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.
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: 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.
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.
New PBT blends for exterior truck cab components
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) blends can be used in many different ways in the production of paneling/moldings and add-on body parts for truck cabs.
LANXESS invests in leather applications technology
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is focusing on optimizing its top coat systems, especially those used for automotive leathers, and on expanding its share of the market.
LANXESS starts up “sugar cane” power plant
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has started up a new on-site power plant at its location in Porto Feliz in Brazil.
The Performance Butadiene Rubbers (PBR) business unit of specialty chemicals group LANXESS is considering the possibility of manufacturing ESBR-BMB (emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber black masterbatch) in the future in Brazil.
LANXESS to expand global capacity of high-performance rubber
The world’s leading synthetic rubber company LANXESS has decided to expand the global capacity of its high-performance rubber Neodymium Polybutadiene (Nd-PBR).
Life just wouldn’t be the same without synthetic rubber. It has revolutionized the world as we know it and is still keeping it moving today. That’s why LANXESS AG and the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim are devoting an exhibition to this elastic all-rounder.
LANXESS is “Supplier of the Year”
Tire Technology Expo honors rubber manufacturer for excellent overall performance