# Lanxess expands chlorocresol 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 around 50 percent, with a single-digit million euro investment. The expansion will be completed in the first quarter of 2022.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-01-27
- Where: Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, Germany
- Starts operating: Q1 2022
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 50 percent increase
- Products: Preventol CMK (chlorocresol), disinfectants, industrial preservation
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/lanxess-to-expand-production-capacity-for-chlorocresol-active-ingredient/), 2022-01-27: "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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