Chempark Krefeld-Uerdingen

The expansion addresses rising demand for disinfectants and industrial preservation, driven by increased hygiene awareness and biosecurity needs in agriculture, human health, and industrial applications.

Increased black pigment capacity meets rising construction demand. Unique Laux process ensures high tinting strength, color consistency, and sustainability. Future plans include reducing CO2 emissions.

Production capacity for benzyl alcohol will increase by 30% at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site by end of 2019. Expansion plans are also in place for the Nagda site, enhancing global supply capabilities.

Investments will enhance production of bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants across multiple global sites, focusing on innovation and sustainability in response to growing market demand.

Production at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site increased by 5,000 metric tons annually to meet rising demand for high-quality pigments in paints, coatings, and plastics, enhancing dispersion and color consistency.

The new plant will produce engineering plastics for automotive and electronics industries, creating 20 jobs. Construction starts Q4 2018, with production in H2 2019. Expansion aligns with demand growth.

EUR 40 million each will go to Leverkusen and Krefeld-Uerdingen, with the rest to Brunsbüttel and Antwerp. Expansions target intermediates for automotive, construction, and crop protection sectors.

Modernized pilot plants in Krefeld enable faster industrial-scale production of superabsorbents, enhancing product development, sample production, and process transfer efficiency.

Investing EUR 20M to expand global capacities, LANXESS hit record monthly production in Germany. Their eco-friendly methods and compliance with strict regulations drive market share growth.

The new facility will reduce dependency on external feedstock, create five jobs, and cost EUR 18 million. Construction starts Q3, 2011 commissioning. Additional investments in German sites planned.