LANXESS makes Honda’s FCV “Clarity Fuel Cell” zero emission vehicle lighter
Lightweight solution from German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has been featured in FCV (fuel cell vehicle) “Clarity Fuel Cell”, the latest model of hydrogen electric vehicle from Honda Motor Co., which recently has been introduced in the market.
Creating urban environments in lasting color
LANXESS is demonstrating impressively at bauma 2016 how conventional building materials, such as pigmented roofing tiles, noise barrier walls, in-situ concrete, fiber cement boards, sand-lime bricks and asphalt, can add color to urban environments.
LANXESS and Saudi Aramco complete joint venture deal
Earlier today (April 1, 2016), specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Saudi Aramco have completed the formation of their 50-50 joint venture for synthetic rubber, ARLANXEO.
Ten years of Saltigo – a strong company with strong roots
Saltigo GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company LANXESS, celebrates its 10th anniversary on April 1.
LANXESS and Saudi Aramco announce the executive team of their joint venture, ARLANXEO
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Saudi Aramco are pleased to announce the members of the Executive Board of ARLANXEO, their previously announced 50:50 synthetic rubber joint venture.
Successful fiscal year 2015 as foundation for growth
EBITDA pre exceptionals increases by 9.5 percent to EUR 885 million / EBITDA margin improves from 10.1 to 11.2 percent / Net income advances substantially to EUR 165 million / Sales level with the prior year at around EUR 7.9 billion / Proposed dividend 20 percent higher at EUR 0.60 per share
Custom service for the lighting industry
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, with its tailored HiAnt services, supports customers in the lighting and electrical/electronics industries worldwide in all phases of plastic component development.
Thermally conductive, flame-retardant and highly reflective
LANXESS continues to expand its range of polyamides for components used in the thermal management of LEDs and electrical devices. The newest member of the product family, with high mineral reinforcement, is Durethan TP 723-620.
New polyester compounds for LED chips
LANXESS has developed four new compounds for light-emitting diode (LED) housings and sockets. Pocan TP 555-911, -991, -912 and -992 are based on polycyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate (PCT), a polyester used by the specialty chemicals company for the first time.
Excellent crash behavior in both hot and cold conditions
Tepex continuous-fiber-reinforced high-performance composites are continuing to establish themselves in automotive lightweight construction.
Hydrolysis-resistant and flame-retardant
The engineering plastic polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is increasingly in demand as a material for sensors, plug connectors and housings of actuators and control units.
New polyamide 66 with 60 percent glass fibers
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its range of highly reinforced polyamides and polyesters for the design of extremely strong structural components.
Cost-efficient high-performance materials
LANXESS alternatives to polyamides with boron nitride or aluminum oxide filling / Expanding the range of thermally conductive materials
Focusing on sustainable mobility
At the VDI conference “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” in Mannheim, LANXESS will showcase tailor-made high-tech thermoplastics for sustainable mobility.
Thermoplastics tailored to LEDs
LANXESS is making its first ever appearance at the Light + Building trade show in Frankfurt, where the specialty chemicals company will be showcasing its wide-ranging portfolio of new thermoplastic materials for LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and other lighting technology.
Modern, more efficient and safer – the aromatics network
The production of aromatic intermediates is a core competency of specialty chemicals company LANXESS, as demonstrated by a recently completed, three-year investment program totaling over EUR 20 million aimed at expanding the company's aromatics network.
LANXESS subsidiary Bond-Laminates is exhibiting new applications for its Tepex range of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites at the JEC World Composites Show & Conference 2016.
LANXESS subsidiary Saltigo sees surge in demand for active ingredient in mosquito repellents
Saltigo, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company LANXESS, is currently experiencing a marked increase in demand for icaridin, an active ingredient in insect repellents.
An uncomplicated, reliable and precise way of designing condensate polishing
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be unveiling the new condensate polishing module for its LewaPlus integrated design software to the expert audience at this year’s Power Plant Process Water Treatment Conference, organized by U.S. research institute EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute). The conference is taking place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 17-18, 2016, in the United States.
Torsten Derr takes over as head of LANXESS subsidiary Saltigo
From April 1, 2016, Torsten Derr (46), currently head of the LANXESS Board of Management’s Commercial & Supply Chain Excellence Initiative, will take over as head of Saltigo, a subsidiary of the specialty chemicals company.