Aether Industries Ltd. and Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) entered into a strategic research partnership to develop advanced silicone manufacturing technologies in India. The collaboration aims to strengthen indigenous innovation, enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities and support the country’s growing demand for high-performance silicone materials.
Joint Research Programme to Boost Indigenous Technology
Under the partnership, Aether Industries and Dow India will jointly develop next-generation manufacturing technologies for silicones. The initiative is expected to reduce India’s dependence on imported technologies while creating a strong foundation for future commercial production within the country. By combining their technical expertise, the two companies aim to accelerate innovation and contribute to the growth of India’s specialty chemicals and advanced materials sector.
Research to Be Conducted at Surat Facility
The joint research programme will be carried out at Aether Industries’ research and pilot facilities in Surat, Gujarat. Initially, both companies will focus on research and development, process optimisation and pilot-scale testing. Subsequently, they will evaluate opportunities to scale up the technologies for commercial manufacturing.
Building a Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Beyond research, the agreement establishes the framework for a long-term strategic collaboration between Aether Industries and Dow India. The partnership also opens the door for the commercialisation and industrial-scale production of the silicone manufacturing technologies developed under the programme, subject to successful research outcomes.
Leveraging Complementary Expertise
Dr. Aman Desai, Co-Founder and Director (Research and Operations), Aether Industries, said the company is delighted to partner with Dow India as its exclusive research collaborator for the programme. He noted that Aether’s strong capabilities in chemistry, process development and manufacturing technology, combined with Dow’s global expertise in silicone materials and applications, will help develop innovative manufacturing technologies tailored to India’s growing market requirements.
Supporting India’s Growing Silicone Industry
Silicones are high-performance materials widely used across industries such as construction, transportation, electronics, healthcare and personal care. By developing advanced silicone manufacturing technologies within India, the collaboration is expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, encourage technological self-reliance and support the expansion of India’s specialty chemicals industry. As reported by angelone.in, the partnership also aligns with the country’s broader vision of promoting innovation-driven manufacturing and building globally competitive capabilities in advanced materials.
