On January 31, 2025, LANXESS will mark 20 years of company history - a perfect occasion to reflect on our journey so far. Where are our roots? Where are we today? And where is our path leading? Join us on a journey through two decades of innovation and growth.
20 YEARS "ENERGIZING CHEMISTRY"
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20 years of “Energizing Chemistry”: Experience two decades of change and growth. Our milestones show the most important achievements and moments that have shaped our path.
LANXESS is one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies. With around 12,400 employees in 32 countries, we are firmly established in the global market.
Our core business comprises the development, manufacture and sale of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. We generated annual sales of 6.7 billion euros in 2023.
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At the same time, we never lose sight of the issues of the day. Keeping our planet liveable is of particular importance to us. That is why we have set ourselves the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2040.
With our experience, we have everything we need to make our third decade a success story. We want to support our customers in an increasingly dynamic environment and develop solutions together - with innovative strength and a deep understanding of their needs.
We have the right products and solutions. We provide answers to the key challenges of our time and are pioneers in the industrial transformation towards a climate-neutral future. And we have the right team with the right spirit. In other words, we have the best prerequisites to ensure our motto for the future remains: LANXESS - Energizing Chemistry.
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HOW WE ARE POSITIONED TODAY
We manage our operating business through the three segments Advanced Industrial Intermediates, Specialty Additives and Consumer Protection. Nine business units are assigned to them, with which we serve a wide range of applications and markets. As a specialist and efficient partner, we offer you solutions for your challenges.
WHAT OUR NAME STANDS FOR
The name LANXESS - an artificial word derived from the French “lancer” “to move forward” and the English word “success” - both aptly describe the development of the Group.
Being fast, agile, resilient! Focus on the essentials. Doing things better and better. For customers, employees, the environment and society as a whole.
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of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and consumer
protection products. On the following pages you can find detailed information
about the LANXESS product range.