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Phase 1 of joint development with LANXESS to develop leather bead processing technology concluded
Xeros Technology Group plc (AIM: XSG, "Xeros" or "the Group"), the innovative developer of a patented polymer bead cleaning system with multiple identified commercial applications, announces its multi-phase joint development programme between Xeros and LANXESS Deutschland GmbH ("LANXESS") to advance the application of Xeros' polymer bead cleaning technology in the leather processing industry is on schedule. Phase 1 has been concluded satisfactorily and the partnership is going to enter the next phase of technical and commercial validation as planned for the second half of 2015.
The Leather business unit of specialty chemicals group LANXESS is a leading supplier of systems solutions for the leather industry. The unit is part of LANXESS' Performance Chemicals segment, which posted sales of EUR 2.2 billion in fiscal 2014.
Xeros has developed a process, similar to its patented process already deployed in its established Commercial Laundry business, whereby the majority of water used in leather processing is replaced by Xeros' high performance polymer beads.
For further information, please contact:
Xeros Technology Group plc www.xeroscleaning.com
Via Instinctif Partners
Bill Westwater, Chief Executive Officer
Chris Hanson, Finance Director
Jefferies International (Nominated Adviser)
Tel: 020 7029 8000
Simon Hardy / Harry Nicholas
Instinctif Partners
Tel: 020 7457 2020
Helen Tarbet / James Gray
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