Clariant opens chemical research facility in India

Specialty chemicals company Clariant has inaugurated its first regional innovation center in India (RIC India), the company announced Wednesday.

Located in Navi Mumbai, the new facility will host approximately 100 technical employees in chemical research and application development in the near future. Research efforts will focus on the areas of surfactants, specialty polymers and functional chemicals. 

“The RIC India reinforces the direction Clariant is taking as it moves into the future, providing a catalyst to unleash innovation and customized solutions for hyper growth in the region,” said Deepak Parikh, Clariant's region head in India.

The RIC bundles research, application development and analytical laboratories, business functions and technical marketing under one roof. This will foster close collaboration with the local and regional customers, suppliers and scientific partners to identify the most relevant and attractive business opportunities, according to company officials.

“Innovation to meet the challenges and trends of regional and global markets is at the core of Clariant’s strategy," said Christian Kohlpaintner, a member of Clariant's executive committee. 

"With its close proximity to local and regional customers, the RIC India will facilitate cross fertilization of ideas and accelerate Clariant’s innovation efforts toward delivering fast and tailor made solutions," he added.

To mark the inauguration, Clariant welcomed guests from industry, academic and research institutions to the new facility.

 

The RIC India in Mumbai will be integrated into Clariant’s global innovation network managed by Clariant in Switzerland.