- LANXESS is investing EUR 12 million to convert 50% of EPDM production to Keltan ACE technology.
- The expansion is expected to be completed by mid-year.
- The new headquarters spans 3,500 m2 and houses 125 employees.
- LANXESS is building the world's largest EPDM plant in China, operational by 2015, costing EUR 235 million.
New Headquarters in Sittard-Geleen
LANXESS has inaugurated its new headquarters for the Keltan Elastomers business unit in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands. This site will manage global operations for EPDM rubber, integrating management, administration, production, and R&D under one roof.
Investment and Technology
LANXESS is investing EUR 12 million to convert 50% of its EPDM production capacity to the innovative Keltan ACE technology, which reduces energy consumption and enables new types of EPDM. The expansion is on schedule and expected to be completed by mid-year.
Modern Office Design
The new headquarters spans 3,500 m2 and accommodates approximately 125 employees. The design emphasizes sustainability, with features like motion sensor-controlled lighting and recyclable materials. The use of glass promotes transparency and communication among employees.
EPDM Applications
EPDM rubber produced at the new site is used in the automotive industry for seals and hoses, in construction for sealing materials, and in household items like washing machine gaskets and garden hoses. Its properties include resistance to heat, oxidation, chemicals, and weathering.
Global Expansion
LANXESS employs around 700 people in its Keltan Elastomers unit across sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, and the United States. The company is also investing EUR 235 million in a new EPDM plant in China, set to begin operations in 2015, which will produce 160,000 metric tons annually and create up to 200 jobs.
Sustainable Production
Since 2011, LANXESS has been producing Keltan Eco, the world's first bio-based EPDM rubber, at its Brazilian site using ethylene from renewable sugar cane, contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.
