LANXESS Expands Antioxidant Production at Brunsbüttel

Key highlights
  • LANXESS invested a low double-digit million euro amount in Brunsbüttel.
  • The expansion required over 80,000 man-hours and was completed without accidents.
  • The site produces around 100,000 tons annually with nearly 90 employees.
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LANXESS Brunsbüttel Rubber chemicals and Intermediates · Germany
Operational / Completed
~2016
~2017
2019

Investment and Expansion

LANXESS has expanded its production facility for Vulkanox antioxidants at the Brunsbüttel site, investing a low double-digit million euro amount. This expansion aims to enhance the independence of European tire manufacturers from Far East suppliers.

Local Impact

The expansion is a significant development for ChemCoast Park Brunsbüttel, influencing over 12,500 jobs in the region, with more than 4,000 directly in Brunsbüttel. The project was completed without any accidents, requiring over 80,000 man-hours during ongoing operations.

Production Capacity

In Brunsbüttel, LANXESS operates two plants, including the Vulkanox facility and a production site for a herbicide intermediate. Together, these plants produce approximately 100,000 tons of products annually, employing nearly 90 people.

Source: lanxess.com

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