Arlanxeo debottlenecks plants for advanced HNBR products
Arlanxeo debottlenecks its production processes at its Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) plants in Orange, USA and Leverkusen, Germany, to strengthen its position as synthetic rubber producer and meet the growing demand for advanced synthetic rubber products.
The debottlenecking will add close to 1,000 tons of additional capacity. All debottlenecking activities are expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Arlanxeo’s HNBR plant in Leverkusen, Germany.
Arlanxeo’s HNBR grades under the Therban brand is widely used in the automotive systems, new mobility, oil exploration, mechanical engineering and aerospace sectors.
The Dutch company develops, produces and markets high-performance rubbers with more than 12 production sites in 9 countries and 7 innovation centers around the world. Its products are applied in a wide range of sectors, from automotive and tire industries to electrical, construction, and oil and gas industries.
