LANXESS donates disinfectant to hospitals in Wuhan
The coronavirus continues to cause new fatalities every day in China. To help fight the epidemic, specialty chemicals company LANXESS has donated one ton of its highly effective Rely+On Virkon disinfectant.
Vegan LANXESS processing promoter ensures CO2 savings in tire production
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has added a plant-based raw material variant to its Aktiplast PP product range.
Michael Zobel to head LANXESS subsidiary Saltigo
Personnel change at specialty chemicals company LANXESS: Michael Zobel (50), currently head of the High Performance Materials (HPM) business unit, will take over the management of LANXESS subsidiary Saltigo from Torsten Derr (50) on June 1, 2020.
ECHA smooths the path for Saltigo’s active ingredient
In January 2020, the Biocidal Products Committee of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its opinion regarding the approval of the active ingredient Icaridin.
LANXESS completes acquisition of Brazilian biocide manufacturer IPEL
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS today, February 3, 2020, completed the acquisition of Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. (IPEL). The competent anti-trust authorities approved the transaction beginning of January.
Tailored solutions for the tire industry
LANXESS will be showcasing its versatile and sustainable solutions for tire manufacturing at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover, Germany, from February 25 to 27, 2020.
Low odor cold cast PU systems for concrete forming applications
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will attend World Of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. Bruno Motta, North American Sales Director, and Tyler Ryan, Global R&D Chemist, will be onsite to promote new urethane systems for concrete forming applications.
LANXESS product Rely+On Virkon effective against coronavirus
The coronavirus continues to spread. Authorities around the world are therefore tightening measures to stop the further spread of the lung disease. With no vaccine available, disinfection is of the utmost importance.
LANXESS: Price increase for Durethan base polymers and caprolactam
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is increasing its prices for Durethan base polymers (PA 6) and caprolactam.
LANXESS digitizes its global asset base
LANXESS is driving forward the digitization of its production. The specialty chemicals company has implemented a self-service analytics system for time-series data in many areas of its global plant fleet.
LANXESS honored by CDP for climate protection
Inclusion in the CDP "Climate Change A List" for the third time / LANXESS among the top two percent of companies evaluated worldwide
New products for India’s leather industry
From February 1 to 3, 2020, specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be showcasing its comprehensive product range in the field of leather chemicals at the India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai, India.
LANXESS joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
LANXESS has enhanced its commitment to sustainability. The speciality chemicals company joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) on January 1, 2020.
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is organizing a symposium for the leather and apparel industry.
LANXESS completes sale of chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS today, January 10, 2020, completed the sale of its chrome chemicals business.
Stephanie Coßmann appointed to LANXESS Board of Management
Change in the Board of Management at LANXESS: Stephanie Coßmann (46), currently head of the Human Resources group function, has been appointed by the Supervisory Board to become member of the Board of Management and Labor Director. Coßmann, who holds a doctorate in law, will take up her new position on January 1, 2020. She succeeds Rainier van Roessel (62), who will resign from the Board and retire at the end of the year.
Tepex dynalite from LANXESS for innovative lightweight design project
The endless fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material Tepex dynalite from LANXESS has made a major contribution to the success of the FuPro project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). At the international trade fair for mobility 4.0 “eMove360° Europe” in Munich, Germany, the project received the Gold Materialica Award in the “Surface & Technology” category.
LANXESS presents leather fashion trends for the spring-summer season 2021
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of leather chemicals, is unveiling leather trends for the spring-summer season 2021.
LANXESS signs “sustainable” revolving credit facility of EUR 1 billion
LANXESS takes an innovative approach to Group financing and has linked its main revolving credit facility to the fulfillment of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) criteria.
LANXESS acquires Brazilian biocide manufacturer
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of active biocidal ingredients and formulations and has acquired Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. (IPEL).
