Evonik, a well-known name in specialty chemicals, inaugurated its new office and R&D premises in Thane, India. The Evonik India Research Hub (EIRH), as it will be called, marks a significant milestone in Evonik’s development journey in India and underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to further growth in the Indian market. It will be dedicated to advancing solutions that contribute to sustainability.
Evonik’s India office spans an area of 1,00,000 square feet. It features state-of-the-art labs for its existing business lines, which cater to industries such as pharmaceutical, oral care, personal care, food, feed, agriculture, tyre, rubber, plastics, oil and gas, batteries, metal and ceramics, electronics, toners, paper, adhesives and sealants, home care, paint and coatings, printing inks, construction, emulsion, textiles, metalworking fluid and compounding. New labs will also be launched this year, providing customers with proximity to industries associated with bio-surfactants, skin and hair products, automotive, furniture and mattress applications.
As per the press release, the new headquarters has been designed with a modern working style, which includes collaborative workspaces, advanced technology infrastructure, and up-to-date amenities intended to enhance productivity, efficiency, and employee well-being. It will serve as a hub for Evonik’s operations in India, providing a dynamic and inspiring environment for employees to collaborate, innovate, and drive growth.
President and Managing Director, Evonik India, Vinod Paremal said, “We believe that our new office will not only facilitate greater collaboration and synergy among our team members but will also enable us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners”.
The inauguration of the EIRH reaffirms Evonik’s long-term commitment and its strategic importance as a critical market for the company’s growth and expansion. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity, Mr Paremal added, Evonik India is poised to continue its journey of success and make a positive impact on society and the environment.
