Clariant Denies Competition Law Violation Claim by Dow Europe

MT Newswires · 1d ago
11:34 PM EDT, 07/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Clariant (CLN.SW) rejected Dow Europe's allegations in a legal claim filed with the court of Dortmund in Germany for violation of the 2020 European Union competition law on the ethylene purchasing market. Dow Europe filed claims against four companies, including the Swiss specialty chemicals group, and seeks compensation for damages totaling 1.1 billion euros, according to a July 17 filing. Clariant noted that it will "adamantly" defend its position in the proceedings.