Lanxess strengthens innovation in India with new development centre
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess has opened the India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The centre is designed to provide new research capacity for lubricants and material protection products.
German specialty chemicals company Lanxess has inaugurated the India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The new centre will enable the company to strengthen its innovation and improve its service to the Indian market. In the first phase, the IADC will integrate two key areas: high-performance additives for lubricants and material protection products with applications in antimicrobial treatment, disinfection and preservation.
The centre is part of Lanxess’ strategic focus on further developing India as a growth market and innovation hub. “India offers enormous potential for cooperation and innovative development. With the IADC, we are underlining our commitment to providing tailored solutions for our local customers,” explained Matthias Zachert, Chairman of the Board of Management of Lanxess.
Research priorities and market strategy
The IADC will conduct advanced research into lubricant friction and wear, as well as the synthesis and testing of new materials and the evaluation of the antimicrobial effect of paints, emulsions and other water-based systems. ‘The IADC will enable us to get closer to our Indian customers and address market trends faster and more precisely,’ said Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Lanxess India.
The establishment of the centre is in line with Lanxess’ strategic transformation towards less cyclical business areas. The company is focusing on applications in sustainable mobility and consumer protection. India’s growing industry and expanding consumer goods market provide an ideal base for this.
Strong presence in India
Lanxess has been operating in India for 20 years and is represented in all ten business units. The company employs around 800 people and operates two production sites: in Jhagadia, Gujarat, Rhein Chemie products, technologies for liquid purity and material protection products are manufactured. The site in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, specialises in flavours and fragrances.
