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2010-02-02 LANXESS employees around the globe celebrate fifth anniversary of listing

n February 1, 2010, specialty chemicals group LANXESS will mark the fifth anniversary of becoming a listed company.

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2010-01-22 LANXESS builds new plant in Germany

LANXESS is building a new chemical plant at its site in Bitterfeld, Germany.

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2010-01-18 LANXESS brings forward new rubber facility project in Singapore

LANXESS has brought forward its plans to build a new butyl rubber facility in Singapore.

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2010-01-15 LANXESS acquires PTAP product line

LANXESS has acquired the Nipacide PTAP product line from Clariant effective January 1, 2010.

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2009-12-21 LANXESS at the EAW 2010

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS will be showcasing its high-performance ion exchange resins at the EAW Expo 2010 (Everything About Water) international trade fair, which is taking place in Chennai, India, from January 7 to 9.

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2009-11-18 LANXESS Launches Online Portal for the Beverage Industry

Velcorin, a premium product from specialty chemicals group LANXESS, now has a new Internet site of its own. Visitors to www.velcorin.com can find out everything there is to know about this modern sterilizing agent for the beverage industry.

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2009-12-15 LANXESS streamlines global production network

LANXESS AG has taken further steps to streamline its global production network and thus reduce operating costs in the face of the economic crisis and competitive business environment.

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2009-11-23 Rhein Chemie wins 2009 Ringier Technology Innovation Award

Rhein Chemie Lubricant Oil Additives (Qingdao)Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of LANXESS received a 2009 Ringier Technology Innovation Award.

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2009-11-19 LANXESS moves Butyl Rubber Global Headquarters to Singapore

LANXESS AG today announced it is moving the global headquarters for the Butyl Rubber business unit.

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2009-11-18 LANXESS Steps Up Investments in China with new production line for leather chemicals

LANXESS AG today inaugurated a new production line for the leather chemical LEVOTAN® at its site in Wuxi.

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2009-11-17 LANXESS strengthen ties with China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association

LANXESS has signed a letter of intent with the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association (CPCIA) to strengthen existing ties.

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2009-11-13 LANXESS expands iron oxide production in Jinshan, Shanghai

LANXESS announced today it had broken ground for a new facility for the manufacture of black iron oxide pigments on its site in Jinshan, Shanghai.

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2009-11-03 LANXESS Showcases Ongoing Commitment to Environmental Protection at CHINACOAT 2009

LANXESS will be presenting its comprehensive products portfolio at CHINACOAT 2009 (Booth number E2E51-56) at Shanghai New International Exhibition Center on November 18 to 20 2009.

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2009-10-29 LANXESS develops new generation of gel-type cation exchange resins

Improved chemical and physical stability prolong service life

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2009-10-19 LANXESS fulfils PET demand with high quality ecological dyes

LANXESS’s Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit is to increase its prices worldwide for toner oxides effective October 15, 2009.

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2009-10-19 LANXESS fulfils PET demand with high quality ecological dyes

LANXESS’s Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit is to increase its prices worldwide for toner oxides effective October 15, 2009.

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2009-10-16 LANXESS fulfils PET demand with high quality ecological dyes

With an increasingly active lifestyle across Asia, on the go beverages in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles is becoming the norm.

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2009-09-29 ICIS names LANXESS Company of the Year

ICIS Chemical Business magazine, one of the world’s leading information providers for the industry, has named German specialty chemical company LANXESS ‘Company of the Year’.

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2009-09-24 LANXESS successfully improves further its financial maturity profile

LANXESS has successfully improved its financial position by extending its debt maturity profile.

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2009-09-23 Saving energy by using Velcorin

It is the goal of the beverage industry to offer consumers clean, stable, healthy and fresh-tasting products.

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2009-09-21 Dramatic reduction in the viscosity of HNBR rubbers

LANXESS AG is expanding its portfolio of high-performance HNBR elastomers with a particularly easy-flowing grade.

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2009-09-17 LANXESS successfully places EUR 200 million bond

LANXESS has successfully placed a Eurobond in the market.

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2009-09-08 Rhein Chemie opens new production facility for industrial lubricant additives in Qingdao

September 8, 2009 marked the official opening of Rhein Chemie LOA (Qingdao) Ltd., the company’s new production facility for lubricant additives in Qingdao, China.

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2009-09-08 The 17th International Exhibition and Conference for the Pulp/Paper and Forestry Industries

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG will be exhibiting its products and technologies for producers of laminated paper and tipping paper.

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2009-09-02 LANXESS completes acquisition in China

German specialty chemicals group LANXESS has successfully completed the acquisition of the chemical businesses and production assets belonging to China’s Jiangsu Polyols Chemical Co. Ltd.

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2009-08-27 the ACLE 2009 in Shanghai

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is exhibiting a comprehensive range of products for the leather industry at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) in Shanghai, China, on September 2-4, 2009.

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2009-08-13 LANXESS earnings rebound in Q2 2009

LANXESS AG significantly increased earnings in the second quarter in comparison to the weak first quarter of 2009

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2009-08-11 Material optimization – New material properties for polymers

Organic nanoparticles from LANXESS now ready for series production

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2009-08-10 Rhein Chemie High-Performance Rubber Additive

GARIT G5, Newest Studless Tire from Toyo Tire & Rubber, Uses Rhein Chemie High-Performance Rubber Additive Micromorph®

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2009-08-07 New Appointment of Leather Chemicals Business

Markus Eckert assumes global responsibility for the leather chemicals business of specialty chemicals group LANXESS

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2009-08-03 LANXESS young.euro.classic China Festival 2009

For the third consecutive year, LANXESS will bring one of the world’s finest youth orchestras to China.

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2009-07-08 Clear enjoyment for the eye and palate

Ion exchange resins for the reliable demineralization and decolorizing of sugar solutions for the production of beverages

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2009-07-01 Green Chemistry Initiative from Rubber Pioneer - LANXESS

LANXESS is continuing to bring green chemistry initiative to market.

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2009-06-30 LANXESS: Production in Singapore to start in 2014

LANXESS AG is postponing the con¬struction of its new butyl rubber facility in Singapore.

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2009-06-25 Grow-a-Tree to Incubate a New “Green Generation” in China

LANXESS donated 100,000 RMB to support the "Grow-a-Tree" project as part of its global education initiative

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2009-06-18 120th-birthday makeover

High-performance pigments from LANXESS for the anti-corrosion coating on the Parisian landmark

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2009-06-16 LANXESS steps up research and development

2009 research and development budget of specialty chemicals group up 10 percent

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2009-06-08 LANXESS Acquires Polyol Specialist in China

Further milestone in company’s BRIC strategy

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2009-06-05 Around the world in 360 days by car – with ion exchange resins and expertise from LANXESS

Compact on-board unit turns used vegetable oil into eco-friendly biodiesel

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2009-06-03 LANXESS Asia Pacific Profiles Safe Chemicals for Personal and Home Care Products

LANXESS Comprehensive documentation of chemicals in safety data and technical information sheets

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2009-06-01 Joint Force of Enterprise and University to Provide Learning and Development Opportunities

LANXESS Rubber Student Award is a regular based program initiated in China.

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2009-05-21 LANXESS Launches Cutting-Edge Fluororubber in Asia

Levatherm Flourorubber has superb resistance to chemicals, oil, and heat of up to 260°C

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2009-05-21 LANXESS strengthens rubber R&D presence in Qingdao

New rubber mixing/testing laboratory to accelerate development of innovative rubber products for domestic Chinese market

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2009-05-13 LANXESS granted European patent for Baynox

The European Patent Office has granted LANXESS AG a patent (EP 1 563 041 B) for its product Baynox liquid.

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2009-05-11 Mexican health ministry asks LANXESS for support to combat swine flu

LANXESS is working with a commission from the Mexican health ministry to provide possible solutions to the swine flu outbreak

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2009-05-8 LANXESS reacts to slump in demand with package of measures

First-quarter global sales down 31.3 percent to EUR 1,054 million, China sales down 27 percent to EUR 84.8 million


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2009-05-7 Seek Solutions, Choose LANXESS – LANXESS Exhibiting at Chinaplas 2009

LANXESS at the Chinaplas 2009 with the Booth No.: A31, Hall 11.2

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2009-04-30 LANXESS India creates green zone at its Jhagadia site in Gujarat

Green Zone underscores LANXESS’s commitment towards environmental sustainability

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2009-04-28 LANXESS Trials “ECO” Plastics in Asia

Customer project in advance stage of being commercialized

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2009-04-27 LANXESS welcomes decisions by the European Parliament in favor of environmentally friendly tires

New tire labeling is an important step toward improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and greater safety

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2009-04-14 LANXESS Helps Control Insect-Borne Diseases

Saltidin product protects against deadly diseases from mosquitoes, flies and ticks; recommended by World Health Organization

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2009-04-07 Chinese industry delegation visits LANXESS inorganic pigments site in Germany

Main purpose of the visit was the exchange of knowledge on environmentally friendly production processes

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2009-03-30 LANXESS appoints Natalie Chen as General Manager of LANXESS Specialty Chemicals Company Limited (Jinshan, Shanghai)

LANXESS AG has appointed Natalie Chen as General Manager of LANXESS Specialty Chemicals Company Limited, Jinshan, Shanghai.

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2009-03-26 LANXESS Provides for Clean Drinking Water

LANXESS products solve water challenges

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2009-03-24 LANXESS Highlights Innovation for “Green‿Fuel-Biodiesel

Production of the “green‿fuel is considerably simplified by innovative solutions fromLANXESS

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2009-03-19 LANXESS starts operations at new plant for lubricant oil additives in Qingdao

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG has started up its new plant in Qingdao, China, for the manufacture of lubricant oil additives.

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2009-03-19 LANXESS 2008 targets met despite crisis

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG met its targets for fiscal 2008 despite a sharp drop in demand in the fourth quarter.

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2009-03-18 High-tech rubber keeps the world moving

100 years of synthetic rubber ‿an artificial rubber material keeps the world moving

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2009-03-16 Anders Mak Becomes Country-Compliance officer of LANXESS Greater China

LANXESS AG has appointed Anders Mak as the Country-Compliance officer of LANXESS Greater China

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2009-03-12 LANXESS establishes strong presence in Russian and CIS markets

LANXESS AG officially launched today its new, independent sales company in Moscow.

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2009-03-09 LANXESS Products Contribute To Safety At Sea

LANXESS’s innovative range of polymer and chemical products help the marine shipping industry withstand harsh weather conditions and emergency situations

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2009-03-03 LANXESS appoints Dr. Wolfgang Oehlert as General Manager of LANXESS Shanghai Pigments

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG has appointed Dr. Wolfgang Oehlert as General Manager of LANXESS Shanghai Pigments Co. Ltd

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2009-02-27 LANXESS Highlights Butyl Rubber Innovation for Healthcare and Food Sectors

LANXESS butyl rubber protects sterile medical equipment, preserves dental health and food taste.

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2009-02-25 LANXESS Innovative Rubber for Intelligent Tires

Modern tire raw materials improve the wet grip and the rolling resistance of the tires

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2009-02-18 LANXESS Asia Pacific Launches Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility Web Channel

LANXESS Asia Pacific reinforces commitment to be enabler of a sustainable future

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2009-02-16 LANXESS “Colored Concrete Works‿Initiative Details Use and Benefits of Color in Architecture

Through the ongoing “Colored Concrete Works‿initiative (www.colored-concrete-works.com), architects, builders, sales partners and concrete applicators can gain deep insights on using colored concrete to enhance the quality and emphasize the unique character of their structure.

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2009-02-09

Saltigo GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG, has once again demonstrated its wide-ranging expertise in the fields of synthesis optimization and process development.

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2009-02-05 LANXESS appoints Stefan Limbach as Regional Manager of Rhein Chemie for ASEAN/ANZ markets

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS Pte Ltd has appointed Stefan Limbach as Regional Manager for the Lubricants & Oil Additives (LOA) business line of Rhein Chemie business unit for the ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand markets.

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2009-02-05 LANXESS Begins Joint Research and Development with Qingdao University of Science and Technology

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG signed a cooperation agreement with Qingdao University of Science and Technology (QUST), to join forces in R&D, products commercialization and staff training for the rubber industries.

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2009-02-03 LANXESS awarded Merit Certificate at Global CSR Summit Awards 2009 Ceremony

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG received a Merit Certificate at the Global CSR Summit Awards 2009 held in Singapore on 14 January.

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2009-02-03 LANXESS finalizes global package to counter crisis


LANXESS AG has put together a global package of measures named “CHALLENGE 09‿in order to mitigate the effects of weak demand worldwide and strengthen the specialty chemicals group’s position.

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2009-02-02 LANXESS appoints Uwe Boltersdorf as

Dr. Uwe Boltersdorf has been appointed as the Site Manager of LANXESS’s new butyl rubber plant in Singapore.

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2009-01-16 LANXESS Speaks On Creating Competitive Advantages through CSR and Sustainability Programs at Global CSR Summit 2009

LANXESS delivered a presentation on 15 January at the Global CSR Summit 2009 held in Singapore.

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2009-01-15 LANXESS India signs MOU with Gujarat government

LANXESS India Private Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gujarat state government at the 4th Global Investors‿Summit Mega Exhibition 2009, which is being held in Ahmedabad from January 11-17, 2009.

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2008-12-22 Innovative syntan as a substitute for vegetable tanning materials

The specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG has developed a new, sulfone-based synthetic tanning material with outstanding fastness and other properties.

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2008-12-19 LANXESS responds to global economic crisis and shifts investments

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG responds to the global economic crisis by taking further measures.

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2008-12-16 LANXESS China is recognized as “One of China’s Top Employers 2009 (East China Region)‿ type=

LANXESS China, part of the global specialty chemicals company, was honored as “One of China’s Top Employers 2009 (East China Region)‿by the international publishing company CRF.

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2008-12-09 LANXESS (Wuxi) SCP wins the Best Partner Award

LANXESS today announced that the Semi-Crystalline Products Business Unit of LANXESS (Wuxi) Chemical Company Ltd. (LANXESS (Wuxi) SCP) received the Best Partner Award during the Annual Conference and 10-Year Anniversary Ceremony of CEPIA

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2008-12-04 LANXESS participates in RubberTech China 2008 Stand 5A550 A/B, Hall E5 No. Shanghai International Expo Centre

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will showcase its leading products and technologies at RubberTech China 2008 (Dec. 4-6, 2008, Shanghai International Expo Centre, Shanhai, China).

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2008-12-04 LANXESS Wins Two Awards in China

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG has recently received two separate awards in recognition of its admirable performance in environmental protection and commitment to local research and development.

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2008-12-01 LANXESS to Cooperate with Tokyo Zairyo in Sale of Rubber Chemicals

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG (Leverkusen, Germany) has announced a cooperation in the sale of rubber chemicals with Tokyo Zairyo Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan).

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2008-11-26 LANXESS Provides Coating Industry Customers with High Performance Products and Excellent Services

LANXESS will attend CHINACOAT 2008 from November 26th to 28th, showcasing their full line of high performance products and leading technologies.

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2008-11-17 Michelle Liu to become new CFO LANXESS Greater China

Michelle Liu (34) takes over as Chief Financial Officer Greater China on January 1, 2009.

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2008-11-14 LANXESS Greater China again achieved strong double-digit growth in the third quarter

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG has continued on its path of growth and is increasing its earnings forecast for the full year 2008.

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2008-11-04 LANXESS: Martin Kraemer appointed as Country Representative for LANXESS in Greater China

Martin Kraemer has been appointed as Country Representative Greater China of specialty chemicals group LANXESS effective January 1, 2009.

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2008-10-30 LANXESS WebMagazine brings chemistry to life

LANXESS has launched a new WebMagazine in Chinese to present chemistry in an exciting and lively way.

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2008-10-29 LANXESS microbiology laboratories in Singapore and China expand services for material protection

Singapore‿Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG today announces that its microbiology laboratory in Singapore has completed a record number of tests done for Asia Pacific customers compared to last year.

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2008-10-20 LANXESS: Petroflex to become a wholly owned subsidiary

The tender offer by specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG for the remaining shares of Petroflex S.A. in Brazil has been met with great interest.

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2008-10-14 Production stoppage at hydrazine hydrate facility in Weifang expected to last until second quarter 2009

Chemicals group LANXESS announced today that the current standstill of its Hydrazine Hydrate production facility in Weifang is likely to last until the second quarter 2009. LANXESS will make use of the time of the standstill to examine the feasibility for modifications at the plant.

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2008-10-09 LANXESS will eliminate climate gas emissions almost completely at its Porto Feliz site

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is building its own innovative, highly efficient cogeneration plant at its Brazilian site in Porto Feliz for the combined generation of steam and electricity.

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2008-09-03 LANXESS at the ACLE 2008 trade fair in Shanghai, China, from September 3 to 5

LANXESS offers solutions for the Chinese leather industry
Premium products and technologies that meet key demands of the tanneries

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2008-08-19 LANXESS Technical Rubber Products Business Unit helps German gymnast achieve medal at Beijing Olympic Games

The company contributes to Beijing Olympics with a wide rage of innovative and premium chemical products

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LANXESS achieves best quarterly earnings in its history

2008-08-13 LANXESS China achieves 57% growth in second quarter 2008

LANXESS achieved its best ever quarterly earnings in the second quarter of 2008. In China, the company showed a notable 57% increase in quarterly sales, adjusted for portfolio and currency effects, compared to the second quarter 2007.

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2008-08-06 Hydrazine hydrate facility in Weifang has been temporarily shut down, downtime is likely to last until September

LANXESS has today, August 6, 2008, halted production of hydrazine hydrate in Weifang, China due to a shortage of steam necessary for production. The standstill is likely to last until September.

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2008-07-31 LANXESS Testing Center in Wuxi receives German test certification

The LANXESS material testing laboratory for plastics at the Wuxi site has been accredited to ISO 17025

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2008-07-21 The “LANXESS young.euro.classic China Tour 2008‿promotes Sino-German cultural exchange and encourages youth development

For the second consecutive year, LANXESS, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals company, will bring one of the best youth orchestras to China as part of the “LANXESS young.euro.classic China Tour 2008‿

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2008-07-17 LANXESS opens Rubber Research Center in Qingdao

Win-win situation for LANXESS and Chinese rubber industry

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2008-06-26 LANXESS makes first acquisition in China

Take-over of one of China's largest iron oxide pigment facilities

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2008-05-14 LANXESS starts 2008 with a strong first quarter

Sales up 8.1 percent year on year after adjusting for portfolio and currency effects

‿Substantial growth in EBITDA margin to 14.3 percent

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2008-05-05 LANXESS to coordinate leather chemicals sales in Asia from Singapore in future

Leather business unit combines regional marketing and logistics

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2008-04-20 New in the WebMagazine: LANXESS goes Asia

The new WebMagazin Feature shows how LANXESS presents its outstanding lineup in Asia’s booming economies

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2008-04-17 LANXESS identifies growing demand for “green products‿in China

Continued trend expected to give considerable impetus to business
German specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is banking on growing demand for more environmentally compatible products and systems solutions in China, its most important Asian sales market.

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2008-03-11 LANXESS increases earnings and quadruples dividend

EBITDA margin pre exceptionals rises to 10.9% (9.7%)
EBITDA pre exceptionals advances 6.5% to EUR 719 million (EUR 675 million)
Adjusted sales up 5.0%
Net financial debt further reduced to EUR 460 million
Dividend raised from EUR 0.25 to EUR 1.00 per share
Good start to 2008

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2008-03-07 Wang Yongli Won 2007 China Top 100 Management Award

Growth, Innovation, Social Responsibility ‿Highlight LANXESS‿Development Strength

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2008-03-07 LANXESS Wuxi Site is recognized for outstanding contribution to the fast growth of China local economy

China ‿LANXESS Wuxi Chemicals Co., Ltd., the flagship of the world leading specialty chemicals company LANXESS in China, was recently awarded as “Outstanding Contributor to the Industry‿by local government of Wuxi

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2008-03-07 LANXESS expansion in Jhagadia makes location its biggest production site in India

Leverkusen - Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is to relocate production of rubber chemicals from Thane (Indian state of Maharastra) to Jhagadia in the state of Gujarat.

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2008-02-26- LANXESS to make record investment in Singapore

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG is set to make the biggest single investment in its history in Singapore. A new chemical production site for synthetic rubber is to be built at the chemical park on Jurong Island.

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2007-12-14- LANXESS to acquire Petroflex chemicals group of Brazil

Leverkusen/Sao Paulo ‿Leverkusen-based specialty chemicals group LANXESS is to acquire an interest of approximately 70 percent in Petroflex S.A, Brazil, at a provisional price equivalent to EUR 198 million.

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2007-12-03- LANXESS lifts declaration of force majeure for hydrazine hydrate facility in Weifang

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has lifted the force majeure notices issued in February for the production of hydrazine hydrate at its site in Weifang, China.

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2007-11-30- LANXESS provides stability Antioxidants for “green fuel‿ type=

Leverkusen ‿Specialty chemicals group LANXESS will be showcasing its antioxidants for biodiesel manufacture at the international “Fuels of the Future‿trade conference in Berlin by the end of November.

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2007-11-30- Purification without water Lewatit ion exchange resins for biodiesel production

Leverkusen ‿The Ion Exchange resins business unit of specialty chemicals group LANXESS will be showcasing its products for biodiesel production at the international “Fuels of the Future‿conference in Berlin on November 26 and 27.

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2007-11-28- LANXESS signs new seven-year EUR 1.5 billion

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG of Leverkusen,
Germany, has signed a new, seven-year EUR 1.5 billion syndicated credit facility with a bank consortium led by Citigroup, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and The Royal Bank of Scotland.

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2007-11-26 - LANXESS steps up material protection activities in Asia

New lab in China, service capacities for premium products to be expanded in Singapore

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2007-11-20 - LANXESS posts strong growth in third quarter

- 2007 full-year guidance confirmed - EBITDA pre exceptionals advanced 6.7 percent in the third quarter to EUR 175 million (Q3 2006: EUR 164 million) - EBITDA margin improved to 10.3 percent (Q3 2006: 9.7 percent)

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2007-11-14 - Fill it up!

Velcorin technology for the beverage industry from a single source

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2007-10-22 - LANXESS expands further in Asia

New Rubber Chemicals Plant in China to support fast growing tire industry

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2007-10-22 - Asia Pacific Tire Seminar: Innovative products for high-performance tires

LANXESS shares market trends and latest technology with experts

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2008-09-03 LANXESS at the ACLE 2008 trade fair in Shanghai, China, from September 3 to 5

LANXESS offers solutions for the Chinese leather industry
Premium products and technologies that meet key demands of the tanneries

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2007-09-25 - LANXESS to invest about EUR 1 billion by 2009

- New segment structure for the 13 business units - Earnings targets will now be reached in 2008

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2007-08-31 - LANXESS builds new ion exchange facility in India

Around 200 new jobs / Investment volume approx. EUR 30 million

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2007-08-16 - LANXESS improves profitability

- EBITDA pre exceptionals up 5 percent in the second quarter to EUR 211 million (Q2 2006: EUR 201 million) - EBITDA margin pre exceptionals rose to 12.2 percent (Q2 2006: 11.5 percent) - EBIT pre exceptionals improved by 9.4 percent - Sales dipped 1.4 percent to EUR 1,727 million (Q2 2006: EUR 1,751 million) due to portfolio and currency effects - Exceptional charges of EUR 186 million at Lustran Polymers - EBITDA pre exceptionals expected to advance to between EUR 700 million and EUR 720 million for the full year 2007

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2007-08-20 - LANXESS young.euro.classic China Tour begins

German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend concert of German-Chinese youth orchestra in Beijing

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2007-08-02 - Standard & Poor’s upgrades LANXESS by one notch to BBB

The rating agency Standard & Poor’s today upgraded the “BBB-‿rating it assigned to LANXESS in October 2004 by one notch to “BBB‿with stable outlook.

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2007-07-26 - Moody’s up-grades rating of LANXESS by one notch to "Baa2"

The rating agency Moody's Investor Services has up-graded the in May 2005 assigned rating of LANXESS by one notch from "Baa3" to "Baa2", stable outlook.

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2007-07-17 - Olympic Games 2008 in China : Futuristic design with LANXESS rubber material

Shenyang Olympic Stadium fitted with large transparent roof structure measuring 2,000 m2

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2007-07-09 - China's Premier Wen Jiabao visited LANXESS production site in Wuxi.

Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, visited LANXESS’s production site in Wuxi on June 29, 2007. The visit took place against the background ...

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2007-07-02 - LANXESS and Beijing Research & Design Institute of Rubber will co-operate

China: Customizing the application of polybutadiene rubber products Leverkusen ‿LANXESS’s business unit Polybutadiene Rubber has signed a 3-years co-operation agreement with Beiji...

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2007-06-29 - LANXESS moves business unit Lustran Polymers

Full withdrawal from this field of business two years after the first closing, which is expected for end of September 2007 / Two purchase price payments: After first and second clo...

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2007-06-27 - LANXESS projects significant new investment in rubber business

With costs of a magnitude of roughly EUR 400 million, the new production facility would be the largest investment in the company’s history / Locations under consideration includes...

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More than “classical‿commitment: LANXESS brings the young.euro.classic music festival to China, promotes strong sino-German cultural exchange 2007-06-21 -

Famous conductor Tang Muhai and star soprano Ying Huang to go on tour with German-Chinese youth orchestra Beijing, June 21, 2007 ‿The LANXESS chemicals group is bringing one of ...

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2007-06-18 - Focus on high-growth markets and future technologies

More investment in research and development Four-fifths of research projects should lead to market-ready products within two years Leverkusen ‿LANXESS is backing innovation...

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2007-06-15 - LANXESS Inorganic Pigments Wins "TOP 10 Global Pigment Suppliers" Award

China’s biggest B2B online service provider presents supplier awards HC360.com, one of the leading B2B online service providers in China, awarded LANXESS Shanghai Pigments for its ...

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2007-06-07 - LANXESS increases prices for rubber chemicals

Leverkusen ‿As of June 15, 2007, LANXESS will globally increase its prices for rubber chemicals by between 100 and 220 euros or 150 and 300 US dollars per metric ton. Affected by...

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22.05.2007 - Asia strategy reinforced : LANXESS promotes growth and innovation in China

Production capacity for high-tech plastics to be doubled· State-of-the-art development lab for high-performance polymers opened, rubber research center planned· China one of top ...

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22.05.2007 - LANXESS celebrates anniversary of Wuxi site

Ten years of leather chemical application technology in China , success through quality, customer proximity and environmental protection Guangzhou ‿May 19, 2007 sees the tenth a...

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22.05.2007 - LANXESS demonstrates comprehensive portfolio of innovative products for the China market at Chinaplas 2007

Guangzhou ‿At Chinaplas 2007 in Guangzhou, four of LANXESS’s business units, Semi-Crystalline Products, Lustran Polymers, Inorganic Pigments and Functional Chemicals, will be show...

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22.05.2007 - Sophisticated plastic coloring technology from LANXESS makes life easier and colorful

PET food packaging and children’s toys benefit from LANXESS product Macrolex Guangzhou ‿Chemicals group LANXESS will be showcasing its innovative organic dyes for the coloring ...

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22.05.2007 - Inorganic pigments for the booming construction industry in China

Pigments with environmental and physiological compatibility Guangzhou ‿Chemicals group LANXESS will be showcasing its extensive range of inorganic pigments for the construction...

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22.05.2007 - Testing Center opened in China

The next phase in LANXESS’s Asia strategy , first step in establishing a research network Guangzhou ‿LANXESS’s Semi-Crystalline Products business unit opened a Research and Develo...

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22.05.2007 - LANXESS plans research center

Guangzhou ‿The chemicals group LANXESS wants to be able to better meet the demands of its customers in Asian rubber markets in future. To this end, the company plans to build a ce...

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22.05.2007 - LANXESS installs second production line in Wuxi

Semi-crystalline products : Durethan and Pocan capacities doubled Guangzhou ‿After inaugurating a state-of-the-art compounding plant for the engineering plastics Durethan (polyami...

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11.05.2007 - LANXESS continues on a path of profitable growth

Portfolio- and currency-adjusted sales above prior-year period / EBITDA pre exceptionals up 6.8 percent in the first quarter to EUR 219 million (Q1 2006: EUR 205 million) / EBITDA...

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09.05.2007 - LANXESS: Dr. Werner Breuers succeeds Dr. Ulrich Koemm on the Management Board

Leverkusen ‿Dr. Werner Breuers (49) will take up his duties as a member of the LANXESS AG Management Board as planned on May 14, 2007. At its meeting on May 8, the Supervisory Boa...

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23.04.2007 - LANXESS opens new plant in China

Facility in Jinshan ensures high-quality and economic supply of raw materials for LANXESS Shanghai Pigments production ‿low capital expenditure ‿fast commissioning Jinshan ‿Ch...

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22.03.2007 - Successful year in 2006

LANXESS closing the gap to the competition First dividend proposed: EUR 0.25 per share / EBITDA pre exceptionals up 16.2 percent to EUR 675 million / EBITDA margin pre exceptiona...

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20.03.2007 - LANXESS: Changes in Supervisory Board and Management Board

Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Werner Breuers as new member of the Board of Management / Dr. Martin Wienkenhöver to leave office at the end of the month / Dr. Rainier van Roessel n...

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16.03.2007 - LANXESS invests to expand manufacturing capability in response to fast growth in Asia Pacific

Greater China is of strategic importance to the LANXESS Butyl business Shanghai, China -- The LANXESS chemicals group highlighted today in Shanghai the growing importance of th...

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06.03.2007 - LANXESS invests in new site in China

Leverkusen ‿As part of its Asia strategy, the LANXESS chemicals group is building a new plant for the manufacture of lubricant additives in Qingdao, China. The production facility...

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27.02.2007 - Approval opens up field of play for Mesamoll

LANXESS plasticizers for toy and food contact applications Leverkusen - Chemicals group LANXESS has received the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ...

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26.02.2007 - LANXESS: Hydrazine hydrate facility in Weifang likely to be shut down for several months following an operational incident

Leverkusen ‿Chemicals group LANXESS has halted production of hydrazine hydrate in Weifang, China, following an operational incident. The standstill is likely to last several month...

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05.02.2007 - LANXESS plans package of measures to speed development at Saltigo

LANXESS plans package of measures to speed development at Saltigo EUR 30 million investment to modernize the production base / EUR 10 million to build a high-tech multi-purpose pl...

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30.01.2007 - New premium granules supplement portfolio

LANXESS presents pigment range and comprehensive service offer at joint stand with sales partner Scholz Leverkusen‿Chemicals company LANXESS, one of the world's leading manufactu...

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15.12.2006 - LANXESS acquires activities from The Dow Chemical Company in South Africa and divests textile processing chemicals business in North America

First corporate acquisition implemented Leather business unit strengthens core business Complete control of value chain from chromium ore to leather tanning materials World's m...

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14.12.2006 - LANXESS rearranges Board of Management

Dr. Axel C. Heitmann confirmed as Chairman of the Board for another five years / Matthias Zachert's contract as CFO renewed for five years / Dr. Rainier van Roessel newly appointe...

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01.12.2006 - New BMW 3 Series Coupé with side panels made from Triax®

Long-awaited by many motoring enthusiasts, the BMW 3 Series Coupé has finally reached the showrooms. It is the flowing lines and sporty handling of this elegant and timeless two-do...

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22.11.2006 - LANXESS showcases its expertise in the rubber industry with a wide range of products

Shanghai Nov.20, 2006 ‿LANXESS, one of the leading chemical companies in the world, presents its strong technologies and expertise at the Tyres & Rubber Tech China 2006 on Novemb...

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22.11.2006 - LANXESS: Earnings advance in third quarter of 2006

EBITDA pre exceptionals up 10.8 percent to EUR 164 million (Q3 2005: EUR 148 million) / EBITDA margin pre exceptionals rises to 9.7 percent (8.3 percent) / Sales show year-on-year ...

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17.11.2006 - LANXESS divests textile processing chemicals business

LANXESS textile processing chemicals business to be acquired by Dutch investor Egeria and business unit management Leverkusen ‿Chemicals group LANXESS is divesting its textile ...

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18.09.2006 - LANXESS on course for growth

EBITDA margin target for 2009: peer group average / All business units above 5 percent EBITDA margin by 2009 / Acquisitions possible in existing and new businesses / Headroom for a...

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07.09.2006 - For leather that meets the toughest requirements

Innovative retanning materials and finishing agents from LANXESS Leverkusen ‿At the ACLE 2006, which will be held in Shanghai from September 5 to 7, the chemical company LANXES...

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30.08.2006 - Lustran Polymers - a new strong ABS brand

New name for LANXESS business unit Focus on colored ABS and ABS specialties Leverkusen ‿The LANXESS business unit Styrenic Resins has a new name: Lustran Polymers. With this name...

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17.08.2006 - LANXESS significantly improves earnings and narrows forecast for the full year

EBITDA pre exceptionals up 23.3 percent in the second quarter of 2006 to EUR 201 million (Q2 2005: EUR 163 million) EBITDA margin pre exceptionals rises to 11.5 percent (8.8 perc...

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12.07.2006 - LANXESS inaugurates hydrazine hydrate plant in Weifang

Successful relocation of plant from Texas, USA, to China Leverkusen / Weifang ‿The LANXESS chemicals group today inaugurated a plant for producing hydrazine hydrate in Weifang i...

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27.06.2006 - LANXESS Rubber for Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium in China Buna® EP - the Material of Choice for the New Olympic Center Stadium

Leverkusen, June 27, 2006 ‿LANXESS will be there when the 2008 Summer Olympics kick off in Beijing. The rubber Buna® EP T 6470 is being used as a sealant for the roof of the Tianj...

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01.06.2006 - LANXESS Cup for Green Baby

Shanghai, Jun 1- Committing to social responsible care as a chemical company, LANXESS celebrated the Children’s Day on June 1 and the World Environmental Protection Day on June 5 b...

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18.05.2006 - LANXESS: Good start to the year 2006

LANXESS: Good start to the year 2006 EBITDA pre exceptionals improves by 13.3 percent to EUR 205 million in the first quarter of 2006 (Q1 2005: EUR 181 million) / EBITDA margin r...

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16.05.2006 - LANXESS receives first BBB flat rating from Fitch

Leverkusen ‿Today, Fitch Ratings has initiated its coverage for LANXESS by giving the company a “BBB flat‿rating with stable outlook, which is one notch higher in comparison to t...

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27.04.2006 - LANXESS opens compounding plant in China

First SCP site in Asia LANXESS opens compounding plant in China Capacity in Wuxi can be increased in further expansion phases Leverkusen ‿The LANXESS chemical group's Semi-C...

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26.04.2006 - LANXESS showcases its all-round expertise and innovative products

Chinaplas 2006, Stand W4H01 LANXESS showcases its all-round expertise andinnovative products Chemicals group starts up a new production plant for high-tech plastics in Wuxi Lev...

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26.04.2006 - LANXESS: Asia strategy strengthened

China: New facility for high-tech plastics inauguratedStart-up of expanded rubber additive plantIndia: Investment in plastics productionNew rubber additive facility starts producti...

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22.04.2006 - LANXESS goes Asia

LANXESS is going to expand its presence in Asia with two major events in the week to come - with the company's participation at Chinaplas in Shanghai, the largest and most importan...

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22.04.2006 - LANXESS in China

China has developed into Asia's strongest market for LANXESS sales and is of special importance for the company as there seems to be no end to the country's booming success. The Ch...

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07.04.2006 - Successful first year in business LANXESS: Restructuring bears fruit

Third restructuring package: annual savings of approx. EUR 50 million by 2009 / EBITDA pre exceptionals climbs by 30 percent in 2005 / Sales in 2005 grow by 5.6 percent to EUR 7...

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28.02.2006 - Capacity increase for antioxidants LANXESS expands TMQ production at Brunsbüttel by a third

Leverkusen ‿LANXESS, the world’s leading producer of TMQ (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, polymerized), is announcing a phased expansion of TMQ production capacity at its wo...

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28.02.2006 - LANXESS offers antioxidant for Chinese rubber industry Joint Venture expects to start producing at the end of 2006

Tongling February 28, 2006 ‿LANXESS, one of the leading chemical companies in the world, continues to build a strong presence in China as its new joint venture moves into material...

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22.02.2006 - Successful Testing of Effective Disinfectant to Combat Disease LANXESS product highly effective against bird flu virus

Gießen University confirms highest efficiency Leverkusen ‿Preventol® CD 601, a disinfectant concentrate developed and patented by the Leverkusen chemicals concern, LANXESS, is h...

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26.01.2006 - Pigments for colorful design Stand B 20 shared with partner Harold Scholz & Co. GmbH

Leverkusen ‿From January 25 to 27, 2006, chemicals group LANXESS will showcase its wide range of inorganic pigments for the concrete industry at ICCX (the International Concrete C...

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18.01.2006 - LANXESS' Chinese website goes live today Closer to Chinese local customers without obstacles in communication

At the beginning of the New Year, LANXESS, the leading global chemical company based in Germany, announced the official launch of its website in Chinese, synchronized with its glo...

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13.01.2006 - Best Wishes from CEO to China

Shanghai-During his visit to China in mid January 2006, Dr. Axel C. Heitmann, the company CEO, host a round table discussion with the management team in China and had a face-to-fa...

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20.12.2005 - LANXESS sells Paper Business Unit

Leverkusen ‿The LANXESS Group is to sell its Paper Business Unit to the Finnish chemicals group Kemira Oyj, Helsinki. A purchase agreement to this effect was signed today. The tra...

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18.11.2005 - High-performance rubbers for injection molding Cost-effective and highly efficient

New applications for Levapren® - the robust EVM elastomer really comes into its own in injection molded articles Leverkusen ‿Sealing elements made from elastomers need to withs...

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17.11.2005 - LANXESS: Restructuring bearing fruit

* Net financial debt significantly reduced * Balance sheet structure considerably improved * EUR 132 million in restructuring costs * Third-quarter EBITDA pre exceptionals climbs a...

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03.11.2005 - Saltigo ‿a new name for high-tech chemistry

Carve-out of LANXESS Fine Chemicals is under way Leverkusen ‿The Fine Chemicals business unit achieves economic independence next year as a separate legal entity ‿with a new nam...

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02.11.2005 - New Global Player in North Rhine-Westphalia Saltigo ‿a new name for high-tech chemistry

The Fine Chemicals business unit achieves economic independence next year as a separate legal entity

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26.10.2005 - Alignment to China is of key strategic importance LANXESS steps up the pace in China

Numerous expansion projects to be completed by 2006 Leverkusen/Berlin ‿LANXESS AG is stepping up the pace in the rapidly growing Chinese chemicals market.

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10.10.2005 - LANXESS product protects against terrorism Revolutionary concept enables reliable monitoring of broad terrain and property that is difficult to access

Leverkusen - The chemicals group LANXESS provides the basis for a new type of security system that can put property protection and plant safety on a completely new footing. “Throug...

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10.10.2005 - LANXESS product protects against terrorism Revolutionary concept enables reliable monitoring of broad terrain and property that is difficult to access

The chemicals group LANXESS provides the basis for a new type of security system that can put property protection and plant safety on a completely new footing.

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