Low-free prepolymers from Lanxess
Specialty chemicals company Lanxessis well prepared for the planned EU restriction on diisocyanates.
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Lanxess completes plant expansion for Macrolex dyes
Lanxess has successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the Chempark Leverkusen.
Safic-Alcan and Dow expand distribution agreement
Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of the flocking adhesives range.
BASF opens innovative research center for catalysts and processes
BASF today officially opened a pioneering research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab.
Lanxess achieves strong result in 2018
In 2018, EBITDA pre exceptionals increased by 9.8 percent to EUR 1.016 billion.
Clariant reduces its stake in Stahl
Clariant reduces its stake in Stahl by 25 %. Clariant to remain invested as financial investor.
Clariant and Saudi Kayan to evaluate alkoxylates joint venture
Clariant today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Kayan, a Saudi joint stock company leading in the field of chemicals, polymers and specialty products.
Borealis announces the appointment of Lucrèce Foufopoulos Executive Vice President
Borealis announces the appointment of Lucrèce Foufopoulos to the Borealis Executive Board as Executive Vice President Polyolefins and Innovation & Technology, effective 1 January 2019.
Lanxess strengthens global production network for flame retardants
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess plans to strengthen its global asset base for flame retardant additives with investments of around EUR 200 million over the next three years.
Clariant to increase Ethylene Oxide capacity at Gendorf
The investment positions Clariant to continue its successful development of innovative EO-based specialties to support a wide range of industries, such as personal and home care, crop solutions, and industrial applications. No further details of the investment will be disclosed.
BASF will have to stop TDI production in Ludwigshafen
The water level of river Rhine is currently on an all-time low, impacting transport by ship.
Following a solid third quarter, Lanxess strengthens its position
Sales increased by 4.4 percent to EUR 1.79 billion in the third quarter. EBITDA pre exceptionals 1.5 percent higher at EUR 277 million. Net income from continuing operations increased to EUR 80 million.
