LANXESS: leather chemicals in China
LANXESS has started up on schedule a leather chemicals plant in Changzhou Yangtze Riverside Industrial Park. With a capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons per year, the plant is the largest of its kind in China and will strengthen LANXESS’ position as a sustainable leather chemicals provider in the local market. LANXESS has invested EUR 30 million in the facility, which employs about 150 people.
New benchmarks for sustainability
The plant features the latest technology enabling the company to provide innovative solutions towards the need for sustainable leather chemicals. It will produce premium products such as Tanigan, Isoderm, Euderm and Levotan used for leather tanning, dyeing and finishing applications.
Leather chemicals are used to optimize the properties of the leather material such as its softness, water resistance, as well as ability to conceal minor defects and reduce soiling.
Major investment projects in Changzhou, Jiangsu province
At the Changzhou site next to the leather chemical plant, LANXESS is currently constructing a plant for EPDM rubber. This plant worth an investment of EUR 235 million represents the largest investment the company has made in China to date. Construction work is going according to plan.
To further support the development of innovative products and applications, LANXESS has entered into an agreement with Changzhou National Hi-Tech District to additionally invest about EUR 35 million in order to extend the research and development center as well as the facilities for the storage and transportation of chemical products.
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