Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has selected software and automation provider Emerson as a Global Alliance Partner for automation technology. Accordingly, this will enhance its existing long-standing relationship.

By upgrading its control and safety systems, and digitally transforming its production facilities, LANXESS aims to optimize operational performance and support sustainability targets. 

Advanced Automation Technologies
The companies have signed an initial five-year global agreement. To illustrate, Emerson will help drive the adoption of advanced automation technologies and enable more efficient project implementation. Thus, allowing LANXESS to achieve shorter time-to-market for new products. 
“Emerson’s automation solutions will support us on our growth path and further drive the digital transformation of production at LANXESS,” said Marcel Beermann, head of global procurement and logistics at LANXESS. 

Joint projects to develop and implement applications and analytics software will supplement the project. Moreover, this will identify opportunities for increased efficiency and performance. At the same time, will also aim to deliver sustainability goals.
“LANXESS and Emerson have enjoyed a successful relationship for many years,” said Mark Bulanda, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. “This new agreement enables us to accelerate implementation of advanced automation solutions and digitalize processes that increase operational efficiency, improve energy usage and lower emissions.”