- Investing EUR 25 million in 2017 to enhance efficiency.
- Over EUR 300 million invested in Lillo since 2004.
- 50th anniversary of caprolactam production at the site.
- Polymerization plant with 90,000 metric tons annual capacity since 2014.
Investment and Efficiency
LANXESS is investing EUR 25 million in 2017 to enhance the efficiency of its integrated production complex for polyamide and precursors for plastics in Antwerp. This investment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the competitiveness of the site, which has seen over EUR 300 million in investments since 2004.
Strategic Importance
The Lillo site is crucial for LANXESS's global business in high-tech plastics, particularly given the growing trend towards lightweight construction in the automotive industry. The site also serves the electrical and electronics sectors, producing key materials like caprolactam, a precursor for high-tech plastics.
50th Anniversary
The announcement coincides with the 50th anniversary of caprolactam production at the Lillo site. This milestone underscores the long-term significance of the site in LANXESS's operations.
Polymerization Plant
A major development in recent years was the construction of a world-class polymerization plant with an annual capacity of 90,000 metric tons, directly connected to the caprolactam production facility. Since its inception in 2014, the polyamide produced here is shipped to LANXESS's global network of compounding facilities for further processing into high-tech plastics.
