German company Lanxess is expanding and upgrading its production facility for chemical products in Qingdao
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On January 11, the German specialty chemicals company Lanxess expanded and upgraded its Rheinchemical production facility in Qingdao to meet the growing market demand for rubber additives manufactured locally. It is reported that the project will increase the production capacity of processing aids and pre-dispersed masterbatch particles by 50% each, while simultaneously carrying out technical upgrades. The V4 production line manufactures processing aids, while the V8 production line primarily produces pre-dispersed masterbatch particles. The Qingdao facility was established in 1995 and has played a key role in the development of China’s modern tire and rubber industry. Over its 30-year history, this facility has developed products such as pre-dispersed chemicals, processing aids, and release agents, and has gained recognition for its innovation, safety, and commitment to sustainable development. In 2021, the environmental recycling solution for rubber waste developed by Lanxess’ Qingdao factory was recognized as a \"Key Project for Enterprise Technological Innovation in Qingdao.\" Processing aids are special additives that play a key role in the production of tires and industrial rubber products. Its core function is to improve the rubber mixing, processing, molding, and vulcanization processes; by optimizing these stages, it helps manufacturers enhance production efficiency, improve product consistency, and boost product quality. Such additives are compatible with a variety of rubber formulations and are essential products to meet the stringent requirements of industries such as automotive and industrial rubber products. By expanding the production capacity of processing aids, Lanxess further fulfills its commitment to supporting the local market with high-quality, reliable solutions, and to building a resilient, customer-centric supply chain. Predispersed chemicals are the cornerstone of modern rubber processing technology. These products are a combination of chemicals and polymers; they can disperse rapidly and evenly in the customer’s rubber compounds, thereby simplifying the operational procedures in the production process. Using pre-dispersed chemicals not only enhances the safety, efficiency, and consistency of rubber manufacturing, but also allows for precise adjustment of formulations to meet specific performance requirements. It is reported that the Lanxess Qingdao facility was one of the first companies to introduce such special chemicals into the Chinese market, making significant contributions to the development of the local tire and industrial rubber products industry. This expansion and technological upgrade underscore Lanxess’ development philosophy of focusing on locally developed innovative products to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
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