LANXESS to streamline the chrome value chain of its leather business
Argentinean chrome chemicals production to be discontinued / Chrome value chain to be centralized in South Africa / Stronger focus on innovative, service-intensive specialties for leather production
LANXESS presents leather trends for the autumn-winter season 2018/19
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, one of the leading manufacturers of leather chemicals worldwide, is now offering a sneak preview of the upcoming leather trends for the autumn-winter season 2018/19. In a specially outlined collection, LANXESS reveals the novelties for the season in terms of look, feel and overall impression by various leather designs.
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has expanded its portfolio of Durethan-brand, flame-retardant polyamide 6 compounds to include two new product grades that are highly reinforced with glass fibers. In addition to outstanding flame retardance, both display high strength and stiffness combined with good toughness.
Reverse osmosis membrane elements from specialty chemicals company LANXESS have successfully completed a year-long practical test in Germany's largest industrial water treatment plant.
LANXESS increases dividend after successful fiscal year
At this year’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, specialty chemicals company LANXESS was able to look back at a year of strong figures and groundbreaking changes.
New halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides in focus
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has its own stand at this year’s Plastics in E&E Applications conference, hosted by the Süddeutsches Kunststoffzentrum (SKZ).
Safeguarding the future through investment
Saltigo GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company LANXESS, will be showcasing its range of contract and exclusive synthesis services at Chemspec Europe.
LANXESS: Capacity Expansion For Emerald Innovation 3000 Flame Retardant
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has announced the successful completion of a project which increases the capacity of its Emerald Innovation 3000 flame retardant production unit. The debottlenecking project increases the sustainable output from 10,000 to 14,000 MT per year.
Rudy Ricciotti wins Colored Concrete Works Award 2017
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS presented its third Colored Concrete Works Award in Berlin on May 17, 2017, to a distinguished architect who has achieved something unique in the use of colored concrete.
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its Board of Management: effective June 1, 2017, Stephen C. Forsyth (61), a British citizen, will serve as Chief Integration Officer responsible for integrating the Chemtura businesses into the Cologne-based company.
LANXESS expects best results in company history in 2017
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS projects the highest full year results in company history, following a very strong first quarter of 2017 and the successful closing of the acquisition of U.S. based company Chemtura.
Jens-Christian Blad appointed new head of Corporate Development at LANXESS
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has appointed a new head of Corporate Development. Dr. Jens-Christian Blad (39) will assume responsibility for the group function by September 1, 2017, at the latest.
New finishing agents for high-quality leather
The Leather business unit of LANXESS is expanding its portfolio for the leather industry with the addition of HYDRHOLAC CL-20 Emulsion and OPTI-MATT AD-20 Duller. The two new binders for finishing high-quality automotive leather were developed by The Dow Chemical Company and are currently marketed by LANXESS. In this relationship, LANXESS is in charge of marketing, sales and comprehensive technical customer service.
LANXESS invests in its production site in Lillo/Antwerp
LANXESS announced plans to further strengthen its integrated production complex for polyamide and precursors for plastics in Antwerp.
LANXESS innovation for in situ recycling of leather shavings at Hannover Messe
A new production plant for recycling shavings in leather production is debuting this year’s Hannover Messe (April 24 – 28).
LANXESS successfully completes acquisition of Chemtura
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has successfully completed the acquisition of U.S. company Chemtura, one of the world’s leading suppliers of flame retardant and lubricant additives, earlier than originally expected effective April 21, 2017.
New finishing agents for high-quality leather
The Leather business unit at specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its portfolio for the leather industry with the addition of HYDRHOLAC CL-20 Emulsion and OPTI-MATT AD-20 Duller.
Multi-ion feeds firmly under control
The more accurately a proposed concept offered to a customer takes account of the prevailing circumstances, the easier it is to satisfy the customer's needs.
New application for Tepex from LANXESS in large series production
Increasing numbers of automotive manufacturers are using Tepex continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite semi-finished products from LANXESS for the lightweight design of parts in large series production.
LANXESS increases capacities for iron oxide pigments
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding the capacity of its global production network to safeguard customer supply in the long term.
