Injection-molded spare wheel recess with a bodywork-reinforcing effect
Its outstanding stiffness and strength open the door to new applications in automotive engineering for highly reinforced polyamide 6 as an alternative to sheet steel, aluminum and glass-mat-reinforced thermoplastics (GMT).
Front end produced by hybrid technology with organic plastic sheet
The plastic-metal composite technology invented by LANXESS, also known as hybrid technology, has become firmly established in the automotive industry for the manufacture of lightweight, high-strength structural parts such as front ends, pedal support brackets and brake pedals.
New PBT blends for exterior truck cab components
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) blends can be used in many different ways in the production of paneling/moldings and add-on body parts for truck cabs.
LANXESS confident after strong final quarter 2009
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is confident for the business year 2010 after ending 2009 with a strong final quarter.
LANXESS invests in leather applications technology
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is focusing on optimizing its top coat systems, especially those used for automotive leathers, and on expanding its share of the market.
LANXESS starts up “sugar cane” power plant
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has started up a new on-site power plant at its location in Porto Feliz in Brazil.
The Performance Butadiene Rubbers (PBR) business unit of specialty chemicals group LANXESS is considering the possibility of manufacturing ESBR-BMB (emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber black masterbatch) in the future in Brazil.
LANXESS to expand global capacity of high-performance rubber
The world’s leading synthetic rubber company LANXESS has decided to expand the global capacity of its high-performance rubber Neodymium Polybutadiene (Nd-PBR).
LANXESS to expand global capacity of high-performance rubber Nd-BR
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has decided to expand the global capacity of its high-performance rubber Nd-BR (Neodymium Butadiene rubber).
Leather trend articles and forecast 2011
LANXESS, one of the world’s leading suppliers of leather chemicals, can give its customers a genuine competitive advantage with the color and trend forecast for spring/summer 2011.
LANXESS adjusts 2009 earnings forecast
The specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG adjusted its earnings forecast for the business year 2009 after having a significantly better-than-expected fourth quarter, according to preliminary unaudited results.
Life just wouldn’t be the same without synthetic rubber. It has revolutionized the world as we know it and is still keeping it moving today. That’s why LANXESS AG and the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim are devoting an exhibition to this elastic all-rounder.
LANXESS is “Supplier of the Year”
Tire Technology Expo honors rubber manufacturer for excellent overall performance
As the first commercial application for Buna CB21 neodymium polybutadiene rubber (Nd-BR) from specialty chemicals group LANXESS, the KIRA STAR golf ball is truly a revolution in golfers’ sports gear.
LANXESS to build new formalin facility at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site
LANXESS AG is to build a new facility for formalin production at its site in Krefeld-Uerdingen.
LANXESS employees around the globe celebrate fifth anniversary of listing
On February 1, 2010, specialty chemicals group LANXESS will mark the fifth anniversary of becoming a listed company.
LANXESS supports Haiti relief efforts
LANXESS is supporting relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake tragedy in Haiti.
Saltigo: Optimized project and cost management for the benefit of the customer
Saltigo GmbH, a company of the specialty chemicals group LANXESS, will showcase itself at the Informex chemical exhibition in San Francisco from February 16 – 19, 2010. The globally active custom synthesis specialist will demonstrate the comprehensive portfolio of services offered by its Pharma and Agro & Specialty Chemicals business lines for the entire value chain – from laboratory-scale to full-scale production.
LANXESS brings forward new rubber facility project in Singapore
The world’s leading synthetic rubber company LANXESS has brought forward its plans to build a new butyl rubber facility in Singapore. The company will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in May, 2010, and production is expected to start in the first quarter of 2013. The 100,000 tons per annum plant on Jurong Island will require an investment of up to EUR 400 million (575 million USD).
LANXESS acquires PTAP product line
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has acquired the Nipacide® PTAP product line from Clariant effective January 1, 2010.