Lanxess Opens India Application Development Center in Mumbai

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has inaugurated its India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The state-of-the-art facili ty, located at LANXESS House, will drive innovation and enhance customer service, initially focusing on two key busi ness units with plans for expansion. Marking its 20th anniversary, LANXESS aims to deliver customized solutions and innovation-led growth through this new center. The IADC integrates expertise from LANXESS’s Lubricant Additives and Material Protection Products divisions. It will conduct advanced studies on lubricant perfor mance, develop new materials, and evaluate antimicrobial solutions for paints, emulsions, and water-based chemistries. Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of LANXESS India, highlighted the center’s role in bringing expertise closer to customers and responding swiftly to industry needs. The initiative aligns with LANXESS’s strategy to focus on high-value, less cycli cal business areas like sustainable mobility and consumer protection. With around 800 employees and operations in Jhagadia (Gujarat) and Nagda (Madhya Pradesh), LANXESS has a strong foothold in India’s specialty chemicals sector. The IADC’s launch reinforces the company’s commitment to localized solutions, strengthening its role in India’s growing industrial and consumer markets.