German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has officially inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s innovation and customer service capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market.

The new centre, occupying an entire floor at LANXESS House, will serve as a hub for two key business units: Lubricant Additives and Material Protection Products. The IADC is designed to support advanced studies of friction and wear of lubricants, synthesis and testing of new materials, and evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of paints, emulsions, and other water-based chemistries.

“India is a critical growth region for LANXESS, offering immense opportunities for collaboration and innovation,” said Matthias Zachert, Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG, 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”.

Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman & Managing Director at LANXESS India, added, “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”.

LANXESS has a long-standing presence in India, with representation from all 10 of its business units and a workforce of around 800 employees. The company operates two production hubs in Jhagadia, Gujarat, and Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, focusing on various specialty chemicals.