lanxess News

 LANXESS launches new organic tanning technology  Innovative contribution to Sustainable Leather Management by LANXESS

•FY EBITDA pre to grow approx. 20% vs. 2010 •Q2 EBITDA pre EUR 339 million, up 26% •Q2 sales EUR 2.2 billion, up 23% •Q2 net profit EUR 181 million, up 38% •Ongoing high demand for synthetic rubber and high-tech plastics

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS extends its partnership with one of China's largest tire companies Triangle Group to supply one of China's largest tyre companies with premium halobutyl rubbers till 2014.

LANXESS’ Performance Butadiene Rubbers (PBR) Business Unit has established a new Asia Distribution Concept (ADC) known as the ‘floating warehouse’ in Singapore, halving the waiting time for its customers.

• Group joins UN Global Compact initiative • Program to lower energy consumption

- Presents pigments, protection and service for the coatings industry - Focuses on customized solutions that enable customers to adapt their formulations

Kick-start of year-long activities in Singapore

Appointment effective from April 1, 2011

Plans talks and outreach activities for students and the general public to “bring chemistry to life”

New formalin plant to start up at end of 2011; expansion of menthol production announced

Prices for Lewatit and Ionac products to rise in all regions

- LANXESS to strengthen production technology for EPDM - Important step towards mid-term earnings target - Future EPDM headquarters to be located in Sittard-Geleen, NL

Phthalate-free solution for the rubber industry

Meeting on LANXESS' butyl rubber plant in Singapore and innovation processes; Visit to high-tech rubber pilot plant; LANXESS' Global Head of Human Resources speaks at Singapore Human Capital Summit

Personnel changes in Basic Chemicals, Semi-Crystalline Products and Ion Exchange Resins business units

Employee initiative in conjunction with Singapore F1 race; Advocates responsible lifestyle for protecting the environment

Mesamoll® II product from LANXESS deemed safe by US and European authorities; Approval from the European Commission expected in fall 2010

Dr. Joerg Strassburger, Managing Director and Country Representative of LANXESS India and Mr. Neelanjan Banerjee, Director of LANXESS India.

Q2 sales EUR 1.83 billion, up 48% yr-on-yr; Q2 EBITDA pre exceptionals EUR 269 million; Q2 net profit EUR 131 million; Raised FY outlook: EBITDA pre exceptionals roughly EUR 800 million

Project execution in full swing for new butyl rubber plant on Jurong Island

Low-viscosity LANXESS Butyl 100 targets non-tire applications

Explores technical potential of easy-flow HNBR elastomer Therban AT 3400 VP

Initial capacity of 20,000 metric tons/year; Investment of over EUR 10 million; Start-up at the beginning of 2012

New Materials market report from Business Insights: "The Top 10 European Specialty Chemicals Companies: Changing business models, strategies and SWOTs"

Q2 proceeding very well; FY EBITDA pre exceptionals forecast of EUR 650-700 million; Focus on growth regions and future market trends; Company passed the ‘stress test’ of the economic crisis; Planned capital expenditures of EUR 400-430 million

LANXESS yellow iron oxide pigments plant in China can now run at full capacity

- Expansion at German, American and Brazilian sites - Additional 50,000 metric tons per annum -Total investment of EUR 20 million - Strong demand for high-performance tires New EU tire labeling legislation from 2012 to boost demand

Successful start up of rubber chemicals plant Construction of ion exchange resins plant on schedule Indian domestic market driving demand for high-quality chemical products

Investment in Germany secures feedstock for the production of TMP

LANXESS at IILF 2010 in Chennai/India, January 31 to February 2, Hall 2, Stand C-75

Donates four million chemical water treatment tablets to provide clean water for 20,000 families

Invests EUR 30 million new plant; Develops and manufactures membrane filtration technology for water treatment; Creates 200 new jobs in Germany

Kasco’s KIRA STAR offers soft impact feel and greater distance thanks to high resilience property of Buna® CB21

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.

Recently published research from Business Monitor International, "Germany Petrochemicals Report Q1 2010", is now available at Fast Market Research

Award recognizes success in recycling domestic sewage water for industrial use

Further landmark in rubber development; Enhanced material properties lower rolling resistance

The specialty chemicals group continues to finance teaching staff and materials in the new school year

New plant for black iron oxide pigment to have annual capacity of 10,000 metric tons; Initiatives at yellow iron oxide pigment plant to increase efficiency and cut emissions by at least 15 percent

Macrolex provides PET Bottles with safe colors

LANXESS stages scientific colloquium to honor the invention of synthetic rubber 100 years ago / 400 guests from 18 nations attend the anniversary celebrations in Cologne

- Synthetic rubber represented a quantum leap in polymer chemistry - Politicians, economists, industry experts to present at 100 Years of Synthetic Rubber scientific collquium in Cologne, Germany

LANXESS displays include innovative leather chemicals for shoes, upholstery and automotive industry

Two Gold and Two Silver Medallists Honored with LANXESS Young Talent Chemistry Prize

LANXESS India received the Excellence Award and the Udyog Rattan Award from India's Institute of Economic Studies

Juergen Gunther from LANXESS is head of Deutsche Kautschuk Gesellschaft

To collaborate with Nynas on naphthenic oils supply

Exhibition celebrates 100th anniversary since the invention of synthetic rubber

Nanoprene in summer tires improves dry road grip by between 10 and 15 percent

Safe ingredients for improved rubber formulations