# Clariant expands pigments laboratory in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Clariant Pigments expanded its state-of-the-art pigments laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg, South Africa, to service the Middle East and Africa paints and coatings market. The investment increases local value-added color support services and employment opportunities.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-02-03
- Where: Krugersdorp near Johannesburg, South Africa
- Starts operating: 3 Feb 2021
- Status: completed
- Products: pigments, pigment preparations
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Clariant](https://endata.com/companies/426.md)

## Sources

- [clariant.com](https://www.clariant.com/pt/Corporate/News/2021/02/A-vibrant-start-to-the-new-year-Clariant-expands-pigments-laboratory-for-the-African-market), 2021-02-01: "Clariant Pigments has welcomed the new year with the expansion of its new state-of-the-art pigments’ laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg, an African showcase for sustainable color technology."

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