Lanxess Hikes Polychloroprene Rubber Capacity in Germany

Lanxess says it will spend €17 million ($25 million) to expand polychloroprene rubber capacity at Dormagen, Germany. The project, scheduled for completion end of 2012, will increase capacity by 10% to 63,000 m.t./year. The product, sold under the Baypren brand, is used in the production of cable sheathing, hoses, belts, seals and air springs. The expansion will incorporate new technology, which, the company says, is more energy and resource-efficient. "This innovation allows us to further strengthen our position in the market for...

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