LANXESS opens an India application development centre in Mumbai

LANXESS inaugurated its India Application Development Centre in Mumbai, improving innovation and customer service by providing specialised solutions for lubricant additives and material protection.

LANXESS, a German speciality chemicals manufacturer, today opened its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, to enhance its innovation and customer service capabilities. The centre, which occupies a full floor of LANXESS House, serves as a nexus for two business units with potential for future expansion.

“India is a critical growth region for LANXESS, offering immense opportunities for collaboration and innovation,” Matthias Zachert, Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG, said at the inauguration ceremony. “The new application development centre represents our commitment to delivering solutions tailored to the needs of our local customers while driving organic, innovation-led growth. I am also thrilled that this important milestone for India coincides with our 20th anniversary as a company: an opportunity to celebrate twice.”

The IADC emphasises LANXESS’ strategic focus on India as a significant market and innovation hub, strengthening the company’s ability to provide high-value, specialised solutions that are suited to local demands. In the initial step, it brings together expertise from two significant Indian businesses: Lubricant Additives (high-performance additives and additive systems, synthetic base fluids, and ready-to-use lubricants) and Material Protection Products (antimicrobial, disinfection, and preservation solutions).

Customers will benefit from advanced studies on lubricant friction and wear, the synthesis and testing of new materials, and the evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of paints, emulsions, and other water-based chemistries.

“By establishing the IADC, we are bringing our expertise closer to our Indian customers. This centre will not only support innovation but also strengthen our ability to address evolving market trends with speed and precision,” Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman & Managing Director at LANXESS India, said.

The IADC emphasises LANXESS’ strategic focus on India as a significant market and innovation hub, strengthening the company’s ability to provide high-value, specialised solutions that are suited to local demands. In the initial step, it brings together expertise from two significant Indian businesses: Lubricant Additives (high-performance additives and additive systems, synthetic base fluids, and ready-to-use lubricants) and Material Protection Products (antimicrobial, disinfection, and preservation solutions).

Customers will benefit from advanced studies on lubricant friction and wear, the synthesis and testing of new materials, and the evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of paints, emulsions, and other water-based chemistries.

For more details, visit: https://lanxess.com/en-in