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Interview: “Biocides, disinfectants and preservatives are a core business area”

Lanxess has announced a deal to purchase Emerald Kalama Chemical for EUR 867 million (USD 1.04 billion). The deal is one of a series of recent transactions by the Cologne-based company. We spoke to Dr...

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Lanxess management makes sustainability its business

A new system of compensation for the Board of Management has been in place since the beginning of the year: Roughly one-third of the variable compensation is now linked to the company’s sustainability...

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Lanxess signs contract to acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent shares in Emerald Kalama Chemical on February 14, 2021.

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Lanxess acquires biocides specialist Intace

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess aims to expand its position as a leading manufacturer of biocides and antimicrobials by acquiring French company Intace.

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Lanxess increases black pigment capacity

Lanxess is continuing the systematic expansion of its production for synthetic iron oxide pigments.

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Lanxess plans to buy specialty chemicals division of Akzo Nobel

Chemical specialist Lanxess has linked up with private equity shop Apollo to court Akzo Nobel’s specialty chemicals division. But they are not alone.