25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions

LANXESS commissions CO2 concentration unit at Newcastle site in South Africa

LANXESS has commissioned a new CO2 concentration unit at its Newcastle production site in South Africa. LANXESS has invested some EUR 40 million to build the unit, which was completed in just 19 months.

Locations

Rustenburg Chrome Mine is one of the largest chromite ore mines in South Africa. Currently LANXESS is represented in South Africa with more than 1200 employees. The company has chrome production sites in Rustenburg, Merebank and Newcastle as well as a rubber chemicals production facility in Isithebe.

Sustainability

As an international specialty chemicals group, we bear a major responsibility towards people and the environment. Safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, quality and commercial efficiency are all key corporate goals at LANXESS.

Rally to Read

LANXESS South Africa is the proud sponsor of the Rally to Read in the KwaZulu Natal province. Rally to Read allows LANXESS to assist rural schools with educational material for a three year cycle before moving to the next set of schools.

Mobility Day South Africa

LANXESS presents innovations for the mobility of the future for the first time in South Africa: High-profile speakers from the business and scientific communities

History of LANXESS

A young company with strong roots. LANXESS’ roots in South Africa date back to 1922 when the local Bayer operation first began. See our milestones!