UBE Corporation Completes Acquisition of Lanxess’s Polyurethane Systems Business

On April 2, 2025, Japan-based UBE Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Lanxess’s polyurethane systems business. Initially announced in October 2024, the deal sees UBE taking over Lanxess’s global polyurethane operations, including five production facilities, multiple application laboratories, and approximately 400 employees.

Lanxess’s polyurethane systems business, with over 70 years of history, specializes in the development and production of high-performance polyurethane resins, serving high-end applications such as the semiconductor industry. The acquisition covers 11 Lanxess subsidiaries worldwide, including facilities in Shanghai and Jiangsu, China.

UBE Corporation announced on April 1, 2025, the establishment of a new M&A Promotion Office, dedicated to acquiring unique technologies and resources to drive growth in environmental, health, and high-value markets.

This transaction marks a significant expansion for UBE in the specialty chemicals sector and provides a new opportunity for Lanxess’s business transformation.

Source: UBE Corporation