LANXESS’ BU MPP turnover multiplies almost four times in 10 years

30 Jul 2022 CW Team

Specialty chemicals company, LANXESS, has around 15,100 employees in 33 countries. The Germany-based company’s expertise lies in producing, developing, and marketing chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. Incorporated in India in 2004, LANXESS is represented through all its 11 business units with around 1,000 employees across its operations. Vinod Agnihotri, Vice President-Asia Pacific, BU MPP and Managing Director, LANXESS ASEAN, has been with the company for more than 12 years managing its Materials Protection Products business unit (BU MPP) for Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he oversees the MPP business operations across the region. He shares more on the LANXESS India experience, focus and growth in tête-à-tête with SHRIYAL SETHUMADHAVAN.

How important is India for the overall business of the group company?
Asia contributes significantly towards our global sales. Two countries within Asia where LANXESS has a prominent network is…

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