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Small bead radius for more efficient chloralkali brine treatment

LANXESS has expanded its proven Lewatit line of ion exchange resins to include a new generation of finely dispersed grades. These newly developed ion exchange resins with small bead radius, their properties and applications were the subject of a presentation by Dr. Stefan Neumann, head of Applications development in LANXESS’ Liquid Purification Technology business unit, at this year's Technology Symposium held by the Chlorine Institute in Houston, Texas, on April 8, 2013.

LANXESS extends its support to the Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga for another three years

LANXESS is extending its charitable grant to the Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga, Asia (OICMA) for another three years from January 2013 to December 2015.

LANXESS takes action against weak demand

LANXESS posted lower earnings in the first quarter of 2013 as expected due to a weak market environment, particularly in the tire and automotive industries.

LANXESS strengthens position as leading leather chemicals provider in China

LANXESS has started up on schedule a leather chemicals plant in Changzhou Yangtze Riverside Industrial Park. With a capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons per year, the plant is the largest of its kind in China and will strengthen LANXESS’ position as a sustainable leather chemicals provider in the local market. LANXESS has invested EUR 30 million in the facility, which employs about 150 people.

LANXESS acquires Asian biocide specialist PCTS

LANXESS is strengthening its product portfolio for biocides to serve the megatrend urbanization. The German specialty chemicals group has acquired Singapore-based PCTS Specialty Chemicals Pte. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. The transaction closes with immediate effect.

LANXESS opens application development center for Asian plastics industry

LANXESS has opened a new Asia-Pacific Application Development Center for its high-tech plastics in the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park. It is run by High Performance Materials (HPM) business unit and provides comprehensive and high-value services ranging from concept development support, computer-aided design, computer-aided engineering and mold-design assistance to part testing for the automotive industry and other segments.

Inorganic pigments for the sustainable coloration of construction materials

New black pigments with a blue undertone and capacity expansion for the global market

LANXESS remains focused on the megatrend urbanization and is presenting a comprehensive range of inorganic pigments for the construction industry at bauma 2013, taking place April 15 - 21 in Munich, Germany. Among the products being presented are two iron oxide black pigments with a blue undertone for deep, long-lasting black shades.

LANXESS presents strong results for 2012

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced strong figures for the past fiscal year, with improvements in key reported numbers. “2012 was the best year in our growth story so far. Our business model proved itself once again,” said LANXESS’ Chairman of the Board of Management, Axel C. Heitmann, at the Annual Press Conference in Dusseldorf.

LANXESS strengthens standing as world’s leading high-performance rubber producer

LANXESS is strengthening its standing as the world’s leading producer of high-performance rubber. Following a feasibility study, the German specialty chemicals company has decided to convert production of emulsion styrene butadiene rubber (E-SBR) used in standard tires to solution styrene butadiene rubber (S-SBR) used in high-performance ‘Green Tires’ at its site in Triunfo (Rio Grande do Sul) in southern Brazil. LANXESS is the first company to carry out such a conversion.

Membrane technology for water with fouling potential

LANXESS AG is offering three new types of Lewabrane membrane separation elements for reverse osmosis. The new products are available now for waters with strong fouling potential. LewaPlus design software is now also for reverse osmosis with downstream ion exchanger.

LANXESS at the Tire Technology Expo & Conference 2013

Green Mobility in Focus

“The worldwide tire labeling initiatives are a key incentive for the global tire industry,” says Christoph Kalla, head of Marketing in the Performance Butadiene Rubbers (PBR) business unit of specialty chemicals group LANXESS. “Anyone who is looking to make tires even safer and even more economical needs advanced tire rubbers,” remarks Kalla. “That's the message we're aiming to get across at this year's Tire Technology Expo and Conference in Cologne　from February 5th- 7th."

LANXESS continues to drive “Green Mobility” initiative in 2013

LANXESS is continuing its “Green Mobility” initiative in 2013 to promote more sustainable mobility in Japan. The company will place a special focus on light weight solutions, “Green Tires,” and technical rubber products for the automotive industry in Japan.

LANXESS to build new pigment plant in China

LANXESS is expanding its global production network for inorganic pigments in China. A new high-tech facility for premium iron oxide red pigments is being constructed at the Ningbo Chemical Park on the Chinese East Coast.

Bayoxides from LANXESS for e-mobility

Specialty chemicals group develops tailored iron oxide pigments for lithium-ion batteries

LANXESS has developed a range of iron oxides for the production of cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. Thanks primarily to their good morphological properties and high reactivity, the products are ideally suited for use in the e-mobility field. The latest development is the engineered iron oxide Bayoxide E B 90.

LANXESS to step up commitment to Japanese EPDM market

Reliable supply through global network

LANXESS is stepping up its commitment to the Japanese EPDM market. The German specialty chemicals company is targeting the Japanese automotive industry with its Keltan brand. LANXESS is building on its position as the world’s leading manufacturer of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer). LANXESS markets EPDM under the Keltan brand.

Watch Tohoku's children talk about the reconstruction

Visit Save The Children Japan's website to see video messages from children who live in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster. Donations from LANXESS helped making the projects possible.

LANXESS fuel savings calculator launched in Europe demonstrates long term savings from “Green Tires”

More than 120,000 consumers have already used LANXESS' fuel savings calculator since its introduction across Europe at the beginning of September.

Real music for thousands of students!

Since 2011, LANXESS has been supporting SKF Opera for Young People. The Opera began in 2005 with the goal of fostering young musicians and giving youth an opportunity to experience the culture of music through the medium of opera. Performances are held every year at the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto for more than 6000 of junior high school students living in Nagano Prefecture.

LANXESS Goes DAX!

LANXESS to enter German stock index DAX

The Stock Indices Working Group of Deutsche Boerse AG decided to include LANXESS AG in the German benchmark index DAX 30. LANXESS will form part of Germany's leading share index, effective September 24, 2012.

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"