LANXESS opens global research and development center for NBR in France
German specialty chemicals group LANXESS today officially opened its new research and development center for synthetic rubber and a new administrative building at its French site in La Wantzenau (Alsace).
Chemistry and know-how in the fight against arsenic in drinking water
Water is the most important substance of all to life. Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is highlighting the overriding importance of this substance with a variety of activities complementing its chemistry and know-how as part of its "Year of Water 2010" initiative.
Construction starts on first LANXESS plant in Russia
German specialty chemicals group LANXESS is today officially starting work on construction of its first production facility in Russia.
LANXESS emerges strengthened from the crisis
The specialty chemicals company LANXESS more than tripled EBITDA pre exceptionals to EUR 233 million in the first quarter of 2010 due to improved economic conditions worldwide, in particular in Asia and Latin America.
LANXESS and TSRC to create rubber joint venture in China
Germany’s LANXESS and Taiwan’s TSRC Corporation will enter into a 50:50 joint venture in Greater China called LANXESS-TSRC (Nantong) Chemical Industrial Company Ltd.
Car maker Audi relies on LANXESS materials for the new flagship A8 model
German car maker Audi is using LANXESS technology in its new flagship A8 model.
Saltigo undertakes major expansion of production
Saltigo, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals group LANXESS, is significantly expanding production at its Leverkusen site.
100,000 tons of high-tech plastics in Wuxi
On April 24 this year LANXESS Semi-Crystalline Products business unit reached a milestone when production of high-tech plastics at the company’s compounding facility in Wuxi, China passed the 100,000-ton mark.
LANXESS Wins PR Report Award 2010 for the “100 Years of Synthetic Rubber” campaign
LANXESS has been recognized for its global communication campaign on the 100-year anniversary of synthetic rubber.
LANXESS expands capacities for high-tech plastics in China
LANXESS will expand capacities at its state-of-the-art compounding plant for high-tech plastics in Wuxi, China.
LANXESS increases prices for iron oxides
With immediate effect, specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG is increasing its prices worldwide for iron oxide pigments by up to EUR 100 per metric ton.
Bayferrox on track for further success
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is showcasing itself at Bauma 2010, the world’s biggest trade fair for the building industry, which takes place in Munich from April 19 – 25, 2010.
LANXESS CFO heads Institutional Investor ranking
LANXESS’ Chief Financial Officer Matthias Zachert has been voted Europe’s top CFO in the chemicals sector by the buy- and sell-side, according to the annual rankings of the well-renowned, U.S.-based magazine Institutional Investor.
LANXESS: Increased prices for chloroprene rubber
The Technical Rubber Products (TRP) business unit of specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG will increase its prices for CR (chloroprene rubber) globally effective April 1, 2010.
Expansion of basic chemicals facilities at LANXESS on schedule
In the coming weeks, the capacity expansion program for chlorotoluenes, cresols and their derivatives that LANXESS AG announced in late October 2008 will reach completion.
A highlight of the LANXESS Water Year 2010
A growing world population, environmental pollution, climate change and wells that are drying up will make water as valuable as oil in the next few decades.
LANXESS increases prices for polyamide 6.6 products and rubber chemicals
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is going to increase the prices for certain plastics and rubber chemicals effective April 1, 2010 due to higher costs.
Lightweight construction through evolution of hybrid technology
“Lightweight construction through evolution of hybrid technology” is the motto chosen by LANXESS for its stand at this year’s VDI conference on “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” in Mannheim.
Injection-molded spare wheel recess with a bodywork-reinforcing effect
Its outstanding stiffness and strength open the door to new applications in automotive engineering for highly reinforced polyamide 6 as an alternative to sheet steel, aluminum and glass-mat-reinforced thermoplastics (GMT).
Front end produced by hybrid technology with organic plastic sheet
The plastic-metal composite technology invented by LANXESS, also known as hybrid technology, has become firmly established in the automotive industry for the manufacture of lightweight, high-strength structural parts such as front ends, pedal support brackets and brake pedals.
