LANXESS to build new production plant for high-performance plastics in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany
Investment volume in the mid double-digit million euro range | Around 20 new jobs in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany | Start of production in the second half of 2019
LANXESS included in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices again
LANXESS among the top ten percent of chemicals companies worldwide.
Three rating agencies upgrade LANXESS
Within a few days, the three rating agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P Global), Scope Ratings and Moody’s have upgraded the credit rating of specialty chemicals company LANXESS by one notch each.
LANXESS plans to sell remaining 50 percent stake in joint venture ARLANXEO to Saudi Aramco
Joint venture valued at EUR 3.0 billion | LANXESS plans to reduce financial debt position | CEO Matthias Zachert: “Another milestone on our path of transformation.”
Following a good second quarter, LANXESS specifies its earnings forecast for 2018
Following a good performance in the second quarter, specialty chemicals company LANXESS has specified its earnings forecast for 2018. The Group now expects an increase of the operating result at the upper end of the guidance of five to ten percent that was presented in May.
LANXESS: Matthias L. Wolfgruber voted in as new Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Wolfgruber succeeds Dr. Rolf Stomberg / Dr. Rolf Stomberg appointed as Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board / Pamela Knapp joins the Supervisory Board
LANXESS increases dividend after best-ever fiscal year
The specialty chemicals company LANXESS looked back on a record year at this year's Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
LANXESS successfully places corporate bond of EUR 500 million
The specialty chemicals company LANXESS has successfully placed a long-term euro bond with a coupon of 1.125 percent in the European capital market under the existing debt issuance program.
LANXESS raises its guidance for fiscal year 2018 after strong first quarter
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has followed up its successful fiscal year 2017 by posting the best quarterly result in its history, and has raised its earnings guidance for 2018.
LANXESS renews contract with CEO Matthias Zachert ahead of time
At its ordinary meeting today, the Supervisory Board of LANXESS AG appointed Matthias Zachert (50) as Chairman of the Group’s Board of Management for another five years, thus renewing his contract ahead of time.
LANXESS posts record earnings for 2017 and a good start to the new fiscal year
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS continues its profitable growth path. The company ended fiscal year 2017 with record earnings. LANXESS has also made a good start to the new year.
LANXESS: Changes at the top of the Supervisory Board
Dr. Rolf Stomberg will resign from his office after the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting in May 2018.
LANXESS successfully completes acquisition of Solvay’s phosphorus additive business
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has successfully completed the purchase of the phosphorus chemicals business from Belgian chemicals group Solvay including its U.S. production site in Charleston, South Carolina.
Scope rated LANXESS “BBB” and stable outlook
Specialty chemicals company rated by European rating agency for the first time / Positive emphasis on strategic course
LANXESS expands global production network for high-tech plastics
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is strengthening its presence in the growth market China: The Cologne-based company is building a new plant for high-performance plastics in Changzhou for around EUR 20 million.
LANXESS reduces greenhouse gas emissions
LANXESS has spared the environment 13,800,000 metric tons of gas emissions over the last decade, which is equivalent to the level of CO2 emitted by all cars registered in Cologne and Bonn (approximately 600,000) within the same period.
LANXESS: Holger Hüppeler to lead the Inorganic Pigments business unit
Holger Hüppeler (50) will take over the management of the Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit at the specialty chemicals company LANXESS from December 1, 2017.
LANXESS on course for record year after excellent third quarter
Following an excellent third quarter of 2017, specialty chemicals company LANXESS is still on course for the highest earnings in its history.
LANXESS to acquire Solvay's US phosphorus additives business
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its Additives segment and plans to acquire the phosphorus chemicals business with a US production site from Belgian chemical group Solvay.
LANXESS once again in leading position of climate protection scoring
At the United Nations World Development Information Day the international climate protection initiative CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) honored specialty chemicals company LANXESS.