LANXESS strengthens global phthalate-free plasticizer portfolio
LANXESS is strengthening its global asset base and product portfolio for premium, environmentally-friendly phthalate-free plasticizers. The specialty chemicals company has agreed to acquire UNITEX Chemical Corporation located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction also represents LANXESS’ first acquisition of a manufacturing site in the United States.
LANXESS strengthens commitment to Brazilian automotive sector
Three new projects representing EUR 30 million (R$ 75 million) investment / More than 100 jobs to be created / Porto Feliz to become specialty chemicals hub / First bio-based EPDM rubber in the world to be produced in Triunfo / Extra capacities of high-performance rubber for ‘Green Tires’ / First Automotive Day to be held October 6 in São Paulo