LANXESS has inaugurated a new blending plant at its chemical manufacturing site in Jhagadia, Gujarat. In the first phase, the facility will manufacture specialty lubricant additives.

The plant marks a significant milestone for the company’s lubricant additives business in India and strengthens its position in the region. Designed to serve domestic and international markets, the facility will cater primarily to customers across India, the Middle East and other key global markets. It has been developed with a focus on safety, energy efficiency and responsible environmental practices.

Dr Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management, LANXESS AG, said, “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, aligning global strategy with local execution. The new facility is intended to support consistent delivery, faster response and stronger technical collaboration with customers as demand evolves.

Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS, said, “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 has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to bring its technologies to the Indian market. In addition, LANXESS has started third-party manufacturing activities in India for its Lubricant Additives business unit.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior company officials, key industry stakeholders, business partners and employees.

With this facility, LANXESS has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India as a strategic growth engine and to delivering chemistries that support mobility and industrial applications worldwide.