Clariant, a specialty chemical company, completed the acquisition of the US attapulgite business assets of BASF, a chemical producer, for $60m. "This acquisition is a perfect example of our disciplined approach to bolt-on acquisitions as it provides tangible synergies, strengthens one of our core segments and brings us closer to our 2025 targets. At the same time, the acquisition is another step forward in the energy transition away from fossil-based fuels,” Conrad Keijzer, Clariant CEO.