LANXESS Innovation in specialty chemicals

Driving chemistry-led growth with foresight, integrity, and measurable performance.

LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft advances specialty chemicals, materials, and performance systems for industries that depend on technical excellence and sustainable innovation. We help companies turn complex chemical capability into competitive growth.

From polymer solutions to process chemistry, our expertise is built on global scale, local market insight, and an unyielding commitment to safe, responsible, and efficient delivery.

Global chemistry, local impact

Our office in Cologne supports strategic projects across Europe and beyond. We create value by combining global research capability with precise execution in production, sustainability, and supply chain integration.

Headquarters: Kennedypl. 1
17 specialty product categories
400+ partner collaborations globally

Strategic value creation

We advise growth-oriented businesses on portfolio strategy, technical differentiation, operational resilience, and sustainable market positioning that strengthens both top-line growth and long-term value.

92% customer satisfaction in transformation programs
1.4x average ROI on production optimization initiatives

About LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft

LANXESS combines specialty chemistry, materials science, and innovative service models to support sectors including automotive, construction, electronics, consumer goods, and energy. Our focus is enabling customers to succeed in demanding environments through chemistry that is smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.

Strategy

Portfolio and market positioning

We work with businesses to refine product portfolios, accelerate innovation, and position core offerings for market segments where technical performance and differentiation matter most.

Operations

Production excellence

We optimize manufacturing processes, plant layout, and operating systems to improve throughput, quality, and asset utilization, while reducing waste and energy consumption.

Sustainability

Responsible chemistry

With a strong focus on environmental stewardship, we support safer chemical formulations, circular materials flows, and emissions reduction programs that align with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

Core solutions

Our solutions are designed to solve complex challenges in product performance, operational reliability, and customer-centric innovation.

Materials

High-performance polymers

We develop polymer formulations that improve durability, thermal performance, and chemical resistance across demanding applications from automotive to industrial components.

Additives

Process and product additives

Our additive solutions enhance product consistency, processing efficiency, and end-use reliability, delivering measurable benefits to extruders, compounders, and formulators.

Specialty

Functional specialty chemicals

We tailor functional chemistries for coatings, adhesives, elastomers, and specialty applications where precise control over performance and lifecycle is critical.

Impact and responsibility

We believe chemistry has a role to play in building a more resilient, sustainable industrial economy. Our initiatives focus on safer products, reduced environmental footprint, and enhanced circularity.

35% reduction in energy use across manufacturing programs
60% packaging waste diverted through reusable solutions
120 technical collaborations with sustainable materials partners
8 continuous improvement cycles completed per year for key customers

Advanced development

We bring advanced material science and manufacturing expertise to help partners accelerate product development from prototype to scalable production, meeting demanding cost and performance targets.

  • Application-specific chemistry design
  • Rapid testing and iteration with laboratory and piloting support
  • Production readiness guidance for safe scale-up

Trusted partnerships

Our clients value the clarity, continuity, and technical partnership we bring. We support organizations that need proven chemistry leadership combined with commercial agility and regulatory reliability.

Team and approach

LANXESS combines experienced technical leadership, operational project teams, and sustainability specialists to deliver complex chemical and materials programs with confidence.

Technical advisors

Process science

Experts in polymer chemistry, formulation engineering, and application testing guide development of performance materials and predictive process solutions.

Project leaders

Execution focus

Program managers ensure coordination between R&D, manufacturing, procurement, and customers, keeping timelines aligned and outcomes measurable.

Sustainability partners

Responsible delivery

Specialists in circular economy, product stewardship, and regulatory compliance help integrate sustainability into every stage of the solution.

Contact LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft

Ready to discuss materials innovation, operational transformation, or sustainable chemistry programs? Our Cologne office welcomes inquiries from companies seeking practical, chemistry-driven advantage.

Email hello@lanxess-chem.de
Address Kennedypl. 1
50679 Köln
Germany
Office hours Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 CET

Book a conversation

Arrange a strategic review with our team to explore materials, manufacturing, or market expansion initiatives. We focus on tangible recommendations and clear next steps.

Cologne, Germany