LANXESS at a glance

We are a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne. With around 11,500 employees in 32 countries, we are an established company on the global market. The core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products with annual sales of EUR 5.7 billion (2025).

LANXESS IN AFRICA

Since 2025, we focus on the African region for our Microbial Control products. Our African portfolio targets applications such as Water Treatment, Paints & Coatings as well as Energy.

With offices in Algeria, Nigeria and South Africa, we are now even closer to our customers in the region.

LANXESS Pte., headquartered in Durban, is our hub for this important growth region, especially for the Microbial Control business.

LANXESS (Pty) Ltd
57 Tomango road,
Merebank, 4052, South Africa
Tel (Switchboard): +27 (0) 31 462 6343

Overall Contact for this Region

Dr. Subhash Nair

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LANXESS at a glance LANXESS at a glance Since August 1, 2013, specialty chemicals Group LANXESS is steering its global business from the LANXESS Tower in Cologne.

LANXESS Company

We make children happy, keep your feet dry in the rainy season, protect you against insects, ensure your car doesn´t burst in flames and much more.
LANXESS at a glance
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Sustainability

As an international specialty chemicals group, we bear a major responsibility toward people and the environment.
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Products & Brands

On the following pages you can find detailed information about the LANXESS product range.
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Microbial Control

Protect, preserve and control: LANXESS is a worldwide leading manufacturer of biocidal active ingredients and formulations and offers a wide range of products for many different applications.
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