- LANXESS plans to invest EUR 200 million in flame retardant additives over the next three years.
- The production network includes plants in the U.S., Germany, France, and the UK.
- The acquisition of Chemtura in 2017 expanded LANXESS's market position in flame retardants.
- Technical development centers are located in Naugatuck, USA, and Leverkusen, Germany.
Investment and Expansion
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS plans to invest around EUR 200 million over the next three years to strengthen its global asset base for flame retardant additives. The company operates a backward integrated production network for bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants with plants in the U.S. (Charleston, El Dorado, Greensboro), Germany (Leverkusen, Krefeld-Uerdingen), France (Épierre), and the United Kingdom (Manchester).
Market Position
Following the acquisition of U.S. company Chemtura in 2017, LANXESS has significantly expanded its market position in flame retardant additives. The integration of Chemtura's brominated flame retardant additives, bromine, and bromine derivatives has complemented LANXESS's existing phosphorus-based flame retardant business, particularly in the construction industry.
Research and Development
LANXESS operates two technical development centers for flame retardants in Naugatuck, USA, and Leverkusen, Germany. These centers focus on driving global innovations such as reactive and polymeric flame retardants, which offer better sustainability profiles compared to standard flame retardants. Products like LANXESS’s Emerald Innovation 3000 are seeing a constant rise in demand due to their enhanced sustainability.
