Clariant inaugurates innovation center in Navi Mumbai

Swiss specialty chemicals major Clariant has inaugurated its first Regional Innovation Center in India (RIC India) at Navi Mumbai. The new facility, which will host approximately 100 technical employees in chemical research and application development in the near future, will focus on research efforts in the areas of surfactants, specialty polymers and functional chemicals.
 
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.
 
Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of Clariant Executive Committee, said, “Innovation to meet the challenges and trends of regional and global markets is at the core of Clariant’s strategy. With its close proximity to local and regional customers, the RIC India will facilitate cross fertilisation of ideas and accelerate Clariant’s innovation efforts toward delivering fast and tailor made solutions.”
 
Deepak Parikh, Region Head for Clariant in India, added, “The RIC India reinforces the direction Clariant is taking as it moves into the future, providing a catalyst to unleash innovation and customised solutions for hyper growth in the region.”
 
The RIC India in Mumbai will be well integrated in Clariant’s global innovation network managed by Clariant in Switzerland which will ensure getting leverage of Clariant’s four technology platforms - chemistry & materials, biotechnology, catalysis, and process technology.