The IADC integrates expertise from two key businesses in India: Lubricant Additives, i.e. high-performance additives and additive systems, synthetic base fluids and ready-to-use lubricants, and Material Protection Products, i.e. antimicrobial, disinfection, and preservation solutions.

“India is a critical growth region for Lanxess, offering immense opportunities for collaboration and innovation,” said Matthias Zachert, CEO of Lanxess, at the inauguration ceremony. “The new application development center represents our commitment to delivering solutions tailored to the needs of our local customers while driving organic, innovation-led growth.”

Lanxess said that customers will for example benefit from advanced studies of friction and wear of lubricants, the synthesis and testing of new materials, and the evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of paints, emulsions, and other water-based chemistries.

“By establishing the IADC, we are bringing our expertise closer to our Indian customers. This center will not only support innovation but also strengthen our ability to address evolving market trends with speed and precision,” Navitech Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman & Managing Director at Lanxess India, said.

According to Lanxess, the establishment of the IADC aligns with its transformation into a specialty chemicals company, focusing on less cyclical business areas and solutions for critical applications such as sustainable mobility or consumer protection.