BRUNSBUTTEL, Germany (March 28, 2012)—Lanxess A.G. disclosed it will quit making an intermediate for its Vulkanox antioxidant at its Brunsbuttel plant, but the move won't affect customers.
The company said it will continue to produce Vulkanox 4020 and Vulkanox HS at the site, but 17 employees' jobs will be affected by the decision.
The Brunsbuttel facility employs around 100, 81 involved in the production of rubber chemicals.