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Arlanxeo is a global producer of synthetic elastomers headquartered in Maastricht, Netherlands. The company was established in 2016 as a joint venture between LANXESS and Saudi Aramco, and has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco since 2018. Arlanxeo operates production and R&D facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, supplying customers worldwide.
The company’s portfolio covers a broad range of rubbers, including ethylene‑propylene‑diene rubber (EPDM, marketed as Keltan), nitrile and hydrogenated nitrile rubber (NBR/HNBR), chloroprene rubber (Baypren), and styrene‑butadiene and butadiene rubbers used in tire and technical rubber applications. Its materials are used in tires, automotive sealing and under‑the‑hood components, industrial hoses and belts, construction products, adhesives and coatings, and various consumer and industrial goods.
Also known as Arlanxeo Elastomeres France.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving ARLANXEO, of which one is active.
ARLANXEO's role on them: Owner and Operator.
1 expansion.
Targeting: Styrene-butadiene rubber (1)
Switch to ISCC PLUS-certified chlorine lowers chloroprene rubber emissions; full conversion completed Jan 2026, ~20% GWP cut versus 2025; Eco grades add certified butadiene.
Upgraded R&D hub expands labs and team to support rubber compounding, polymer analysis, battery applications and a chemistry lab for the new HNBR plant, boosting local and global R&D.
Agreement expanded Feb 2026 to include EPDM grades. EPDM used in seals, hoses and gaskets; resists water, ozone, UV and heat; flexible, durable, wide temperature range and good electrical properties.
Dr. Faisal Mohammed Alfaqeer took office as CEO, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh. He has 30+ years' industry experience, led Sadara, chaired ARLANXEO, and holds a PhD in Materials Science
The certification enhances the Eco portfolio, offering sustainable elastomers to support customers' sustainability goals in North America and globally.
The new plant in Changzhou boosts HNBR production for strategic sectors, enhances local R&D, and supports sustainability with advanced technology and energy efficiency.
The Triunfo plant in Brazil will increase output by 25% by 2027 to meet rising demand in Latin America, ensuring local supply and supporting regional growth.
ARLANXEO considers closing its Port Jerome site due to weak demand and high costs. A decision will follow consultations, with support planned for affected employees.
