LANXESS starts up new nitrile butadiene rubber plant in China
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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has started up on schedule a nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) plant in Nantong, China, as part of its 50:50 joint venture with Taiwan’s TSRC Corporation. The two companies have jointly invested USD 50 million (approx. EUR 39 million) in the new plant, which has an initial annual capacity of 30,000 metric tons. Some 100 new jobs have been created through the investment.
LANXESS strengthens its butyl rubber site in Belgium
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is strengthening its butyl rubber plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium. The company has significantly invested to expand the production capacity of the existing plant and to build two new pilot plants for the development of production technology for butyl rubber. LANXESS is one of the world’s largest producers of butyl rubber, which is mainly used in the production of tires. The biggest share of butyl rubber produced in Zwijndrecht is premium halobutyl rubber.
LANXESS continues on growth path
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LANXESS has made a promising start to the business year 2012. The specialty chemicals company increased EBITDA pre exceptionals by nearly 15 percent year-on-year to EUR 369 million in the first quarter.
Innovative iron oxide for desulfurizing biogas
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has developed Bayoxide E 16, a highly effective synthetic iron oxide for reducing hydrogen sulfide in biogas that can be added directly to the fermentation reactor. “Our new product is a cost-efficient alternative to conventional desulfurization processes, such as the use of activated carbon. Bayoxide E 16 already removes much of the hydrogen sulfide in thek fermentation reactor, and is very effective on account of its nearly 100 % purity. In contrast to comparable products, a metering system is unnecessary, meaning Bayoxide E 16 is very simple to use,” explains Gregor Hermanns, technical oxides expert in the LANXESS Inorganic Pigments business unit.
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As a part of the ongoing program LANXESS Summiteers in China 2012 is ready to go. Thomas Bubendorfer, one of the world’s foremost solo climbers, arrived in Lhasa in the middle of April to make preparations for his ascent of the two most demanding unclimbed mountains in the north west of the World Roof Tibet. Both are located in Shogula mountain system in the Yangs Pa Can area with around 6,000 meters high. The expedition is in collaboration with the China Mountaineering Association (CMA).
LANXESS powering Green Mobility
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LANXESS has declared 2012 the Year of "Green Mobility", highlighting the premium products the specialty chemicals group develops to enable a more environmentally-friendly mobility. As part of this themed year, LANXESS business units Semi-Crystalline Products (SCP), Inorganic Pigments (IPG), Rhein Chemie (RCH) and Functional Chemicals (FCC) are displaying their state-of-the-art and innovative solutions at the Chinaplas 2012 trade fair from April 18-21 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong. Visitors to the LANXESS’ booth can find out how four of its business units serve the plastics market. LANXESS supplies customers throughout the world with high-performance materials that help ensure sustainable and green mobility.
2012-04-18 | Inorganic Pigments
A sustainable and reliable partner to mobility and urbanization megatrends
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, one of the world’s largest producers of iron oxide pigments, demonstrates its continued commitment to being a sustainable supplier and a reliable partner to mobility and urbanization megatrends at the Chinaplas 2012. This important industrial trade fare takes place in Shanghai, China from April 18 to 21.
Lightweight construction solutions for green mobility
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Intelligent lightweight construction solutions based on polyamides and polyesters will be one of the main areas of focus for LANXESS’ Semi-Crystalline Products business unit (SCP) at this year’s Chinaplas from April 18 to 21 in Shanghai, China. LANXESS sees enormous potential for polyamide composite sheet hybrid technology in concepts for Green Mobility, such as electric vehicles. Possible applications include engine bearings, door structures, pedals, front ends, and seat cross-members.
LANXESS to showcase new BioAdimide™ product line at the Chinaplas
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LANXESS’ subsidiary Rhein Chemie is presenting its expertise of its new line of plastic additives at Chinaplas in Shanghai, China, from April 18 - 21, 2012. This innovative product line has been specifically formulated for bioplastics and is poised to widen the applications of poly lactic acid (PLA) plastic. It enables the production of renewable, bio-based polymers for durable applications with a lower environmental impact. BioAdimide™ additives are specially suited to improve the hydrolysis resistance of bio-based polyester, specifically polylactide (PLA), and to expand its range of applications.
Extensive range of colorants, flame retardants and additives for plastic applications
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS exhibited its range of organic dyes, plasticizer and flame retardants for plastic applications, including toys, food packaging, construction, electrical and automotive parts at the Chinaplas in Shanghai, China, from April 18 to 21, 2012.
Modular finishing system for upholstery leather
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The new UP (upholstery) product line from the LANXESS specialty chemicals company is just what many upholstery leather manufacturers have been looking for. Given the wide range of different surface appearances and touches required in this sector, finishes have to be both simple to formulate and easy to handle so that leather manufacturers can satisfy the individual wishes of each customer without the need for complicated procedures.
New on the market: RO Membrane elements from LANXESS
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With immediate effect, specialty chemicals company LANXESS is offering Lewabrane membrane separation elements for reverse osmosis to complement its established Lewatit ion exchange resins. The former will be produced at the new production unit in Bitterfeld that went on stream last fall. Initially, customers will be able to buy two RO element types with different capacities that are based on polyamide thin-film composite membranes. Further, other RO element types will be added to the product range soon.
LANXESS subsidiary Perlon-Monofil to raise prices worldwide
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Owing to continued steep rises in energy and raw material costs, from April 1, 2012, Perlon-Monofil GmbH is to raise its prices worldwide for synthetic monofilaments by at least EUR 0.20 per kilogram depending on the field of application and grade.
LANXESS on course for further growth after record earnings
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS continued on a path of growth in 2011, with record sales and earnings figures. Thanks to the Group's price-before-volume strategy, successful acquisitions and focus on the emerging markets, sales climbed by 23 percent to EUR 8,775 million. EBITDA pre exceptionals improved by 25 percent to EUR 1,146 million, exceeding EUR 1 billion for the first time. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals came in at 13.1 percent, compared with 12.9 percent the year before. Net income rose disproportionately compared with sales and EBITDA pre exceptionals, improving by one third from the previous year to EUR 506 million.
LANXESS acquires U.S. bladder producer TCB
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LANXESS is strengthening its position as a premium supplier to the tire industry. The specialty chemicals company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Rhein Chemie has acquired USA-based Tire Curing Bladders LLC (TCB) – a leading manufacturer of bladders for the tire industry. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction will close with immediate effect.
Green mobility in plastics industry energized by LANXESS
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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS will display its latest technologies and environmental friendly products under the theme of green mobility at Chinaplas which will take place this year from April 18 to 21 in Shanghai.
LANXESS to break ground in Singapore for world’s largest Nd-PBR plant in September
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LANXESS will break ground for its new neodymium polybutadiene rubber (Nd-PBR) plant in Singapore on September 11 this year
LANXESS to invest EUR 40 million at Newcastle site in South Africa
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New CO2 concentration unit supports future growth of Sodium Dichromate production / CO2 emissions to be cut down by 25 percent / Further strengthening of LANXESS value creation chain in South Africa
LANXESS strengthens commitment to renewable raw materials with investment in BioAmber
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USD 10 million investment in U.S.-based BioAmber / Companies have developed phthalate-free plasticizers from bio-based succinic acid
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As a part of the ongoing program LANXESS Summiteers in China, five Chinese mountain climbers arrived in Italy on February 13 to join Thomas Bubendorfer, one of the world’s best known solo climbers, for an intensive training in Mont Blanc, which is known for its steep snow slopes, difficult ice faces and hanging glaciers.
