CHT Group has inaugurated a new application laboratory and product development centre at its Taloja facility in Raigad district of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The inauguration took place on February 21, 2025, with CEO Eva Baumann in attendance.

The newly designed facility encompasses a technical studio, collaboration centre, creative studio, and a space named Samvad Kaksha, all aimed at enhancing application and product development efforts.

This development aligns with CHT Group’s “3P Sustainability Campaign,” which integrates ecological sustainability, economic performance, and workforce-related initiatives into its corporate strategy. The company has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2045 and has set interim targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), including a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030.

Established in July 2001, CHT India Pvt. Ltd. operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CHT Germany GmbH. CHT Group is a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Germany, with a global presence across multiple industries, including textiles, construction, coatings, and general industrial applications. The company focuses on developing chemical solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With subsidiaries in various countries, including CHT India Pvt. Ltd., the company operates manufacturing and research facilities that adhere to international quality, environmental, and energy management standards.

The inauguration of the new application laboratory underscores CHT Group’s ongoing investment in innovation and sustainability within the specialty chemicals sector.