Lanxess, a leading specialty chemicals company, has inaugurated a new blending plant at its chemical manufacturing site in Jhagadia, Gujarat. As part of the first phase of development, the facility will manufacture specialty lubricant additives.
The new plant represents a significant milestone for the lubricant additives business in India strengthening its position in the region. Designed to serve both domestic and international markets, the facility will primarily cater to customers across India, the Middle East, and other key global markets. The facility has been developed with a strong focus on safety, energy efficiency, and responsible environmental practices.
Dr. Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management at Lanxess AG, commented, “India stands at the forefront of global economic growth, offering significant opportunities across industries. LANXESS is committed to deepening our presence and investing in India’s future, aligning our long-term strategy with the nation’s dynamic potential. Through prudent investments and a focus on sustainable growth, we aim to contribute meaningfully to India’s evolving industrial landscape.”
Lanxess’ lubricant additives business continues to scale its capabilities in India, building closer alignment between global strategy and local execution. The new facility is intended to support consistent delivery, faster response, and stronger technical collaboration with customers as demand evolves.
Speaking at the inauguration, Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, Lanxess, noted, “India is the third largest lubricants market in the world and a key growth region for us. To participate in this key market, we set up our Application Technology Center in 2025. The commissioning of this new production site in India is a next milestone for us and a strong testament to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. With this plant we are reinforcing our strong commitment to our customers in the region. This facility strengthens our ability to reliably serve customers across India, Middle East and other markets with high-quality, innovative lubricant additive solutions, with a local-for-local approach.”
The company also signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) bringing its cutting-edge technologies to the Indian market. In addition, Lanxess has also started third party manufacturing activities for the business unit Lubricant Additives in India.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials of the company, key industry stakeholders, business partners, and employees.With this new facility, Lanxess reaffirms its long-term commitment to India as a strategic growth engine and to delivering world-class chemistries that power mobility and industrial applications worldwide.
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