LANXESS opens India Application Development Centre in Mumbai

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, India, enhancing its innovation capabilities and customer support for the Indian market.

“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.”

The IADC integrates expertise from two key business units: Lubricant Additives (high-performance additives, 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, material testing, and antimicrobial performance assessments for paints, emulsions, and 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,” said Namitesh Roy Choudhury, vice chairman and managing director of LANXESS India.

The centre aligns with LANXESS’s strategy of focusing on sustainable mobility and consumer protection, leveraging India’s growing industrial and consumer markets. With production hubs in Jhagadia, Gujarat, and Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, and a workforce of around 800 employees, LANXESS continues to expand its footprint in India.