100+ years of material expertise
Created in 2023 through a merger of DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials
Brand-new with a strong heritage
Envalior debuted in 2023 as global leader in Performance Materials, Specialty Materials and Intermediates. The company was formed through a merger of DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Deeply rooted in the legacy of these founding companies, Envalior offers a global presence across regions and end markets, a comprehensive materials portfolio, extensive expertise in materials and applications and a dedication to innovation and advanced carbon-efficient and circular material solutions.
About DSM Engineering Materials
DSM was established in 1902 to mine coal reserves in the Dutch province of Limburg; the letters DSM originally stood for Dutch State Mines. The company transformed over the years from Dutch coal mining into a global science-based chemical company, active in Engineering Materials and Nutrition & Health.
About LANXESS High Performance Materials
The roots of LANXESS’ High Performance Materials business date back to 1863, the year that Bayer AG was founded. In 2004, Bayer formed the German specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG via a carve-out of (large parts of) its chemical- and polymer businesses.