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.
LANXESS to consolidate global production of lubricant precursors
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS intends to cease production at its Ankerweg site in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where it produces base oils for industrial lubricants. Operations shall be terminated latest in November 2018.
LANXESS: Price increase for urethane products
With immediate effect the Urethane Systems business unit of specialty chemicals company LANXESS increases prices for its products.
LANXESS listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Europe and World
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is listed again in two Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. LANXESS will again be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI).
LANXESS accelerates profitable growth
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS intends to accelerate measures for profitable growth. The company plans to further improve its stability and profitability over the next years and has set new medium-term financial targets accordingly.
LANXESS continues to expect record earnings for 2017 following strong second quarter
Following a good second quarter 2017, specialty chemicals company LANXESS continues to expect the highest earnings in the company’s history for the current financial year.