future energized by

FUTURE ENERGIZED BY
High-tech solutions for tomorrow's global markets.
INNOVATION ENERGIZED BY
Our goal is to create genuine added value for our clients using innovative products, processes and
ideas. We apply all our ability, creativity and passion to achieving this, day after day, all over the world.
We are a leading specialty chemicals group positioned at the center of the chemicals industry.
We make use of our expertise and competence in applications, along with our ability to innovate, in
three seg­ments – Performance­Polymers, Advanced Intermediates and Performance Chemicals. We
consistently seek out new, forward-looking solutions to generate growth. More about us and our
products on pages 12–15.
MEGATRENDS ENERGIZED BY
Mobility, urbanization, water, agriculture. We want to continue growing in the years to come and
to keep strengthening our position at the heart of the chemicals industry, focusing on these four
­megatrends and on global growth markets. Forward-looking solutions that improve the quality of life
for everybody in every region in the world must be developed. This is why we regularly focus on meeting challenges with important social implications, such as “Green Mobility.” More about “Green
Mobility” and the other megatrends on pages 16–19.
SUSTAINABILITY ENERGIZED BY
Strengthening our company and upholding our strong commitments to the environment and to society­
are our key objectives. In line with the principle “good for business, good for the community,”­our
corporate­responsibility strategy aligns economic, social and ecological interests. Consequently, our
business decisions always take the need for sustainable and responsible growth into consideration.
More about our commitment to sustainability on pages 20–23.
RESPONSIBILITY ENERGIZED BY
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we believe we have an obligation to help make the world
more fair and more sustainable. That is why we use our knowledge, ability and experience to develop
products and technologies that will, in the long term, protect the climate and the environment and
improve people’s­quality of life. Furthermore, we are responsible employers and support social and
cultural projects all over the world. Corporate responsibility is integral to every aspect of our
enterprise.
CAREERS ENERGIZED BY
We regard the recruitment and development of top-flight professionals as a strategic imperative. Because our mission is to make our enterprise increasingly global and sustainable, we are strengthening
our competitiveness in key markets across the world by hiring the most talented minds, regardless of
origin or gender. We believe that as an employer, our ability to attract top prospects is based primarily­
on the soundness of our business model, which has delivered strong results since our enterprise
was founded in 2005. Internally, we promote a culture of trust and manage our personnel processes
accordingly. Moreover, we attach great importance to providing our employees with comprehensive
qualification and development opportunities via intensive worldwide staff exchange programs, a firstrate training system, international trainee programs and the LANXESS Academy. This results in highly
motivated employees – and our reputation as an increasingly attractive employer. More about us as
an employer on pages 24–25.
ENERGIZING CHEMISTRY
WORLDWIDE
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USA: 02 Pittsburgh, 03 Baytown,
04 Burgettstown, 05 Bushy Park,
06 Chardon, 07 Orange, 08 Gastonia,
09 Greensboro, 10 Neville Island, 11 Little Rock
Mexico: 12 Mexico City
Brazil: 13 São Paulo, 14 Cabo de Santo Agostinho, 15 Duque de Caxias,
16 Porto Feliz, 17 Triunfo
Argentina: 18 Buenos Aires, 19 Zárate, 20 Burzaco, 21 Merlo
Europe: 22 Antwerp (BE), 23 Zwijndrecht (BE), 24 La Wantzenau (FR),
25 Port Jérôme (FR), 26 Paris (FR), 27 S
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(DE), 29 Brunsbüttel (DE), 30 Dormagen (DE), 31 Hamm-Uentrop (DE), 32
Brilon (DE), 33 Krefeld-Uerdingen (DE), 34 Leverkusen (DE), Corporate
Headquarters, 35 Mannheim (DE), 36 Marl (DE), 37 Filago (IT), 38 Milan (IT), 39 Vienna (AT), 40 Granges-Paccot (CH), 41 Barcelona (ES), 42
Branston (GB), 43 Newbury (GB), 44 Bratislava (SK), 45 Warsaw (PL), 46
Budapest (HU), 47 Istanbul (TR)
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anchored in our name, LANXESS, which is a compound of
the French word “lancer,” meaning “to set in ­motion,” and
the English word “success”­– indicating our determination
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Our product portfolio is focused on polymers, intermediates and specialty chemicals. Within these key fields of industrial chemistry, we deploy our specific core competences: chemical expertise, applications expertise, flexible asset
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A global player with strong roots
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benchmark index DAX 30 as one of the largest and most
frequently traded companies in Germany. The transfer of
the company’s global headquarters from Leverkusen to the
ultra-modern LANXESS Tower in Cologne is a further milestone in the very special success story of our company. As
a still relatively young global player, we enjoy a unique and
prominent position within our industry: with fresh ideas yet
full of experience, at home in Germany but present worldwide.
Regardless of where we do business, we are a leading provider of premium solutions. This means that we not only supply our clients with cutting-edge products, but also actively­
support their innovation processes. Over the past few years,
we have continually increased the resources we allocate to
innovation. Moreover, we have created a dedicated team that
coordinates all of our research and development activities
and manages projects that span multiple business areas.
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A leader in development, manufacturing
and marketing
We develop thousands of premium products for clients all
over the world, including active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry, ion exchange resins for industrial ­water
purification, performance polymers and state-of-the-art technologies for the automotive and electronics industries. Our
products are used in tires and automobiles, in addition to
countless household, leisure and other items that make our
lives just a little bit better every single day.
With operations in key markets across the world, we are
able to stay in close contact with our customers. We match
our products and services to the specific requirements of
regional­markets. Rapid development cycles and outstanding­
flexibility enable us to implement custom-tailored solutions
for our customers. We are committed to improving our production processes as a means of further optimizing our quality and cost structures.
Russia: 48 Moscow, 49 Lipezk*
Ukraine: 50 Kiev
South Africa: 51 Greenstone, 52 Isithebe, 53 Merebank, 54 Newcastle,
55 Rustenburg
United Arab Emirates: 56 Dubai
India: 57 Jhagadia, 58 Nagda, 59 Thane
Vietnam: 60 Ho Chi Min City
Singapore: 61 Singapore, 62 Singapore (Jurong Island)*
China: 63 Shanghai, 64 Jinshan (Shanghai), 65 Taopu (Shanghai),
66 Liyang, 67 Wuxi, 68 Qingdao, 69 Nantong, 70 Changzhou
South Korea: 71 Seoul
Japan: 72 Toyohashi, 73 Tokyo
Australia: 74 Sydney
Further Representations: Melbourne (AU), Brisbane (AU), Chengdu (CN),
Hong Kong (CN), Guangzhou (CN), Beijing (CN), Delhi (IN), Calcutta (IN),
Chennai (IN), Brussels (BE), ­Berlin (DE), Langenfeld (DE), Santa Croce (IT),
Arzignano (IT), Recife (BR), São Leopoldo (BR), León (MX), Birmingham
(US), Fairlawn (US), London (CA), Colonia (UY), Vilassar de Mar (ES).
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National Head Office,
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LANXESS RUBBER DAYS
Since their inception in 2009, LANXESS Rubber Days have secured a place of prominence in our sector’s annual calendar of
events. These high-level forums, which have been held in Europe and the fast-growing regions of East Asia, South Asia and
Latin America, consist of a series of cross-sectoral panel discussions and lectures in which leading experts from the rubber
industry discuss the latest developments and exchange views. We aim to make these events a permanent, internationally­recognized networking platform for the rubber industry.
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STRUCTURED SUCCESS:
OUR THREE SEGMENTS
PHARMA
AGRO
SPECIALTY
CHEMICALS
Performance
Chemicals
Performance
Polymers
POLYMERS
Advanced
Intermediates
INTERMEDIATES
BULK PLASTICS
PETRO CHEMICALS
FEEDSTOCKS, GAS AND OIL
The Advanced Intermediates segment includes our operations in the fields of basic­and fine chemicals. We
are one of the leading global suppliers of basic and fine chemicals, and we owe our strong global ­presence
to our many years of experience, successful­branding and a unique global production network for aromatic
compounds, which yields significant efficiency gains in terms of energy, logistics and infrastructure. The
business units of the Advanced Intermediates segment are described from page 35 o
­ nwards.
All of our polymer-based businesses are combined in the Performance Polymers segment, which includes­the
manufacture of synthetic rubber and plastics. This segment offers a broad portfolio of innovative­products, many
of which are inter­national leaders.­Our long-standing expertise is the reason for our success in this field. After all,
we invented­synthetic rubber in 1909. Today, we continue to build upon our successes­by leveraging­our marketleading technological expertise. The plastics we produce also offer significant potential for growth and innovation.
The business units of the Performance Polymers segment are described from page 30 onwards.
In the field of specialty chemicals, our Performance Chemicals segment stands out for its strong brands and excellent
reputation. Our organic colorants for plastics are market leaders, and thanks to our global sales and service network, we
are able to guarantee the high quality of our products, many of which use proprietary technologies under long-term patent
protection. The business units of the Performance Chemicals segment are described from page 37 onwards.
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A LOOK AT
GLOBAL MEGATRENDS
Global megatrends such as population growth, urbanization and increased mobility are key indicators of the
major changes that are now reshaping our world. More than half of the people in the world are now living in
cities. And by 2030, two-thirds of our planet’s population will be urbanites.
These developments will impact the climate, patterns of energy consumption, the need for vital new technologies, and the way we construct our living and work spaces. To meet the challenges posed by these and other
changes, the chemicals industry must continue to develop innovative solutions that enable us to reduce energy
use while improving our quality of life.
The water megatrend – more valuable than oil
Water is the world’s most important natural resource, yet it
remains underpriced and overused. Less than one percent
of the world’s water can be consumed without processing.­
Our solutions make it possible to recycle water and to
­eliminate or prevent contamination.
The urbanization megatrend – making better cities
In today’s rapidly changing world, more and more people are
moving to cities. While this trend presents economic, social
and environmental challenges, we have solutions to safeguard our future.
We are committed to shaping sustainable urban environments. That is why our portfolio features a broad range of
next-generation solutions that make urban life pleasanter,
healthier and safer. Increased demand for solutions such as
Bayferrox®, Levapren® and Levamelt® speak to the efficacy
of our environmentally friendly products for the construction
industry. China alone plans to build dozens of new cities.
This shift, together with the impressive growth of the middle
class in key emerging markets, presents us with significant
opportunities.
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Our products are used across the world to treat drinking water. Ion exchange resins and arsenic adsorbers – marketed­
as Lewatit® and Bayoxide® – are the centerpieces of our
­water purification portfolio. Membrane filtration technology
reliably removes nitrates, pesticides, viruses and bacteria
from water. And advanced specialty rubber is key to keeping
waterlines watertight.
On a local level, we support projects that raise people’s
standards of living by ensuring their access to clean drinking­
water.
The mobility megatrend – green light for
climate-conserving mobility
The future of mobility is green. Politicians, economic experts
and scientists from the most divergent subject areas agree
that the development of efficient and environmentally friendly
mobility represents one of the biggest global challenges in
the decades to come.
As leaders in specialty chemicals technology, we are making a decisive contribution to promoting and shaping “Green
Mobility.” You will discover on the following pages what
growing­mobility means for us all and what answers specialty
chemicals can provide.
The agriculture megatrend –
crop protection for a growing world
Feeding the world continues to be one of the major challenges of our time.
We supply the high-quality agrochemical intermediates that
help protect harvests and thus play an important role in feeding people around the world.
Our products are also used to safeguard health. Our insect
repellent Saltidin® has been recognized by the WHO and
EPA (the US environmental authority) as an effective and
reliable­medium to protect against midges and ticks, which
can transmit diseases such as yellow fever, malaria and Lyme
disease (borreliosis).
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SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
REQUIRES GREEN MATERIALS
Whether it is in Beijing, Mumbai or Rio de Janeiro, traffic­
jams kilometers long are now the order of the day in the
world’s megacities. In accordance with the trend toward
urbanization,­1.4 billion people worldwide will move to cities­
over the coming­20 years, which will further aggravate
the problem. The growing middle class in countries such
as China, India and Brazil is driving the boom in mobility –
and who can blame them? In order to limit the damaging
environmental­consequences of the traffic of today – and
­tomorrow – mobility­must become more sustainable. The
consequences worldwide for the climate and the environment will be ­dramatic if resources continue to be consumed
at current rates. Mobility is still almost entirely dependent on
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crude oil – and it will be many years before we can fully switch
to more sustainable forms of mobility. Still, a start has been
made. Nearly all car manufacturers and associated ­sectors
are involved in research into powering the cars of the future,
and many have already brought initial models or technologies
to market.
Opportunities for chemicals
The mobility megatrend does not merely represent an important moment for the future protection of the environment
and climate; it also provides huge opportunities for industry
and the economy. This also applies to the chemicals sector.
Lanxess is a prime example of this. Early on, we invested in
the megatrend of mobility, and today we are making ­vehicles
lighter, safer and more comfortable with our high-tech
plastics.­Durethan is one of these technical plastics. It is used
as a composite material with steel or aluminum and makes it
possible to create auto body parts that are extremely sturdy,
while at the same time up to 40 percent lighter and cheaper
than conventional parts. Now every car contains up to 20
percent plastic, and this figure will certainly increase.
“Green Tires” will bring the future to the roads
Considering the high degree of safety, reduced wear and
increased efficiency, which result from “Green Tires,” their
advantages are obvious. Our latest generation of synthetic
rubber provides the materials for these modern high-performance tires. The European Union’s recently implemented
­directive on tire labeling has allowed consumers to easily
identify “Green Tires”.
The regulations, which went into effect in November of 2012,
require manufacturers to clearly label tires for performance.
Tire braking power and rolling resistance are now classified
from “A” (very good) to “G” (unsatisfactory) and, along with
noise performance, must be shown in a manner similar to the
familiar energy labels found on domestic appliances. From
November 2014 onwards, tires that fall within class “G” will
be banned from the market.
We have developed a “LANXESS fuel-saving app” to inform car owners of the practical benefits of “Green Tires.”
Available on the Internet, for smartphones and tablets, the
app makes it possible to input tire class, tire pressure, useful
load and driving behavior, and calculate the potential savings
that can be achieved by changing to “Green Tires.”
The free fuel-saving app can be downloaded here:
http://save-fuel.lanxess.com
Our position is clear: Whatever developments and challenges the future may bring to the field of “Green
Mobility,” we are prepared to help shape that future.
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SUSTAINABLE GROWTH:
THE CORNERSTONE OF
OUR STRATEGY
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Consistent commitment to sustainable chemicals
Long-lasting economic success goes hand-in-hand with
respect for the environment and consideration for societal
development. We are firmly convinced of this, and it is the
basis for how we act – as set forth in our customer relations
strategy, “Good for business, good for the community.” In
concrete terms, this means that we want to provide optimum
client solutions while conserving the environment and contributing to an improved quality of life for all. We systematically assess and optimize our performance within the company in the areas of health, work safety, quality management
and environmental protection within the framework of our
HSEQ management across the group. Thus, at all our sites
we promote the sustainable production and economical use
of energy – for example, by deploying combined-cycle power
plants, representing one of the most efficient technologies
in the field. We invest extensively in modern processes and
plants to keep the air, soil and water clean.
Renewable raw materials for the future – a substitute
for oil
The reserves of oil in the world are finite. This is why our
­industry is working on future-oriented solutions to replace
­petroleum feedstocks with renewable raw materials. The conversion of biomass, such as maize, oil seeds or sugarcane,
into chemical elements is promising. We are specifically­
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applying our expertise to make these technologies marketready. With forward-looking products such as Keltan® Eco,
the first bio-based EPDM rubber in the world, LANXESS
is promoting the development of bio-based alternatives to
­petrochemical materials.
Social commitment
Wherever our enterprises are at work, we want to help to
plan sustainable development initiatives. This includes ecological and social projects where we use our expertise as a
leading specialty chemicals group to help solve problems of
vital s­ ignificance. Some examples include our commitment
to clean drinking water in Africa and other places suffering
acute water shortages. We have also taken on corporate
­responsibility in the immediate vicinity of our sites and in the
context of international aid projects.
Around the globe, we support the scientific education of
young men and women in a targeted manner – with programs in Europe, Brazil, Argentina and India. Our commitment extends from financial support for ­educational projects
to equipping special reading rooms for disadvantaged young
people. The initiatives are adapted to local requirements. We
take responsibility for all of our locations worldwide – and are
dedicated to showing how industry,­commerce and educational institutions can cooperate constructively.
More info: www.sustainability.lanxess.com
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OUR FOUR AREAS
OF ENTREPRENEURIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
To us, true sustainability means that growth and entrepreneurial responsibility must go hand in hand. Our
­activities focus on the areas of climate protection, water, education and culture. These comprise our cornerstones of sustainability, and we incorporate them into our daily work, through a variety of processes, operations
and measures.
WATER
The ability to provide clean water is an increasing challenge
for many countries. That is why we are working in local communities to respond to this issue and to generate greater
public awareness about what can be done. Our products are
used worldwide to conserve, transport, clean and save ­water.
For example, our innovative processes are used in ultra-­
modern wastewater purification plants to clean groundwater
in South Africa and other parts of the world.
CLIMATE PROTECTION
We consider climate protection one of our most pressing
tasks. We are continually reducing the amount of waste generated by our production facilities, and we work to identify
new technologies to help us in this vital duty. We conserve
natural resources and use renewable energy where possible.
Moreover, our innovative production processes help reduce
CO2 emissions. These include using cutting-edge plants for
exhaust air decontamination and CO2 recovery.
As a driving force in the chemical industry, we provide a
broad range of future-oriented technical solutions that help
us contribute to the reduction and in some cases even the
complete prevention of greenhouse gas emissions. We have
set ourselves the goal of reducing both the specific energy
consumption and the specific CO2 emissions of each of our
business units by 10 percent by the year 2015 (base year:
2010). Our measures include the whole chain of valueadded processes – from energy generation and production
processes­to transportation and the disposal of wastes.
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Relief actions for clean water
For many years now, LANXESS has supported the African
Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF). Thanks to our
financial support, by the end of 2010, AMREF was able to
build rainwater treatment systems for 25 schools in Tanzania
with a total of approximately 10,000 students and equip
these schools with sufficient sanitary facilities. Beyond
these purely technical measures to improve infrastructure,
AMREF has ­also educated teachers and children on issues
of h
­ ygiene, thus making them important information channels
for the ­correct handling of water in everyday life.
EDUCATION
CULTURE
We have more than 60 projects worldwide promoting scientific talent in
schools and universities. This is why,
with more than 60 projects within the
frameworks of our worldwide education
initiative, we support the teaching of science in schools in a targeted manner.
We provide schools with financial aid to
help them provide students with modern
laboratories and classrooms and organize project weeks and lab days for talented students both
at our company sites and in the schools themselves. We also
provide experimentation kits for science classes at elementary schools to help children develop an interest in scientific
experiments at an early age. The LANXESS education initiative was also honored with an award by the innovation competition “365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas”.
Sharing knowledge, exploring new paths and promoting exceptional performances – with this as our goal, we support
extraordinary intercultural projects around the world, which
bring people together and offer young talents the opportunity
to develop themselves further. One example is the support
of young up-and-coming musicians. We also sponsor wellknown cultural events in the host cities of our various company sites as well as various community projects dedicated to
intercultural exchange.
International cooperation with universities
We do what we can to connect research with practice.
University groups frequently visit our locations to gain a better
understanding of the challenges facing industry. In 2008, we
opened a center for rubber research and product development in Qingdao, China, which is accessible to the students
of a nearby university. Both parties benefit from this model.
The students are able to conduct research at the h
­ ighest
level, and we are able to stay current with the latest developments in this key market.
In June 2012, for example, a Young Euro Classic orchestra
initiated by LANXESS performed in Moscow. The orchestra,
comprised of 76 highly talented music students from the
University of Art in Berlin and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory
in Moscow, was founded on the occasion of the kick-off
event of the 2012/13 Year of Germany in Russia. And for the
sixth time already, the musicians of the Young Euro Classic
Chinese-German orchestra have come together for a concert
tour through the Middle Kingdom. We have also launched
further long-term sponsorship initiatives for young musical
talents in both Singapore and Japan.
The LANXESS Young Euro Classic Tour
For many years now, we have been committed to the support
of young musicians. In the now already three “Young Euro
Classic” orchestras, we bring together the best talents from
Germany, China, India and Russia and offer them the opportunity to show off their skills within the frameworks of concert
tours and high-profile events.
Commitment in Cologne
We are, of course, also committed to the music scene of
our new home city – through a partnership with the worldrenowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. In addition to the contemporary music festival “Acht Brücken” (Eight Bridges), we
will also support a large number of the philharmonics’ activities throughout the coming years. Through at least 2015, we
will also remain the principal partner of the lit.Cologne, the
largest festival for literature in Europe. Each year, well-known
authors and actors demonstrate here how lively the written
word can be.
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CHEMISTRY IS
PASSION AT WORK
We employ more than 17,000 employees in 31 countries around the world. And we have no doubt that our success is largely driven by their unique commitment and by their passion for advanced chemistry. That is why we
are serious­about the personal development and well being of every single employee.
Aiming for simplicity, finding solutions, taking responsibility and acting quickly on new ideas: Together, these
four principles comprise what we call “Formula X.” Our conviction that our people are our greatest asset underlies these simple messages. In our experience, if an enterprise places confidence in its workforce, the returns
are significant.
We understand that it is easier to talk about confidence than to make a consistent practice of it. We take an
approach that, by embracing constructive criticism, keeps us on course and ensures a high degree of internal
cohesion between our workforce and management.
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A global player with flat hierarchies
The globalization of our workplace takes numerous forms.
Many of our employees rotate through our exceptionally
diverse business areas. For some, cooperating with col­
leagues from other countries is part of their daily responsibility. For others, travelling on assignment for major projects
in Brazil, India, China, Singapore and the United States is a
regular fact of life. Moreover, constant contact and cooperation with research institutes and universities across the world
is an essential element of our work.
Only the biggest players in our industry can provide their employees with a similarly international work environment. And
yet, we have some characteristics typical of medium-sized
enterprises, such as flat hierarchies, short decision paths and
respectful yet informal colleague interactions. This unusual
combination gives our employees unique opportunities for
development.
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Head, heart and guts
We do not require our executives to assume a uniform leadership style because authenticity is, far and away, the most
convincing element in daily management. To ensure that the
freedom we grant our executives does not end in unprincipled
or arbitrary behavior, we expect them to find and maintain a
personal balance between strategic wisdom (head), empathy
(heart) and courage (guts) for all their decisions. Naturally, we
support them in their efforts to sustain this balance.
Self-reflective learning is a central theme of the advanced
training and development courses we offer at the LANXESS
Academy. The focal point of our Assessment Center is feedback and the ability to self-reflect.
Building up the next generation
Providing young people with professional training is important, not only because it ensures our own continuing business success, but also because it is the socially responsible
thing to do. Thus we provide an array of professional and
academic courses in various fields of business, technical and
scientific endeavor.
Thanks to the diversity of our enterprise and its areas of business, we can offer qualified university graduates a broad
range of interesting entry-level jobs, particularly in process
engineering and chemical research.
For those who aspire to broaden their horizons, we provide training courses that focus on engineering, marketing,
­accounting, finance and personnel. Through an 18-month
program, participants are able to fully acquaint themselves
with our business.
Work-life balance
Maintaining an ability to successfully balance the demands of work and family life is vital to us. We provide our employees with
the greatest possible support in their efforts to harmonize their private and professional lives. In addition to offering daycare for
children, we consider the needs of relatives, and allow for flexible working hours, part-time work and opportunities to work from
home. Employees in Germany have free access to childcare and eldercare services.
To meet the challenges posed by demographic change, we developed Xcare. This extensive program comprises five subject areas: work and family life; individuals and health; savings and pension provisions; time and organization; and work and
qualifications. Among its achievements, the initiative addresses company health and integration management issues, and has
established health projects at several locations. We are also progressively introducing a long-term account that smoothes the
transition of employees entering retirement.
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EXCELLENCE ENERGIZED BY
Our comprehensive portfolio of premium products and services is built around polymers, intermediates and specialty chemicals. Because we delegate operational responsibility to our 14 business
units, each of them acts independently, as a “business within a business.” Each business unit features
efficient administrative processes, flattened hierarchies and motivated employees – enabling them to
react rapidly to specific client requirements and changes in the markets. Greater detail on each of
our business units can be found starting on page 28.
Segment Performance Polymers
BUSINESS UNIT
BUTYL RUBBER
From high-performance tires to chewing gum
The Butyl Rubber business unit (BTR) is one of the global
leaders in production volume in the butyl market. Decades of
development and production experience underpin its highperformance and high-quality products.
Butyl rubber is manufactured in very large quantities, and
over 80 percent of global production is consumed by the tire
industry. But it is also found in a remarkable range of other
products, such as chewing gum, protective clothing, chemical processing equipment, pipe linings and pharmaceutical
closures.
Worldwide expansion of production capacity
In addition to our high-tech production plants in Belgium and
Canada, we broke ground for an ultra-modern butyl rubber
facility in Singapore in May 2010. In the first quarter of 2013,
this plant will provide additional annual production capacity of
up to 100,000 metric tons to serve Asia’s growing demand.
It will also set new standards for sustainability, as between
10 and 15 percent of the total investment was allocated for
environmental technologies that will reduce the plant’s total
energy and water needs. The Butyl Rubber business unit
moved its global headquarters to Singapore in conjunction
with the start of construction.
Intensive cooperation
We work closely with our customers worldwide to develop
products and solutions that meet their constantly changing
needs and specifications. Today, Halobutyl, which is prima­
rily used for the inner liners of tubeless tires, accounts for the
majority of our sales. Analysts expect this shift to continue
well into the future, and we fully intend to keep pace with this
steadily growing market.
Innovations for small markets as well
Butyl and halobutyl rubber are also eminently suitable for
use in attractive niche markets, where our adaptability­and
innovative capacity are significant assets. Halobutyl rubber is
widely used in pharmaceutical products because it can be
used for closures and membranes that are both punctureproof and impermeable to gases and moisture. Its properties
make halobutyl rubber ideal for safe and reliable closures
for sterile injection solutions, flask seals, injection plunger
seals and infusion pump seals. In the long term, China is an
extremely attractive market for the production of pharmaceutical closures and many other rubber products. Today,
Chinese manufacturers rank among the largest producers of
pharmaceutical closures worldwide and we are focused on
this important market.
More info: www.btr.lanxess.com
Continually innovating for our customers
Our researchers at the LANXESS BTR R&D Center in
London, Ontario developed a model performance tire
tread compound by substituting Bromobutyl in place of
conventional SBR. The new Bromobutyl in Tread (BiT)
technology is an entirely new application for butyl rubber. It demonstrates significant improvements in wet/
dry grip performance while maintaining other tire perfomance criteria (fuel economy and wear performance).
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Segment Performance Polymers
BUSINESS UNIT
PERFORMANCE
BUTADIENE RUBBERS
Versatile performance specialist
The Performance Butadiene Rubbers business unit (PBR)
specializes in the production of versatile polybutadiene, highperformance solution styrene-butadiene (SSBR) and neodymium polybutadiene rubbers (Nd-PBR). Our product portfolio
also includes general-purpose emulsion styrene-butadiene
rubber (ESBR). Polybutadiene rubbers are produced with the
help of neodymium, cobalt and lithium catalyzed processes.
These are also used predominantly in the manufacture of
tires. Our polybutadiene rubbers – produced using neodymium, cobalt and lithium as catalysts – are predominantly used
in the manufacture of tires. Nd-PBR is a perfect example
of our approach to developing rubber characterized by
improved­properties that translate into significant performance improvements.­
Modern rubber for “Green Tires”
Currently, the rolling resistance of tires is responsible for
roughly 20 percent of automotive fuel consumption. In urban
traffic, this figure increases to 30 percent. We produce the
advanced materials that can significantly reduce these percentages, such as our new, modified SSBR and advanced
Nd-PBR rubber. As the leading producer of high-performance rubbers worldwide, LANXESS is exploring new paths
in the transition to environmentally friendly tires: In 2013, we
decided to completely switch production in our site in Triunfo,
Brazil from conventional E-SBR to the more modern S-SBR,
which helps to reduce rolling resistance, improves grip on
wet roads and makes tires more durable. LANXESS is the
first company to make such a shift. The investment of 80 million Euro pays off not only for the environment: The demand
for innovative rubbers will continue to increase in the future,
since tire labeling is catching on in many countries throughout the world, making the advantages of “Green Tires” clearly
visible for the consumer.
Extender oils for environmentally friendly tire rubber
Worldwide, we have challenged ourselves to eliminate highly
aromatic DAE oils from our formulations of synthetic rubber.
To ensure a supply of alternative products, we have entered
into a strategic partnership with the Swedish oil manufacturer
Nynas.
Grip for shoes, drive for golf balls
A substantial quantity of performance butadiene rubber is
used for the modification of plastics in the manufacture of
high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) used in injection molding
and extrusion applications. Additional applications include
golf balls, shoe soles, conveyor belts and transmission belts.
More info: www.pbr.lanxess.com
The largest high-performance rubber factory in the
world
Singapore is the site of our new facility for the production of high-performance Nd-PBR rubber. We plan to
­invest approximately €200 million in the construction of
this plant in the Jurong Island chemical park. The plant
will be the largest of its kind worldwide, with a ­capacity
of 140,000 metric tons per year. Commissioning is
planned for the first half of 2015.
Our first Michelin Supplier Award
The Michelin Executive Committee honors suppliers
with this award to recognize outstanding performance in
complying with the Michelin Group’s highest standards.
■ SSBR
rubber makes “Green Tires” safer, more
­ conomical and more environmentally friendly.
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■ Buna® CB is highly flexible and offers dynamic loadbearing characteristics even at low temperatures.
■ ESBR rubber is a versatile “all-purpose” product.
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Segment Performance Polymers
BUSINESS UNIT
HIGH PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Strong materials, innovative applications
The High Performance Materials business unit’s (HPM) compound portfolio includes the two product lines Durethan® and
Pocan®, based respectively polyamide (PA) and polybutylene
terephthalate (PBT). Both product lines are predominantly
used in the automotive industry, as well as in the electrical
and electronics industries.
Tepex® – tailored thermoplastic composites
Our continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pre-impregnated materials, or “prepregs,” under the Tepex® brand open
up new possibilities in lightweight design. In combination
with Durethan®, these fiber composites lend themselves to
cost-efficient processing and mass production of many highperformance components.
When used in automobiles to replace metals, these plastics­
significantly reduce weight and costs. They can be pro­
cessed quickly and efficiently into components that sustain
considerable mechanical, chemical and thermal loads, such
as pedals, air conduction units for engines, components for
cooling systems and oil pans.
HiAnt® – the Power of Innovation
With Durethan®, Pocan® and Tepex®, customers receive not
only high-grade products but also tailored customer services.
The HiAnt® brand stands for our in-depth expertise in developing products, applications, processes and technology, as
well as for our commitment to innovations that generate success for our customers.
Durethan® is a polyamide that can be easily processed in
combination with metal or composite sheets made from continuous fiber-reinforced plastics to create hybrid systems that
make modern motor vehicles safer and more fuel-efficient.
The best example of this is its use in automotive front ends,
which include the front section of the engine compartment
and sturdy mounting points for the headlamps, radiator tank
and hood latch.
High-tech – even in fishing lines
Polyamide monofilaments from our long-standing Perlon®
brand and our Atlas® and Bayco® brands make highly durable­
fishing lines, ropes, hawsers, agricultural products and sports
equipment. Two important applications that use Perlon® and
our polyester monofiles include press felts and clothing for
paper machines.
Our effective, flame-retardant plastics also contribute to
greater safety in the electrical and electronic industries.
Pocan® and Durethan®, some varieties of which are extremely fire-resistant, are used in the manufacture of current-­
bearing components such as plug connections, electronic
control systems and automatic cutouts.
Producing our own precursors
By producing caprolactam, PBT and glass fibers, we maintain
our own supply of all the necessary inputs for the high-performance materials Durethan®, Pocan® and Tepex® – making us
a more reliable partner for our clients. We also offer each of
these precursors separately.
More info: www.durethan.com
www.pocan.com
■ Durethan®
and Pocan® offer maximum heat resistance and long-term stability.
■ Perlon® and polyester monofilaments play a
market-leading role in press felts and clothing
for paper machines.
■ Tepex® enables superior lightweight solutions.
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Segment Performance Polymers
BUSINESS UNIT
KELTAN ELASTOMERS
The Keltan Elastomers business unit (KEL) focuses – as the
name implies – exclusively on our Keltan® brand line. With
the acquisition of the EPDM business of DSM Elastomers,
we increased our annual production capacity for this important polymer by roughly 200,000 metric tons – making
EPDM our single largest business line. Since then, we have
continued­to expand and optimize the Keltan business unit.
In the summer of 2012, we announced the start of construction on the world’s largest EPDM plant, in Changzhou, China.
With a current capacity of more than 450,000 metric tons
per year, Keltan is exceptional for its scale and its pace of
growth as well as for its premium products.
At the heart of a megatrend
Keltan®, an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), has
achieved such a high degree of recognition worldwide that,
for the first time, we have named a business unit after one of
our brands. Our Keltan® products are marked by a r­apidly
growing range of grades and uses. Keltan® is now commonly
found in hoses, gaskets and belts and as an additive in polymers and polymer modifiers. The role it plays in multiple
­aspects of the global megatrend toward increased mobility
will only keep expanding.
Grafted EPDM makes polyamides impact-resistant
Keltan® 2708 R is an epoxy copolymer grafted with 0.8
percent maleic anhydride, which is supplied in the form
of free-flowing pellets and is suitable for the impact-resistant modification of technical plastics, among other uses.
Thermoplastics modified with Keltan® 2708 R offer particularly impressive low-temperature properties. This new grade
of EPDM also improves the mechanical properties of woodplastic composites and rubber-to-fabric bonds in items such
as hoses and belts.
First EPDM rubber from bio-based raw materials
With Keltan® Eco – the world’s first bio-based EPDM rubber –
we have improved the eco-friendliness of rubber. EPDM is
conventionally produced from petroleum-based ethylene
and propylene. In contrast, our “Green ethylene” is derived
entirely­from sugarcane, a renewable resource, and is processed into EPDM at our production site in Triunfo, Brazil.
Worldwide profile and expertise
With production sites in Germany, the Netherlands, the
United States and Brazil, we are active in many of the most important markets across the globe. At all sites, we continually­
strive to optimize logistics, customer service and production
processes – and to be there when our clients need us.
More info: www.keltan.com
world’s largest EPDM plant is being built in
Changzhou, China.
■ A one-brand business unit, dedicated to EPDM,
­ensures a clear focus.
■ Grafted EPDM expands our versatile portfolio of
ethylene propylene rubber.
■ The
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Segment Performance Polymers
BUSINESS UNIT
HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELASTOMERS
The High Performance Elastomers business unit (HPE) grew
out of the former Technical Rubber Products business­unit
and is focused on four types of specialized high-performance
rubber: polychloroprene rubber (CR), acrylonitrile ­butadiene
rubber (NBR), ethylene vinyl acetate rubber (EVM), and
hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR). Together with our customers, the HPE business unit is always ­prepared to face
new challenges and enhance our range of products. With its
broad range of high-performance elastomers for specialty
applications, it is the leading provider in this market segment
worldwide.
Therban® for heat-resistant and media-resistant gaskets
The robust and heat-resistant hydrogenated nitrile rubber
Therban® is the basis for a new generation of flat gaskets
offering greater safety and longer life. Proper flange seals,
for instance, ensure that potentially harmful chemicals and
media can be safely transported by pipeline across great distances.
Levamelt® for blown film extrusion
With the ethylene vinyl acetate polymer Levamelt®, removable adhesive film can be produced cost-effectively by
means of high-throughput blown film extrusion technologies.
Levamelt® films can be peeled off of many surfaces without
leaving any residue. Previously, these types of films had to be
produced via a cost-intensive coating process.
emphasis on specialty and high-performance
rubber.
■ Therban® for heat-resistant and media-resistant
gaskets.
■ Levamelt® suited to blown film extrusion.
■ Innovation in products and applications.
■ An
Levapren® for safer aircraft floors
For security reasons, floor coverings used in airplanes must
fulfill a number of strict requirements. This is especially true
for materials used in the galleys of long-haul aircraft. Our halogen-free, highly elastic rubber raw material Levapren® enables the production of bondable and skid-proof coverings,
which are characterized by excellent abrasion resistance and
fire-protection properties. Levapren-based floor coverings
also feature high soil-resistance and are especially easy to
install.
More info: www.hpe.lanxess.com
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Segment Advanced Intermediates
BUSINESS UNIT
ADVANCED
INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATES
A basis for everything: market orientation,
quality and expertise
The Advanced Industrial Intermediates business unit (AII) is
one of the most important suppliers of high-quality industrial
chemicals in the world. Thanks to our comprehensive product portfolio, we provide our customers with the materials
they need to drive long-term success.
Our expertise in the production of high-quality aromatic compounds, benzyl products, inorganic acids, polyols and oxidation products, among other offerings, serves as the foundation for our customer-driven partnerships. Our success is
based on our customer focus and market orientation, which
enable us to identify market trends and meet new needs at
an early stage.
Aromatic compounds
Our broad portfolio is based on a unique network of production facilities for chlorination, nitration, hydrogenation and
phosgenation. The core elements of this “aromatics network”
have been an integral part of our company and our predecessor company for more than 100 years. The result is that
we have developed exceptional expertise in the production of
­selective and specific positional isomers in aromatics. But aromatics have served as more than just intermediates for some
time. For example, Baynox® is a useful stabilizer that protects
environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel from o
­ xidation.
Benzyl products and inorganic acids
We are a leading global producer of benzyl products and
our portfolio includes important basic inorganic chemicals.
Because calcium sulfate is a byproduct of hydrofluoric acid
production, we have more than four decades of experience in
the field of producing calcium sulfate binders for screed. Our
premium anhydrite is one of the best solutions available ­today
for use in both conventionally laid calcium sulfate screeds
and calcium sulfate flow screeds.
Polyols and oxidation products
Thanks to our advanced production processes, we generate
a range of important solutions for this market segment. For
example,­our products are used in the manufacture of windmill blades, while the additive Rovelan® is used by the feed
industry as a digestive aid and a conservation and ensilage
agent.
More info: www.aii.lanxess.com
■ Focused
market orientation.
■Broad product portfolio based on extensive expertise
in advanced production processes.
■Great brands, such as Baynox® and Rovelan®.
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Segment Advanced Intermediates
BUSINESS UNIT
SALTIGO
The finest of fine chemistry
Saltigo GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of LANXESS,
which has been operating independently in the fine chemicals
industry since 2006. Saltigo’s proven expertise and m
­ any
years of experience make it one of the leading companies­in
the field of custom synthesis.
Impressive versatility
The intermediate products and active ingredients that Saltigo
produces for its customers form the basis for a wide range
of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers and specialty
chemicals that play a significant role in our everyday lives.
They are incorporated into crop protection products such as
herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. For the pharmaceutical sector, Saltigo produces active ingredients that form the
basis for important products such as antibiotics, antidepressants, and cardiovascular and cancer medications. Saltigo
also produces additives for polymers, fuels as well as chemicals used in electronics, imaging equipment and cosmetics.
tionally operates according to Current Good Manufacturing
Practice (cGMP) standards and has U.S. Food and Drug
Administration certification.
Efficient project management and innovative solutions
In addition to our broad range of established technologies and products, our proven track record is also based
on our e
­ fficient project management system, which keeps
customers­up to date on the status of their projects. As an
innovative service provider we own a large and growing body
of intellectual property, patents and proprietary procedures
and processes. Thus we are a well-prepared and dedicated
partner for all customers in innovation-driven industries.
More info: www.saltigo.com
Exclusive and customer-oriented
Saltigo is one of the world leaders in custom synthesis and
customer manufacturing, thanks to its comprehensive a­ rray
of synthesis technologies and procedures. These technologies are continually optimized to meet customer preferences and market requirements, particularly for those
innovation-driven industries that manufacture products for
diverse technical applications. Custom synthesis takes place
in ultra-modern, multipurpose facilities. Through the use of
state-of-the-art technology, we can supply a few kilograms or
several thousand metric tons of our products. All of our factories in Germany have both DIN ISO 9001:2000 and DIN
14001 certifications. The plant at the Leverkusen site addi-
Saltidin® – One of our many remarkable products
Saltidin®, an active ingredient used in insect repellent,
combines effective protection with cosmetic properties,
making it suitable for use in products like sunblock and
lotions that also repel insects. By protecting people from
being bitten by ticks, midges, mosquitoes and horseflies, Saltidin® helps keep Lyme disease, Russian spring-­
summer encephalitis and other diseases in check.
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■ Custom
solutions tailored to customer requirements.
■ A reliable worldwide partner for custom synthesis.
■ Ultra-modern technologies and plants.
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Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
FUNCTIONAL
CHEMICALS
High-value specialties
The Functional Chemicals business unit (FCC) consists
of three product lines: Phosphorous Chemicals, Polymer
Additives and Colorants. Our largest client segment is the
plastics manufacturing and processing industry. We also
make several products used in the field of water treatment.
Additionally, we are one of the largest providers worldwide of
coupling agents used in coatings for technical textiles.
The business unit’s portfolio is distinguished by the high
net value generation offered by its products and by its farreaching­patent holdings. Our principal production sites are
located in Germany and the United States.
Phosphorous Chemicals – improving our quality of
life!
We operate one of the world’s largest integrated sites for
phosphorous chemistry. Beginning with elemental phosphorous, we produce a broad range of intermediates,­flame
retardants and other specialty chemicals used by numerous­
industries in ways that improve people’s quality of life. Our
phosphorous intermediates serve industries as the basis for
the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemicals,
agrochemicals and flame retardants. Our Flame Retardants
product lines Disflamoll® and Levagard® offer highly efficient
fire protection and other advantages, including ease of processing and high elasticity when used with various synthetic materials. Our Phosphorous Specialties play key roles in
such applications as liquid-liquid­metal extraction, anti-foam
agents, substitute solvents, viscosity depressants, catalysis in
chemical synthesis and many others. The Bayhibit® product
line serves a wide range of water management applications,
including­scale and corrosion inhibition. With our Baypure®
range, we offer­ecologically compatible and biodegradable
complexing­and dispersing agents that are used for water
conditioning­in many household and industrial applications.
Our Phosphorous Chemicals stand for professional customer
service, state of the art technical support, innovative research
and consistently high quality.
Safely enhancing plastics
Polymer Additives include plasticizers, emulsifiers, bonding
agents and blowing agents. In the ongoing public discussion of phthalate-free plasticizers, our Mesamoll® (alkyl sul-
fonic ester),­with food contact approval in the US and the EU,
stands out as a leading non-phthalate alternative. Among
our broad range of specialty plasticizers are monomeric and
polymeric products, such as Adimoll® (a line of adipates) and
Ultramoll® (a line of polyadipates). PVC modifiers based on
ABS/SAN are offered­under the trade name Baymod®.
Dyes, pigments and pigment preparations
With our comprehensive range of dyes, pigments and pigment preparations, we are one of the leading high-quality
providers in the colorants sector. The fields of application are
as varied as the products in this area. The Macrolex® brand is
a byword for top-quality soluble dyes. Among other applications, these versatile products are used to dye high-quality
plastics. Macrolex® dyes meet the strict requirements of the
United States Food and Drug Administration for dyeing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the most popular material used
in the manufacture of light and unbreakable bottles. With
more than 20 varieties of Macrolex®, we make hundreds of
brilliant color nuances possible for the growing number of
dyed PET bottles produced worldwide.
In addition, we are one of the leading providers of colorants­
based on C.I. Pigment Yellow 150, used in automotive coatings, plastics coloration, high-quality laminate printing inks
and inkjet printing, among others. With the Levanyl® and
Levanox® product ranges, we provide organic and inorganic­
aqueous pigment preparations used in the formulation­of
water-based paints, timber glazes, wood stains and inks that
meet the latest environmental regulations. Because of their
outstanding technical characteristics, their ease of use and
their ability to meet a variety of regulatory standards, our dyes
and pigments are a product of choice for our clients.
More info: www.fcc.lanxess.com
■ One
of the largest production networks
for phosphorous chemicals.
■ Ability to meet new EU fire-protection
standards.
■ Outstanding product quality
and adherence to numerous regulatory standards.
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Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
INORGANIC PIGMENTS
The Inorganic Pigments business unit (IPG) offers a wide
range of iron oxide and chromium oxide pigments distinguished by their excellent quality and sustainable processing
properties.
Color for life
Bayferrox® and Colortherm® pigments have been setting
standards for decades. They are available in more than 100
different shades of red, yellow, green, brown and black.
In addition to standard applications, such as architectural
paint and coloring of paving stones, our pigments are used in
exposed concrete, laminate paper, artificial turf and woodplastic composites. These pigments deliver outstanding lightfastness, weather stability and chemical resistance.
Available in powder, granulate, compact or liquid pigment
form, IPG’s products also include special micronized pigments for high dispersibility requirements, as well as highpurity Z-grade pigments for cosmetics and other applications
with direct skin contact.
Innovative solutions
Our comprehensive range of technical oxides for specialty­applications is marketed under the Bayoxide® brand. Optimized
for diverse requirements, these products are used in airbags,
catalysts, adsorbers for water purification, toners and for the
desulfurization of biogas. New applications have been developed in medical engineering and electric car batteries.
Paints and coatings
Special high-performance iron oxide and chromium oxide
pigments enable the formulation of low-viscosity pigment
preparations as required by the colorant industry. In addition
to having excellent processing properties, they can enhance
operational efficiency.
Plastics
Colortherm® pigments are extremely lightfast and weatherstable. Thanks to their UV light-absorbing properties, they
prevent plastics such as artificial turf from fading or degrading due to sunlight.
Drinking water
Bayoxide® E33 is an iron oxide that has been designed specifically for use in the removal of arsenic from water.
Agriculture
Bayoxide® E16 is a technical iron oxide that has been specifically designed for the desulfurization of biogas.
Automotive
Iron oxides are used as raw materials for the production of
lithium iron phosphate – a cathode material in electric vehicle
batteries.
More info:www.ipg.lanxess.com
www.bayferrox.com
■ Iron
We place a premium on building meaningful partnerships
and developing solutions together with our customers.
Thanks to our R&D teams and Global Competence Centers,
our customers across the world can count on our support.
Construction
Bayferrox® granules permit dust-free and automated dosing­
of pigments for tinting all construction materials, including­
the exposed concrete used in many modern public­buildings.­
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oxide and chromium oxide pigments possess
excellent lightfastness, weather stability and chemical resistance.
■ All pigments have outstanding working properties.
■ A broad product portfolio supporting an array of
innovative applications.
■ Global service network ensure worldwide
access to expertise and experience.
■ ISO certification and sustainable production
processes at all locations.
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Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
LIQUID PURIFICATION
TECHNOLOGIES
Two paths, one aim – pure water
The Business Unit Liquid Purification Technologies (LPT)
is one of the most important suppliers for liquid separation
procedures worldwide. We hold a leading position in the
development and production of ion exchange resins and
are strongly committed within our business unit to the further development of reverse osmosis membrane elements.
We operate production facilities in Leverkusen and Bitterfeld
(Germany) and in Jhagadia (India).
We take cleanliness to a new level
With our entry into reverse osmosis membrane technology, we are taking an essential step forward in the field of
water treatment. As a single-source supplier, we provide our
customers with premium Lewatit® ion exchange resins and
Lewabrane® RO membrane elements. The two separation
technologies complement each other perfectly: RO membrane technology desalinates water efficiently, while ion
­exchange resins selectively remove certain ions from water.
Our high-performance products are used in many industries
to treat and purify water and other liquids. Industrial water
treatment is the best-known and largest field of application
for these products. In the power generation industry, our
products are used in the production of boiler feed water and
steam to avoid incrustation and corrosion. This improves the
efficiency, operating reliability and lifespan of power plants.
The production of ultrapure water, used by microelectronics
manufacturers in the fabrication of semiconductor components, represents another important application.
■ Processing
applications for industrial, drinking and
ultrapure water.
■ Treatment of liquids for the food industry.
■ Applications in chemical processes and the treatment
of wastewater.
A broad range of diverse applications
In the food industry, Lewatit® is used in the production of
crystal sugar and liquid sugar syrup. The products have additional uses as catalysts in brewing water production, whereby
dissolved oxygen combines with hydrogen to form water, in
full compliance with relevant food-purity regulations. Specific
ion exchangers are also effective at removing uranium, arsenic and heavy metals from groundwater so that it can be processed into drinking water, or for softening small quantities of
water in household applications.
The removal of toxic substances plays a key role in the
treatment of industrial effluents. Substances that harm the
environ­ment can be collected on exchangers and absorbers­
and reliably removed from the water. This ensures that
­only water that has largely been cleansed of pollutants is
­discharged into the environment. Other areas of application
­include mining, catalysis in the chemical and petrochemical
industries, metalworking and pharmaceutics.
Unparalleled service and expertise
Comprehensive service capabilities supplement the business
unit’s product portfolio. Our service offerings extend from
product training for groups of users to technical consulting
on specific applications and rapid problem-solving.
LewaPlusTM – a step ahead
With the new software LewaPlusTM we offer a tool that stays
a step ahead of competing products. It makes it simple for
­customers to design their systems for industrial water treatment and to plan the preparation process in detail – whether
they use ion exchange or reverse osmosis technologies.
More info:www.lpt.lanxess.com
www.lewabrane.com
www.lewatit.com
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Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
LEATHER
Two business areas – one shared goal: premium quality for
our clients. The Leather business unit (LEA) provides highquality products for the manufacture of leather as well as a
full line of chrome chemicals. We are one of the few global
suppliers with the ability to provide solutions for every process that the leather industry employs. Moreover, as the
operators of our own chromium mine, we are one of the
world’s top producers of chromium ore for chemical applications. Our chrome chemicals are used for a wide variety
of industrial applications, including the manufacture of our
own inorganic tanning agents. The result is that our vertical
integration through the chromium supply chain benefits both
business areas equally.
Leather – a special product
Sustainable Leather Management leads the way
From one season to the next, leather must be processed
to meet new and increasingly stringent requirements. Producers need a partner, which can offer them an edge over
the competition. We provide innovative, high-grade solutions
for all stages of the leather production process. These include inorganic and synthetic tanning agents, preservatives
and fatliquoring agents, dyestuffs and pigments, as well as
tanning and finishing auxiliaries.
X-Tan®
Our new organic tanning system combines the highest
quality with economic and ecological advantages. This
completely new technology makes it possible to create
whiter leathers than ever before. Additionally, at no stage
during the tanning process are any substances formed
that could be harmful either to health or to the environment.
Chromite
We supply foundry-grade chromite sand to customers
around the world exclusively from our own chrome ore
mine in South Africa. Since the chromite always comes
from the same mine, consistent quality is guaranteed –
an important concern for the foundry industry.
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Innovative products and technologies, combined with experience and expertise, are the keys to meeting the growing
­demand for leather-processing solutions that protect the environment and conserve resources. That is why we created
our Sustainable Leather Management (SLM) concept. This
comprehensive approach is the backbone of a unique technology platform that promotes the development of environmentally friendly leather production concepts.
We already have a comprehensive portfolio of leather chemicals that combine high performance with sustainability.
Recent and future innovations will be incorporated into our
X-series, comprised of cutting-edge premium products such
as X-Tan®, X-Shield® and X-Lite®, which are redefining the
concept of sustainability in the leather industry.
Chromium ore – from the mine to the end user
Easy access to raw materials is the key to our success in the
chromium business. We are the only manufacturer of chromium chemicals and products that operate our own mining
­facilities. Our supply chain starts with the mining of chromium ore, which we then process in the world’s most modern
and eco-efficient plant to produce sodium dichromate and
chromic acid.
We meet roughly 15 percent of the current global demand
for chromium chemicals. Construction materials like concrete and ceramics get their green color from chromium
oxide pigments, while sodium chromates are used to bleach
wax or synthesize vitamins. The foundry and refractory industry is another important sector we supply with our chromium
ore. Bricks made from our chrome magnesite are used to line
smelting furnaces for steel production, while our Cromtec®
chromite sand is used in casting molds.
Our chromium business provides customers with top-quality
products and an ultra-reliable supply chain – all the way from
the mine to the end user.
More info: www.lanxessleather.com
www.lanxesschromite.de
BU Butyl Rubber I BU Performance Butadiene Rubbers I BU High Performance Materials I BU Keltan Elastomers I BU High Performance Elastomers I BU Advanced Industrial Intermediates
Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
MATERIAL
PROTECTION PRODUCTS
All-around protection
Products from our Material Protection Products business unit
(MPP) are used practically everywhere in the world in a wide
array of applications. With our broad portfolio of antimicrobial
active ingredients and preservatives, we deliver customized
solutions for nearly every industrial sector – particularly the
wood protection industry, the paint and coatings industry and
the construction sector, as well as the disinfection and food
industries.
We provide comprehensive technical service, registration
support and project-specific research and development.­
Production facilities in Germany, China, India and the
United States, as well as several service centers, an
­international distribution network and global customer
­service, mean that material protection is in our safe
hands.
Globally proven
Our product portfolio contains reliable biocides and b
­ iocidal
formulations for numerous applications. We are a leading manufacturer of active ingredients for wood protection
products: Our fungicides and insecticides are essential
components of some well-known protective coatings for
wood. Furthermore, we supply active ingredients for surface
­disinfection, e.g., in hospitals, public places and in animal
husbandry.
Innovative and flexible
Another key application for our products involves the preservation of diverse materials, such as water-based coatings,
plaster, mortar, glues, adhesives and paper and emulsions
and slurries. We offer a comprehensive range of formulations
that comply with both technical and regulatory requirements.
Our Velcorin® brand provides a technology for microbial control used in many non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
Toxicity and ecotoxicity-tested
Material protection products are subject to strict approval
processes in many countries and regions. The safety of the
active ingredients, of the products that customers use them
in, of our employees, and of the environment are all high-­
priority objectives for us.
We provide toxicity and ecotoxicity-tested and officially
registered products with all necessary national registra­
tions in many countries and regions, e.g., in the EU and the
United States. Our regulatory experts are actively involved­
in industry­associations and are in close contact with
registration­authorities,­thus ensuring a reliable regulatory
framework for our customers´ registrations.
More info: www.mpp.lanxess.com
www.protectedbylanxess.com
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Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
RHEIN CHEMIE
For a world in motion
The Rhein Chemie business unit (RCH) develops, produces
and markets additives, specialty chemicals and service products for the rubber, lubricant and plastics industries. Today
our solutions are used worldwide in complex and highly
demanding­applications for the automotive, paper, footwear,
construction, industrial oils, metal processing, and adhesives
and coatings sectors.
Rhein Chemie operates production facilities at its headquarters in Mannheim (Germany), Belgium, the United States,
China, Japan, Argentina, India and Brazil. A new plant is under construction in Russia. For more than 120 years, Rhein
Chemie’s specialists have been working with customers to
develop premium solutions suited to their needs. Customized
products and services, along with integrated process solutions, form the basis of the success of Rhein Chemie and its
customers.
Rubber business line
We supply the rubber industry with a broad portfolio of predispersed chemicals, processing promoters and release
agents, vulcanization and filler activators, anti-sun check waxes and antiozonants, tire marking inks and high-performance
curing bladders for the manufacture of tires.
Our premium brands, including Rhenogran®, Rhenodiv® and
Rhenoshape®, facilitate customized rubber processing for
all applications – including the manufacture of tires, profiles,
hoses, cables, seals and drive elements.
Lubricant oil additives business line
With additives and products for use in greases, metal­working
fluids and hydraulic, turbine, compressor and gear oils, Rhein
Chemie offers a wide range of industrial lubricant solutions.
For example, the high-performance additives and formulations in our Additin® product portfolio reduce mechanical­
wear and improve both corrosion protection and oxidation
resistance – and they can be deployed either as individual
components or additive packages.
Engineering plastics business line
Rhein Chemie’s Engineering Plastics division produces a versatile range of products. With additives that protect polymers
in humid environments against hydrolysis and premature­
ageing,­catalysts and activators used in cast nylon, and
modifiers­to improve the impact-resistance of cast nylon,
we meet our customers’ needs. Moreover, our catalysts,
stabilizers,­dispersants and additives are used in the manufacture of flexible, rigid and integral skin polyurethane foams
and non-cellular systems.
Customer proximity is the key
With Rhein Chemie laboratories and research centers located­
in all regions of the world, we can respond quickly­and flexibly
to the needs of our customers, developing and testing custom formulations in proximity to their own facilities.­
Rhein Chemie delivers sustainable solutions that help our
customers in more than 120 countries around the world
to enhance­product quality, increase process- and costefficiency,­and address health and environmental protection
considerations.
More info: www.rheinchemie.com
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BU Butyl Rubber I BU Performance Butadiene Rubbers I BU High Performance Materials I BU Keltan Elastomers I BU High Performance Elastomers I BU Advanced Industrial Intermediates
Segment Performance Chemicals
BUSINESS UNIT
RUBBER CHEMICALS
Everything that needs rubber
The Rubber Chemicals business unit (RUC) is a global leader
in the manufacture and distribution of rubber chemicals and
provides a wide range of high-grade products with excellent
processing properties to customers in the tire and technical
rubber manufacturing industries.
The most important application for our rubber chemicals is
in tire rubber for the automotive industry. Rubber chemicals
are used in rubber production to facilitate the compounding
and processing of elastomers, blends and their rubber compounds. Rubber chemicals are also used to create specific
properties in elastomers, finished rubber and latex products,
as well as to protect an end product from ageing or decomposition under service conditions (e.g., as a result of oxidation).
In addition, rubber chemicals are used in such other fields as
the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries, mining, material protection and fuel and oil applications.­
Versatile Vulcuren®
Vulcuren® is a successful crosslinking and anti-reversion
agent. Its principal function is the creation of highly heat-
stable­yet flexible hybrid crosslinks. Under the influence
of heat, the elastic properties of the resulting material are
retained­much longer than in conventional blends. Vulcuren®
has also proven its effectiveness as a component of NR, BR
and SBR rubber in truck tires. Comparative measurements of
tread depth prove that the crosslinker reduces abrasion. At
the same time, Vulcuren® permits a higher­vulcanizing temperature and thus a marked increase in production efficiency,­
especially in large rubber parts, such as truck or construction
machinery tires.
Intensive research and development
Our engineers and technicians are continually improving
the exemplary safety and efficiency of our production facilities. New and optimized products are specifically tailored to
meet customer requirements. We work in close collaboration
with our Research and Development Center in Dormagen,
Germany, and with our Technical Centers in Leverkusen,
Germany, and Thane, India, to promote direct dialogue with
our business units in the Performance Polymers segment.
Product quality is monitored by means of a comprehensive
quality management system, which has been optimized to
ensure the satisfaction of our customers. The RUC business
unit operates globally as a manufacturer and supplier of rubber chemicals.
We have modern production facilities at a total of eight sites
in Belgium, Germany, India, South Africa and the United
States to ensure a reliable supply of products and services to
customers in these markets.
More info: www.ruc.lanxess.com
■ Vulcuren®
is a popular crosslinker and a useful antireversion agent.
■ Rubber chemicals are also used in the cosmetics and
pharmaceutical industries, in mining, material protection and fuel and oil applications.
■ Close cooperation with our Research and Development Center in Germany and Technical Centers in
Germany and India.
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OUR MOST IMPORTANT BRANDS
AND PRODUCTS. AN OVERVIEW.
Butyl Rubber
(BTR)
Performance
Butadiene
Rubbers (PBR)
High Performance
Materials (HPM)
Keltan
Elastomers (KEL)
High Performance
Elastomers (HPE)
Advanced
Industrial
Intermediates
(AII)
Saltigo (SGO)
Functional
Chemicals (FCC)
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LANXESS Butyl
Copolymer made from isobutene and small amounts of isoprene. Used in hoses, tank linings
and conveyor belts.
LANXESS Chlorobutyl
Synthetic rubber produced by chlorinating butyl rubber. Faster vulcanization times than regular
butyl and improved adhesion as well as high-temperature and ozone stability.
LANXESS Bromobutyl
Largely identical with chlorobutyl yet boasts faster vulcanization times and better adhesion to
other types of rubber.
Buna® CB and Taktene®
Excellent abrasion resistance, elasticity, low temperature flexibility and dynamic carrying
capacity. Used for tires in association with natural rubber.
Buna® VSL
SSBR rubbers manufactured in a solution process with many properties required by the tire
sector.
Buna® SE
Emulsion styrene rubber is a versatile “all-purpose product” for many applications.
Durethan®
Technical plastics based on polyamide (PA) 6 and 6.6 that have a high degree of mechanical
strength and rigidity with good electrical insulating properties, a high degree of heat level and
chemical resistance, good sliding and run-flat properties.
Pocan®
Technical plastics based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) are distinguished by their hightemperature stability, outstanding sliding properties and strong chemical and environmental
stress-cracking stability.
Tepex®
Advanced thermoplastic composites which exhibit exceptionally high strength and rigidity,
coupled with an extremely low weight.
HiAnt®
Engineering expertise for customized solutions made of high-tech plastics.
Perlon®, Atlas® and Bayco®
Monofilaments for highly resistant, durable and dimensionally stable technical fabrics, among
others, as well as for mooring ropes, sports equipment and tension wires.
Keltan®
Ethylene-propylene-[diene] rubber (EP[D]M) with differing diene content, exceptionally
low density, good electrical insulation properties and good heat, oxidation, chemical and
weathering resistance.
Baypren®
Polychloroprene rubber (CR), used as a solid rubber for cushion-type pneumatic springs,
hoses, belts and latex, as well as for adhesive production.
Therban®
Hydrous nitrile rubber (HNBR) that is oil- and chemical-resistant with outstanding dynamic
properties.
Levapren®, Levamelt®, Baymod® L
Ethylene vinyl acetate rubbers (EVM) with a polarity that can be adjusted for good miscibility
with many polymers.
Perbunan®, Krynac®, Baymod® N
Oil-resistant nitrile rubbers with acrylonitrile content. Distinguished by outstanding abrasion
values.
Baynox®, Baynox® Plus
Biodiesel stabilizers that extend the storage quality of fuel.
Bayowet®
Fluorinated tensides and heat-resistant flame retardants for polymers.
Diphyl®
Organic heat-transfer fluids with high thermal stability.
Rovelan®
In animal feed as a preservative, digestion regulator and silage additive.
Rovelox
Antioxidant to extend storage life of animal feed.
Purolan® BHT
Antioxidant for food, flavor and fragrance and personal care applications.
Levoxin®
Corrosion inhibitor in power plant water circuits.
Vulkanox®
Anti-degradant for mineral oils, adhesives, paints, plastics and much more.
Calcium sulfate binders CAB 30
Floor screed binders for the construction industry.
Saltidin®
Agent for the production of insecticides, pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. Helps
combat the spread of dangerous diseases such as malaria and yellow fever.
Disflamoll® and Levagard®
Phosphorus-based flame retardants for cable coatings and the casings of electrical appliances.
Baypure®
Dispersing and complexing agent for water conditioning, water softening, increasing dirtsuspending power and for environmentally suitable bleach stabilization, among other
applications.
Mesamoll®, Adimoll®, Unimoll®,
Ultramoll®, Triacetin, Uniplex,
Baymod®, Genitron®
Phthalate-free plasticizers for a wide range of polymers incl. PVC, PU, NBR, PA, etc.; impact
and heat modifiers for PVC; chemical bonding agents for PVC plastisols.
Macrolex®
Organic dyes for dying plastics such as PET beverage bottles.
Levanox®, Levanyl®, Bayfast®,
Bayplast®, Solfort®, Bayscript®,
Nigrosin, Spezial
Organic pigments and pigment preparations for plastics, varnishes and paints, as well as dyes
for a multitude of other applications.
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Bayferrox®, Colortherm®
Inorganic iron oxide and chromium oxide pigments primarily used for coloring materials, such
as paving stones or roof tiles, for paints and coatings as well as for the coloring of plastics of
paper.
Bayoxide®
Technical oxides for special application in airbags, brake linings, ceramics or toners, for the
desulfurization of biogas or as raw material for the lithium-iron phosphate batteries in electric
vehicles.
Lewatit®
Ion exchange resins with a wide range of applications for the treatment and purification of
water and other liquids.
Inorganic
Pigments (IPG)
Liquid
Purification
Technologies
(LPT)
Lewabrane®
Leather (LEA)
Spiral-wound reverse osmosis membrane elements for industrial water applications.
Baymol , Cismollan , Preventol
Tanning auxiliaries and preservatives.
Baychrom®, Blancorol®,
Chromosal®
Mineral tanning agents and retanning materials.
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Tanigan®, Retingan®, Baykanol®
Synthetic and organic tanning agents and retanning materials.
Levotan®, Leukotan™, Lubritan™
Polymer formulations with retanning, softening and water-repellent properties.
Baygenal®, Levaderm®, Eukanol®,
Euderm®
Dyes and pigments for leather processing with excellent brilliance, lightfastness and
perspiration resistance.
Bayderm®, Aquaderm®
Polyurethane dispersions used for leather processing to produce aesthetically pleasing and
high-performance leather.
Acrysol™, Euderm®, Eukanol®,
Primal™, Hydrholac™, Baysin®,
Xeroderm®
Binders and dressing auxiliaries for the manufacture of high-fashion leather goods.
Baygen®, Levacast®
Special processes for the manufacture of patent leather and for coating split leather.
X-Lite
Technology for lightweight leather.
Euderm® X Grade
Removes surface defects.
Aquaderm X Shield®
Water-based polymer dispersion anti-soiling/anti-staining system for leather that also makes
cleaning easier.
X-Tan®
Organic system for the sustainable tanning of leather that delivers an exceptionally high
degree of whiteness.
Preventol®
Active ingredients and biocidal formulations for in-can preservation, disinfection and wood
protection.
Tektamer®, Biochek®
Active ingredients and biocidal formulations for in-can preservation.
Metasol®
Fungicides for paints, glues and adhesives.
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Material
Protection
Products (MPP)
Rhein Chemie
(RCH)
Rubber
Chemicals (RUC)
Velcorin®
Microbial control agent for non-alcoholic soft drinks and wines.
Sporgard , Azotech , Metasol
Fungicides for construction, paper, paints and adhesives.
Evipol®, Xamox®
Active ingredients for wood protection.
Veriguard®
Biocides for construction, paper and water treatment.
Aflux®, Aktiplast®, Antilux®,
Levaform®, Rhenobuild®,
Rhenocure®, Rhenodiv®,
Rhenofit®, Rhenogran®,
Rhenomark®, Rhenopren®,
Rhenoshape®, Rhenosin®,
Rhenoslab®, Santoweb®, Urepan®
Comprehensive range for the rubber industry with a broad range of pre-dispersed polymerbound chemicals, processing promoters, vulcanization and filler activators, anti-sun check
waxes, release agents, tire marking inks, curing bladders and building bladders.
Additin®
Comprehensive range of additives for the lubricant industry for applications such as metal
working fluids, hydraulic, turbine, compressor and industrial gearbox oils and greases.
Addocat®, Addolink®, Addonyl®,
Addovate®, BioAdimide®,
Stabaxol®
Highly developed additives, catalysts, cross-linkers and stabilizers for the polyurethane and
plastics industries.
Vulkanox®
Age-protecting agents that preserve rubber from premature material fatigue, cracking or
embrittlement.
Vulkacit®
Vulcanization accelerators that help rubber producers achieve maximum control over
manufacture of rubber items.
Vulkanol®, Vulkalent®, Cohedur®,
Vulkasil®, Renacit®
Special chemicals that improve the viscosity of green compounds of rubber, among other
functions.
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FUTURE ENERGIZED BY
What are the technologies and developments that will reshape our world in the years to come? Only
time will tell. But we do know that our high-tech innovations will play a decisive role in the global­­markets
of the future. Our solutions will continue to create new links between growth and sus­tainability – much
like our new company headquarters in Cologne: The over 100 meter high LANXESS Tower not only
­provides space for our successfully growing company, but is also one of the most energy-­efficient
­buildings in Germany. We are especially proud of the gold certificate awarded by the German­
Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) – as well as of the exciting perspectives, which we will actively
help to shape from our new home on the right bank of the Rhine.
www.lanxess.com
[email protected]
LANXESS AG, 2014
All rights reserved.­
Brand names containing the letters “Bay” are brands of Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany.­
Lubritan, Leukotan, Primal and Acrysol are brands of the Dow Chemical Company, USA.
Levaform is a brand of Momentive Performance Materials GmbH, Germany. Santoweb
is a brand of Rhein Chemie Corporation, USA. All other brands are LANXESS Group
brands.
IB 0/2014 EN
LANXESS AG
Germany
Forward-looking statements
This brochure contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and
forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual­
future results, financial situation, development of performance of the company and the
estimates provided here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these
forward-looking statements or to adapt them to future events or developments.