Cognis opens Indian affiliate

Cognis has opened an affiliate in Mumbai, India. As of May 18, 2009, Cognis India will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cognis Group, and will operate under the name of Cognis Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Cognis first opened a liaison office in India in February 2008, with the aim of bringing the company closer to its customers in the region and gaining a greater understanding of local markets. The new affiliate will continue to grow Cognis’ business in India, and, company officials said, highlights the importance of this region. (May 18, 2009)