With the new plant in Singapore, LANXESS completes its global production network for high tech butyl rubber. Around 400 guests attended the inauguration ceremony on Jurong Island. For the full story, watch the newest LANXESS TV video clip.
LANXESS is the first butyl rubber manufacturer to have a wholly-owned global presence.
“This is the largest investment in the company’s history, and underlines the importance of Asia as a location for our synthetic rubber business,” said Axel C. Heitmann, LANXESS’ Chairman of the Board of Management during the opening ceremony.
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The butyl rubber plant was officially opened on Jurong Island, Singapore today. It is the largest investment in the history of LANXESS. Find pictures of the opening here!
At a glance: the process behind butyl polymerization.
Get some background information on butyl rubber and our brand new state-of-the-art plant in Singapore. Download an illustration!
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LANXESS is the first butyl rubber manufacturer to have a wholly-owned global presence.
LANXESS brings three of Singapore’s young music talents on UK study tour
Butyl Opening
Butyl plant illustration
LANXESS SNYO CLASSIC 2013 kicks off with David Commanday master class
LANXESS has acquired Singapore-based PCTS Specialty Chemicals Pte. Ltd
After the ribbon cutting: the plant is now officially opened.
LANXESS CEO Axel C. Heitmann
Ron Commander, head of Butyl Rubber business unit
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean at the opening on Jurong Island.
The traditional lion dance is supposed to chase away evil spirits.
"To me, this new plant is a powerful symbol of our strong belief in the bright future that lies ahead for the rubber industry and the dynamic markets of Asia."
The Deputy Prime Minister Teo is welcomed by Commander.
