LANXESS, a leading specialty chemicals company, has inaugurated a new blending plant at its chemical manufacturing site in Jhagadia Gujarat. As part of its first phase of development, the facility will manufacture specialty lubricant additives.
The new plant marks a significant milestone for LANXESS’ lubricant additives business in India, reinforcing its regional presence. Designed to cater to both domestic and international markets, the facility will primarily serve customers across India, the Middle East, and other global markets. It has been developed with a strong emphasis on safety, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible 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 continues to expand its lubricant additives operations in India, enhancing alignment between global strategy and local execution. The new facility is expected to enable consistent supply, faster response times, and closer 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, 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.”
In addition to the plant inauguration, LANXESS also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), bringing advanced technologies to the Indian market. The company has also initiated third-party manufacturing activities for its lubricant additives business unit in India.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior company officials, industry stakeholders, business partners, and employees. With this development, LANXESS reinforces its long-term commitment to India as a strategic growth market, while continuing to deliver advanced chemical solutions for mobility and industrial applications worldwide.
