German chemicals company Lanxess AG inaugurated a new lubricant additives blending unit at its site in Jhagadia, Gujarat. The company said the plant will initially focus on specialty lubricant additives.
India is the world’s third-largest lubricants market and highlighted the importance of local production capabilities in supporting demand.
The new unit joins an application technology centre in the country and will supply customers in India and export markets including the Middle East and other regions.
According to the company, the investment reflects India’s role as a key growth market for lubricants and related technologies.
Lanxess said it expects the facility will improve supply chain responsiveness and enable closer technical collaboration with customers. The company indicated that aligning global capabilities with local manufacturing is intended to support faster delivery times and more consistent service levels across regional markets.
At the same time, Lanxess signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Oil Corp. Ltd to introduce its lubricant additive technologies to the Indian market. The company also confirmed the start of third-party manufacturing activities for its lubricant additives business unit in India.