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FRX and LANXESS to Develop Strategic Partnership

At a glance
  • LANXESS will evaluate contract manufacturing of FRX's NOFIA\u00ae products.
  • LANXESS may produce a raw material for NOFIA\u00ae flame retardants.
  • LANXESS will explore marketing NOFIA\u00ae in specific sectors or geographies.
  • The partnership aims to leverage new market opportunities driven by recent legislation.

Partnership Overview

LANXESS, a German specialty chemicals company, and FRX Innovations, a developer of sustainable polymeric flame-retardant additives, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic partnership.

Contract Manufacturing

The agreement includes the evaluation of LANXESS potentially contract manufacturing a family of FRX's patented NOFIA® products.

Raw Material Production

LANXESS may also produce a patented raw material necessary for the production of NOFIA® flame retardants.

Marketing Exploration

The partnership will explore the potential for LANXESS to market NOFIA® flame retardants in specific sectors and geographies.

Market Dynamics

Recent legislation has significantly changed market dynamics, creating new application areas for NOFIA® products. This partnership aims to capture these growth opportunities.