News
A year after the catastrophe in Fukushima: How Save the Children was able to use LANXESS’ donation.
November 23, 2011 | Company News
Japanese maestro conductor, Seiji Ozawa, is a guest at the LANXESS reception in Tokyo / Fitting culmination to the first ‘LANXESS Rubber Days’ in Japan
November 16, 2011 | Company News
17.000 kilometers, 43 punctures, 3 new tires, 1 new spoke and thousands of impressions.
After an epic journey through Europe and Asia Jon Lee and Micheil Gordon received a very warm welcome at their destination in Hong Kong. We talked to them after they crossed the finishing line. Read the whole interview here!
October 28, 2011 | Company News
LANXESS is committed to networking between Japan and Germany, and supports the celebrations on the 150-year anniversary of the partnership.
LANXESS expands portfolio with bio-based plasticizers
LANXESS is strengthening its commitment to renewable raw materials. The German specialty chemicals company aims to produce phthalate-free plasticizers from bio-based succinic acid from 2012 onwards. Its strategic partner is the U.S. company BioAmber, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
October 12, 2011 | Press Releases, Financial & Business, Performance Chemicals, Functional Chemicals
LANXESS strengthens global phthalate-free plasticizer portfolio
LANXESS is strengthening its global asset base and product portfolio for premium, environmentally-friendly phthalate-free plasticizers. The specialty chemicals company has agreed to acquire UNITEX Chemical Corporation located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
LANXESS strengthens commitment to Brazilian automotive sector
LANXESS is strengthening its commitment to Brazil with three major new investments totaling roughly EUR 30 million, or R$ 75 million, which will create more than 100 jobs.
LANXESS well equipped for the imminent boom in demand for "green tires"
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS expects a boost in demand for high-performance rubbers due to the European Union tire labeling legislation that comes into effect in 2012.
Sustainable mobility begins in the test tube
When it comes to the future of the car, chemist Dr. Werner Breuers is certain about one thing: “Intelligent chemical materials are a must if we are to achieve sustainable mobility and maybe even the zero-emissions car.”
September 09, 2011 | Press Releases, Financial & Business
LANXESS included in prominent global sustainability index
As of September 19, 2011, specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be listed for the first time in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World, a prominent global sustainability index. The DJSI is compiled once a year according to economic, ecological and social criteria.
LANXESS Young Euro Classic China Tour 2011
The LANXESS young.euro.classic China Tour 2011 kicked off in Changzhou / Strong commitment to Sino-German cooperation in ventures both artistic and commercial
South Korea plans tire labelling
Tire labelling in South Korea will become mandatory in 2012 / LANXESS “Rubber Day South Korea” will be ideal platform for discussing the topic
A Chancellor’s choice concert!
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Young Euro Classic concert, sponsored by LANXESS / Official opening of ‘Germany and India 2011 -2012: Infinite Opportunities’
At the “neXt Azubi” (“neXt Apprentice”) information event, school pupils learned about an apprenticed career as a ‘chemical technician’ with LANXESS
LANXESS listed in the FTSE4Good-Index
Index listing confirms LANXESS’ sustainable management
March 30, 2011 | Press Releases
LANXESS to cut CO2 emissions in goods transport by rail by 75 percent with Eco Plus
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is reducing its annual CO2 emissions in rail transport within Europe by around 75 percent from some 870 metric tons to around 220 metric tons.
Once a year the world turns its thoughts to this valuable resource: and LANXESS is joining them to celebrate World Water Day!
March 21, 2011 | Press Releases, Standorte national
LANXESS and its employees to support Japan relief effort
Following the devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan, LANXESS and its employees will contribute toward relief efforts.
LANXESS steps up commitment to biobased raw materials
LANXESS is strengthening its commitment to produce premium synthetic rubber from biobased raw materials. As part of this commitment, LANXESS has increased its minority shareholding in Gevo, Inc. that focuses on renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels.
January 17, 2011 | Corporate Responsibility
LANXESS, the German specialty chemicals group, is sponsoring a new cooperative endeavor, “LANXESS Summiteers in China”, bringing together some of the top mountain climbers from China and Europe to jointly summit two of the most demanding mountains in Tibet.
