SINGAPORE (Feb. 12, 2009)—Lanxess A.G. and the Qingdao University of Science and Technology (have signed an agreement to join forces in R&D, product commercialization and staff training for the rubber industry.
Martin Kraemer, CEO of Lanxess Greater China, said the agreement expands his company's R&D network. It also enables Lanxess to develop high-quality and eco-friendly products, prepare the commercialization of future inventions and train skilled and committed staff with advanced technical expertise to meet the needs of customers in China, he said.
Lanxess established its Rubber Research Center in Qingdao last July.