# LANXESS expands Preventol CMK capacity at Krefeld-Uerdingen by 50%

LANXESS is expanding production capacity for the active ingredient Preventol CMK (chlorocresol) at its Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany site by approximately 50%. The investment is in the mid-single-digit million euro range and additional capacity will be available in the first quarter of 2022.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-01-15
- Where: Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany
- Value: $5.70M (5.00M EUR)
- Starts operating: Q1 2022
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 50% increase in Preventol CMK capacity
- Products: Preventol CMK (chlorocresol) disinfectant and preservative
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [LANXESS](https://endata.com/companies/15514.md)

## Sources

- [lanxess.com](https://lanxess.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/01/lanxess-expands-capacity-of-microbial-active-ingredient-preventol-cmk-by-50-percent), 2021-01-15: "With the additional capacities, we remain a reliable partner for our customers and can continue to meet the increased demand for Preventol CMK in the disinfection industry."

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