Reliant’s quick response allows you the freedom to focus on your business.

The strategic alliance between Reliant and Clariant provides two major benefits. Our customers get the largest selection of Clariant dyes and chemistry for aluminum anodizing — many of them patented and exclusive – combined with expert technical support from Reliant’s knowledgeable professionals.

Our strategic alliance allows us the flexibility to offer tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of individual regions, the changing demands of the industry, and each customer’s individual needs.

We offer multiple package sizes to accommodate any production volume. Using our global supply chain and distribution network, we provide timely shipment and prompt customer service.


100 Years of History

A global producer of dyes and chemistry for anodized aluminum for nearly 70 years.

1886Sandoz Ltd. was established in Basel, Switzerland.
1949First experiments coloring anodized aluminum were conducted in the Dyes Division of Sandoz Ltd. This was later transferred to Durand & Huguenin who became the market leader.
1969Sandoz reacquired Durand & Huguenin and the worldwide aluminum dye business.
1995Clariant was formed from the chemicals group of Sandoz Ltd.
1997Clariant acquired the specialty chemicals business of Hoechst (Germany).
2008Clariant and Reliant established a strategic alliance to serve anodizers throughout North America.

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Quality Assurance and Environmental Safety

You can have confidence in the quality and integrity of the products we manufacture. We are globally certified (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) and have complete control of the manufacturing process from the raw materials to the finished product.

We are one of the leading companies that offer Environmental Health and Safety Affairs (ESHA) support and provide updated information regarding certification of Environmental Standards.

We’re committed to helping you with our global product stewardship team. With our dedication to the highest manufacturing standards, product safety and technical service, you know you are getting the best colorants and chemicals available.

We thoroughly analyze, investigate and document all of our products for:

  • Global Registration
  • REACH, RoHS
  • Heavy Metal Content
  • Toxicological Properties
  • Ecological Properties

Technical Services and Laboratory Analysis

Whether it’s in the field or in the lab, Reliant’s technical staff works hand-in-hand with customers to optimize their efficiency using our time-proven application methods and innovative process improvements.

We provide all necessary application tests for anodizing, coloring and sealing aluminum. We can recommend the ideal colorants, chemicals and process parameters to meet the most demanding production requirements. Our fully-equipped lab is ideally suited to troubleshoot the most complex problems confronting anodizers and manufacturers.

To help you achieve your production goals, we can:

  • Analyze your chemistry
  • Consult with your personnel
  • Guide you toward a resolution
  • Duplicate your conditions in the lab using our pilot anodizing line

Our in-house capabilities include:

  • 850 square-foot Laboratory
  • 100 liter Pilot Line
  • Type II & III Anodizing
  • Electrolytic Color
  • Wet Chemistry
  • Spectrophotometry

Support for the Aluminum Anodizing Industry

Reliant is committed to a sustainable future for the aluminum business. That’s why we’ve teamed up with other industry advocates to promote the benefits of anodized aluminum.

The Aluminum Association is the industry’s leading voice in Washington, DC. It provides global standards, industry statistics and expert knowledge to member companies and policy makers nationwide. Highly engaged in public policy and technical forums, the Association is committed to advancing aluminum as the sustainable metal of choice around the world. www.aluminum.org

The Aluminum Anodizers Council supports its members – and users of anodized aluminum – through education, advocacy and promotion. AAC promotes the common interest of its members – firms engaged in aluminum anodizing, suppliers of products and services used in the anodizing of aluminum products or purchasers of anodized finishes. www.anodizing.org

The Aluminum Extruders Council is an international trade association dedicated to advancing the effective use of aluminum extrusion in North America. AEC is committed to bringing comprehensive information about extrusion’s characteristics, applications, environmental benefits, design and technology to users, product designers, engineers and the academic community. Further, AEC is focused on enhancing the ability of its members to meet the emerging demands of the market through sharing knowledge and best practices. www.aec.org

The National Association for Surface Finishing represents the interests of businesses, technologists and professionals in the surface coatings industry. Its highly regarded programs and activities are informed by NASF’s mission to advance an environmentally and economically sustainable future for the finishing industry and promote the vital role of surface technology in the global manufacturing value chain. www.nasf.org

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