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On August 3, specialty chemicals company LANXESSCompleted the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
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On August 3, specialty chemicals company LANXESSLANXESSCompleted the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
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In 2020, Emerald Kalama Chemicals posted global sales of approximately $425 million (€375 million) and EBITDA before exceptions of approximately $90 million (€80 million)
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Acquisition strengthens product portfolio in plastics, paints and coatings, and adhesives industries
Acquisition strengthens product portfolio in plastics, paints and coatings, and adhesives industriesIn this second-largest acquisition in LANXESS' history, the company expanded its range of specialty chemicals for industrial applications, particularly in the plastics, paints and coatings, and adhesives industries
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An important addition to the new LANXESS portfolio is the K-Flex range of non-phthalate plasticizers and coagulants for adhesives, coatings, sealants and vinyl applications
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Dr.
Thomas Facklam, Head of Global Application Technology for the Polymer Additives business unit, emphasizes: "The new product expands LANXESS' existing product range and offers growth opportunities in the field of non-phthalate plasticizers that meet the needs of plastics processing.
The most modern requirements of the industry
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Other important additions to the overall portfolio for industrial applications include Kalama Vitroflex plasticizers for the manufacture of polysulfide sealants, and Modulast modifiers for reactive polyurethane systems
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Finally, benzoic acid, benzaldehyde and benzoates will complement future products from LANXESS
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