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LANXESS a success at Tire Tech and Expo 2014 in Cologne

“The trend clearly is heading toward increasingly high-quality tires that help automotive OEMs to cut fleet fuel consumption and thus achieve CO2 reduction targets – and consumers to save on fuel costs. And it all is largely thanks to performance rubber products and know-how from LANXESS.” This is the conclusion the pioneer of synthetic rubber came to after its appearance at this year's Tire Technology Expo in Cologne.

2014 Outlook for LANXESS in Japan

Speech by President & CEO of LANXESS K.K. Peter Weinmar at the press reception held in Tokyo on February 13, 2014

LANXESS aims to strengthen market position for benzyl chloride and benzyl alcohol in Japan

LANXESS aims to strengthen its market position for benzyl chloride and benzyl alcohol in Japan. The company expects the ongoing consolidation of the market for benzyl products to impact the supply situation in Japan shortly. As one of the world’s largest supplier of these products, LANXESS will step up its commitment to offering its strengths to a broader customer base in Japan.

Membrane technology for Chemnitz powerhouse

A set of 60 Lewabrane RO B400 FR fouling-resistant membrane filter elements from LANXESS are used in the Dammweg thermal power station in Chemnitz. They apply a reverse osmosis process to cleanse 50 to 60 cubic meters of pre-treated river water per hour for steam generation purposes. Dr. Jens Lipnizki, head of Technical Marketing Membranes in the Liquid Purification Technologies business unit at LANXESS, explains that “the 90 percent reduction in the organic contamination of river water demanded by the operator of the power plant can be easily achieved using our membrane technology.”

New Year Message from CEO of LANXESS K.K.

Best wishes for the New Year. The character “Wa (circle)” became the character of the year in Japan in 2013. Among other meanings, it can symbolize the successful bid to host the “2020 Olympics in Tokyo.” Although we expect 2014 to stay volatile and challenging, like the character “Wa”, we will stay committed to our customers and partners in the market and will strive to create values and harmony with our important stakeholders for long lasting, successful partnerships.

Price increase for multi-customer products

LANXESS subsidiary Saltigo makes adjustments

Saltigo GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company LANXESS, is to increase its prices worldwide for some multi-customer products by up to 5 percent effective January 1, 2014. Products affected include chloroformates, 1,2,4-triazole, toluidine derivatives, benzothiazole and crosslinking agents. This has been necessitated by a steady increase in raw material and energy costs.

LANXESS road test in Europe: trucks achieve fuel savings of almost 8.5 percent due to “Green Tires”

“Green tires” reduce the fuel consumption of trucks by 8.5 percent and can save carrier and logistics companies several million euros (several hundred million Japanese yen) a year. These quality tires, with optimized rolling resistance, also significantly reduce carbon emissions in commercial vehicles compared to standard tires. These are the results of a road test on truck tires carried out in Europe. The test was carried out by LANXESS, the world’s leading manufacturer of synthetic high-performance rubbers for the tire industry, and chemical logistics provider TALKE.

The future of mobility is green!

What does chemistry have to do with future mobility?

Check out the Green Mobility page explaining what LANXESS as a specialty chemicals company has to do with "Green Mobility"