ARLANXEO

What ARLANXEO does

ARLANXEO is a global manufacturer of high-performance synthetic rubbers (elastomers), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco since 2018 following its 2016 spin-out from the LANXESS Elastomers division. Its product portfolio spans nine major polymer families — polybutadiene (BR), chloroprene (CR), EPDM, emulsion and solution styrene-butadiene rubber (E-SBR, S-SBR), ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber (EVM), hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR), nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), and butyl/halobutyl rubber (X-IIR) — marketed under long-established brand names including Baypren, Buna, Keltan, Therban, Krynac, Levapren, Perbunan, Taktene, X_Butyl, and Levamelt. These elastomers serve automotive (tires, seals, coolant hoses, brake systems, air conditioning), building and construction, consumer goods, adhesives, industrial machinery, wire and cable, plastics modification, pharma and medical, and energy and oil & gas applications. Production runs across 11+ sites in 8 countries supported by 5 innovation centers and approximately 3,600 employees drawn from 46 nationalities, with sustainability-led product variants such as Keltan Eco (the world's first organically based EPDM) and ISCC PLUS-certified chloroprene, HNBR, and BR grades.

The company sells almost exclusively through a B2B enterprise model: direct regional sales via nine wholly-owned local entities (in Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, France, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, and the USA), supplemented by the My ARLANXEO web shop for ordering and the Connect portal offering technical documentation, a Compound Hardness Calculator, Pilot Recipes, and direct access to product experts. Pricing is quote-based, contractually negotiated under each regional entity's General Conditions of Sale, and typically embedded in long-cycle customer specifications — making revenue multi-year-contract in nature. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward sustainable and bio-circular grades, geographic capacity build-out in China and Brazil, and the partnership-driven development of next-generation tire and sealing materials (notably the TECHSYN joint venture with Bridgestone and Solvay, and co-development agreements with Trelleborg and Covestro). Revenue is not publicly disclosed as ARLANXEO is a privately held subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.

Name

ARLANXEO

Legal name

ARLANXEO Holding B.V.

Website

https://arlanxeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ARLANXEO is a global producer of high-performance synthetic rubbers — including EPDM, HNBR, NBR, BR, CR, S-SBR, E-SBR, EVM, and butyl — supplying the automotive, tire, construction, industrial, and consumer goods industries across 8 countries as a wholly-owned Saudi Aramco subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Rubber / Elastomers

NAICS

Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Synthetic Rubber & Elastomer Feedstocks (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM) (IMAEADAJ), General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

Keywords

• Synthetic rubber production
• High-performance elastomers
• Industrial rubber materials
• Polymer manufacturing
• Specialty rubber chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Maastricht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Synthetic Rubber Sales: B2B sales of high-performance synthetic rubbers to automotive, industrial, construction, and consumer goods industries. Revenue generated through direct sales via regional entities and web shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARLANXEO develops, produces, and markets high-performance synthetic rubbers (elastomers) across nine polymer families (BR, CR, EPDM, E-SBR, EVM, HNBR, NBR, S-SBR, butyl/XIIR) sold under proprietary brands such as Baypren, Buna, Keltan, Therban, Krynac, Perbunan, Levapren, Levamelt, X_Butyl, Taktene, and Baymod. These elastomers are supplied as raw materials to manufacturers in the automotive, tire, construction, industrial, adhesives, consumer goods, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company also operates the My ARLANXEO web shop and Connect customer portal for ordering and technical support.

Product overview

ARLANXEO is a global leader in synthetic rubber, offering a comprehensive portfolio of elastomer products organized into polymer families and branded offerings. The company produces high-performance rubbers including Polybutadiene (BR/Buna®), Chloroprene (CR/Baypren®), EPDM (Keltan®), E-SBR (Taktene®), EVM (Levapren®/Levamelt®), HNBR (Therban®), NBR (Krynac®/Perbunan®/Baymod® N), S-SBR (Buna®), and Butyl rubber (X_Butyl®). These synthetic rubbers serve diverse applications across automotive (tires, seals, hoses), construction (sealing, flooring), industrial goods, consumer products, adhesives, energy/oil & gas, and healthcare sectors. ARLANXEO also provides customer-facing digital platforms including the My ARLANXEO web shop for ordering and the Connect portal offering technical documentation, compound calculators, and expert support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Baypren: Chloroprene rubber (CR) product line for rubber applications with good resistance to tear, abrasion, fatigue, and crack propagation
• Buna
• Keltan
• Krynac
• Perbunan
• Levapren
• Levamelt
• Therban
• X_Butyl
• Taktene
• Baymod

Products and services

• Baypren® Polychloroprene rubber (CR) brand offering excellent resistance to tear, abrasion, fatigue, and crack propagation. Used in adhesives, sealants, automotive components, and industrial rubber goods.
• Buna® Polybutadiene rubber (BR) and solution styrene-butadiene rubber (S-SBR) brand used in tire manufacturing, automotive applications, and industrial goods. Buna® rubbers optimize tire sidewalls, treads, and inner liners.
• Keltan® EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber brand primarily used in automotive industry for sealing systems, coolant hoses, brakes, and air conditioning. Includes Keltan Eco, the world's first organically based EPDM made from sugarcane.
• Therban® High-performance hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) elastomer with excellent combination of high and low-temperature performance, ozone and oil resistance. Used in automotive seals, engine components, and heavy equipment.
• Krynac® Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) brand essential for technical rubber products resistant to mineral oils, service fluids, and greases in automotive and machinery applications.
• Perbunan® NBR rubber brand ideal for automotive, construction, machine industries, and food contact applications. Used as raw material in contact adhesives and impact modifiers.
• Levapren® Ethylene vinyl acetate rubber (EVM) brand with very good heat, ozone, and weathering resistance. Used in fire-retardant compounds, cable sheaths, floor coverings, and demanding epoxy adhesive applications.
• Levamelt® Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer used as viscosity modifier in adhesives, PVC modifiers, and film builders. Provides reliable adhesive strength even when thinly applied; vinyl acetate content 40–90 wt%, MFI 2–35 g/10min.
• X_Butyl® Butyl rubber (IIR) with excellent tack, ageing resistance, and low permeability. Used in tire inner liners, chewing gum retention, transparent tapes, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives, and self-fusing electrical splicing tapes.
• Taktene® Polybutadiene rubber and butadiene-styrene copolymer dispersions providing elasticity in asphalt, carpet backing, and laminate applications.
• Baymod® N NBR-based product line used as raw material in contact adhesives, sealants, and as impact modifiers for PVC plastics.
• Baymod® L Polymer modifier brand for various rubber and plastic applications.
• My ARLANXEO Web Shop Customer-facing web shop for placing orders and managing order history. Provides shipping status and order-related document downloads.
• ARLANXEO Connect Portal Customer portal providing technical information about ARLANXEO products, Compound Hardness Calculator for EPDM and HNBR, Pilot Recipes for key elastomer applications, FAQs, and direct contact with product experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~20% reduction in global warming potential for ISCC PLUS-certified chloroprene rubber production compared to 2025 levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CovestrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Expanded partnership to incorporate ISCC PLUS-certified chlorine into production of chloroprene rubber. ARLANXEO transitioning entire global production to certified material beginning January 2026. Results in approximately 20% reduction in global warming potential compared to 2025 levels, enabled by Covestro's use of renewable electricity in chlorine manufacturing. Joint development of Baypren Eco grades combining certified chlorine with certified butadiene.
• Trelleborg Sealing SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Partnership to develop reduced carbon footprint EPDM rubber grades (E7T11 and E8T12) achieving up to 55% lower product carbon footprint. Materials derived from renewable sources including used cooking oil, straw, forestry residue, and tall oil. Validated by Sphera Solutions and DEKRA. Combines bio-circular EPDM with recycled carbon black for performance equivalent to fossil-sourced alternatives.
• TSRC (Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2025Joint venture NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) plant in Nantong, China inaugurated May 2025. Joint venture relocated and scaled up to support domestic business growth and national sustainability targets in China.
• Qingdao University of Science and TechnologyminorOthers · 12 June 2023Long-term academy-enterprise partnership to boost talent development and scientific cooperation. Part of ARLANXEO's R&D network extension with Dhahran Techno Valley in Saudi Arabia.
• TECHSYN (Joint Venture with Bridgestone and Solvay)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2021Joint venture launched to give tyres unrivalled strength and environmental performance. Combines expertise of Bridgestone, ARLANXEO, and Solvay for next-generation tire technology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sibur: Sibur is Russia's largest petrochemicals company producing synthetic rubbers including NBR, BR, and SBR. Comparable to ARLANXEO in commodity rubber production scale and integrated petrochemical feedstock position.
• Synthos: Synthos is one of Europe's largest producers of synthetic rubber, manufacturing ESBR, NBR, and polystyrene for tires, construction, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to ARLANXEO across multiple rubber families and end markets including automotive and construction.
• Kumho Petrochemical: Kumho Petrochemical is a major Asian producer of synthetic rubber including SBR, BR, and NBR used in tire manufacturing. Direct competitor to ARLANXEO in tire-grade rubbers and a meaningful rival in global S-SBR and emulsion rubber markets.
• JSR Corporation: JSR is a Japanese specialty elastomer and synthetic rubber producer with strong positions in S-SBR and BR for high-performance tires. Directly comparable to ARLANXEO in solution-polymerized rubbers and tire technology development.
• LG Chem: LG Chem produces NBR, SBR, BR, and EPDM rubbers for automotive, tire, and industrial applications. A direct competitor to ARLANXEO with broad synthetic rubber portfolio and expanding Asian capacity.
• Versalis (Eni): Versalis is Eni's chemicals subsidiary and a major European producer of EPDM, S-SBR, NBR, and BR elastomers. Direct competitor in European markets across multiple rubber families, with overlap in tire, automotive, and industrial rubber goods.
• Trinseo: Trinseo produces S-SBR, BR, and other synthetic rubbers for tire and industrial applications. Direct peer to ARLANXEO in performance rubber grades serving tire manufacturers globally.

Broad incumbents

• LANXESS: LANXESS is a German specialty chemicals company with a rubber additives and tire rubber business. ARLANXEO was carved out of LANXESS's elastomers division in 2016, making it a directly comparable specialty chemicals player with overlapping customer base.
• Eastman Chemical: Eastman Chemical produces specialty elastomers, plasticizers, and additives used in tire, automotive, and consumer rubber goods. A broad incumbent with overlapping specialty rubber and additive offerings relevant to ARLANXEO's downstream customers.
• Sumitomo Chemical: Sumitomo Chemical produces synthetic rubbers including SBR and specialty elastomers through its petrochemicals division. Broad incumbent with comparable products in tire and industrial rubber markets, though rubber is one segment within a diversified chemicals portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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