Chemicals

CHT Group Inaugurates New Application Laboratory in Maharashtra

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 Opens India Application Development Centre in Mumbai

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 to Invest $20 Million in New Manufacturing Facility in Western India

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 USA Nears Completion of First Phase of West Virginia Chemical Plant

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 Opens Research and Development Facility in India

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 to Build Aluminum Powder Facility in India

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 […]

Windlas Biotech Obtains GMP Certification for Injectable Facility

Windlas Biotech Limited has received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification for its new injectable facility from the Food Safety & Drugs Administration Authority of Uttarakhand. The certification, based on an inspection conducted in December 2024, confirms compliance with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) TRS guidelines. The new facility, equipped with advanced technology and automated systems, […]

Akzo Nobel India Evaluates Sale of Powder Coatings Business and R&D Unit

Akzo Nobel India Limited has announced that it will explore the potential sale of its powder coatings business and international research center. This move follows a proposal from its parent company, Akzo Nobel NV (ANNV), to transfer these operations to a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANNV. In addition, the company may consider acquiring the intellectual property […]

L&T Heavy Engineering Secures Multiple Domestic and International Orders

The Heavy Engineering division of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced securing several orders during the third quarter of FY25 in both domestic and international markets. According to a press release from the company, these orders span various sectors, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, oil and gas, and fertilizers. Internationally, the company has received […]

Macsen Labs Begins Construction of New API Manufacturing Facility in Rajasthan

Macsen Labs Group, a chemical manufacturing organization, has initiated construction on a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in the RIICO Industrial Area, Gudli, Udaipur, Rajasthan, according to a press release issued by the company. The facility will cover 25,000 square meters, significantly expanding the company’s manufacturing capabilities. It will include multiple API production […]