Silox Group has inaugurated a new Research & Innovation Centre (RIC) in Vadodara, Gujarat, with an initial investment of approximately €2 million. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2025. This development aligns with the company’s recent acquisition of a 35-acre greenfield industrial site at Payal Industrial Park in […]
Henkel has launched an Application Engineering Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and announced plans for an adhesive materials manufacturing plant at its Kurkumbh facility near Pune. These investments aim to enhance Henkel’s local capabilities in the electronics sector. The Chennai center features five specialized labs focused on adhesive solutions and thermal management materials used in […]
German adhesive manufacturer tesa SE has opened a new office in Chennai, India, as part of its ongoing expansion in the country. This development follows the company’s recent office relocations in Mumbai and the launch of a facility in Bangalore last year. The Chennai office aims to strengthen tesa’s presence in key industrial hubs, particularly […]
BASF India Limited has commenced construction of a new plant in Dahej, Gujarat, to expand the production capacity of its Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU) components. The facility is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026 and will include a new mold line in its first phase. The expansion aims to meet the […]
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, […]
LANXESS has inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, expanding its research and customer service capabilities. The facility, located at LANXESS House, will initially support two business units with provisions for future expansion. The IADC will focus on lubricant additives and material protection products, including high-performance additives, synthetic base fluids, antimicrobial solutions, […]
Zavenir Daubert, a Haryana-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in western India with an investment of $20 million (approximately Rs 174 crore). The facility, expected to be operational within two years, will expand the company’s production capacity and support its long-term growth strategy. The company currently operates a […]
TCL Specialties LLC (TCL USA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Thirumalai Chemicals Limited (TCL India), has provided an update on the progress of its petrochemical and fine chemicals/food ingredients plants under construction in New Martinsville, West Virginia. The first phase of the investment, estimated at $200 million, is in an advanced stage of construction. The […]
Americhem, Inc. has opened a research and development center in Silvassa, India, to enhance its testing and support services for customers in India and Southeast Asia. The 4,000-square-foot facility, located at Olive Industrial Park, will focus on masterbatch color development for melt spinning and textile manufacturing. According to the company’s announcement, the facility will provide […]
Runaya and ECKART have announced a joint venture to establish a facility in Odisha, India, for producing spherical atomized aluminum granules. These granules are used in sectors such as aerospace, solar energy, and effect pigments. According to a press release issued by the companies, the facility will utilize recycled aluminum and renewable energy to minimize […]