC
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA-HI-GF10 filament; Customized 3D printer filaments; Polymer additives for AM
Technological Advantage
Proprietary material formulations (e.g., high-impact glass fiber-reinforced PLA) achieve superior mechanical properties vs. standard filaments, verified through in-house 3D printing and testing; advantage is defensible via trade secrets and R&D capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces material costs by up to 20% through optimized formulations (e.g., glass fiber-reinforced PLA) while improving part strength and printability, accelerating adoption of additive manufacturing for production applications.
How They Differentiate
Offers tailored filament solutions with integrated colorants and additives, unlike BASF's broad polymer portfolio, providing 30% faster print optimization and direct customer co-development support for specific end-use conditions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods seeking customized, high-quality 3D printing materials.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Electronics; Consumer Goods; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
BASF SE; Evonik Industries AG; Dow Chemical Company
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
EBITDA margin increased to 17.8% in 2025, up 180 basis points YoY; sales from continuing operations reached CHF 5.198 billion in 2022.
Major Milestones
Launched dedicated 3D Printing business in 2017; Released PLA-HI-GF10 filament for industrial 3D printing; Portion of 3D printing materials portfolio acquired by Royal DSM