LANXESS expanding global pigment production network

LANXESS, the global specialty chemicals company and manufacturers of inorganic colour pigments, showcased its range of iron oxide and chromium oxide pigments at the bC India Expo 2014 in Noida. Their synthetic pigments are marketed under well-known brands like Bayferrox and Colortherm; they display high colour strength, consistency, weather-resistance, UV stability, lightfastness, colourfastness, and are characterised by ease of use, high quality and eco-friendly processing. The products are available in the form of powder, compact pigment, granules and slurry. “With our New Red iron oxide plant coming up in Ningbo, China, we will be able to serve our customers in the Asia-Pacific region even better with sustainable products. bC India provided a good opportunity to showcase our competencies and interact with our Indian customers,” said Rafael Suchan, vice president, business unit inorganic pigments, Asia Pacific.