LANXESS will commence local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its Jhagadia facility in Gujarat, reinforcing India’s strategic role in the company’s global growth plans. By leveraging its global scale, advanced technology and strong regional presence, LANXESS is strengthening its “local-for-local” strategy while supporting the Government of India’s Make in India initiative.
Strengthening Supply of Reolube® Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids
The Jhagadia plant will manufacture Reolube® phosphate ester-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, enabling LANXESS to serve customers in India, the Middle East and the broader IMEA region more efficiently. As a long-established leader in this segment, the company brings decades of global expertise in supplying high-performance hydraulic fluids for applications that demand exceptional operational reliability and safety. By producing these fluids locally, LANXESS will improve product availability, reduce lead times and provide customers with faster access to globally proven solutions.
India Emerges as a Strategic Growth Market
India continues to attract significant investments in energy infrastructure, including power generation projects. At the same time, energy-intensive sectors such as data centers, artificial intelligence (AI) facilities and advanced digital infrastructure are expanding rapidly. Consequently, demand for reliable and fire-resistant hydraulic fluid solutions is increasing across multiple industries. LANXESS views this trend as a major opportunity to deepen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing industrial markets.
Focus on Customer Proximity and Supply Reliability
“Local production of Reolube® fire-resistant hydraulic fluids in India is an important step in strengthening our customer proximity and supply reliability in a fast-growing region. It reflects our confidence in India’s potential and our commitment to delivering globally proven, high-performance solutions closer to where our customers need them,” informed Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS.
Jhagadia Production Supported by Thane Application Development Center
In addition to the Jhagadia manufacturing facility, LANXESS recently opened a dedicated Application Development Center (ADC) in Thane. The center provides local technical support, product development capabilities and closer collaboration with customers. Together, the Jhagadia production site and the Thane ADC create a structured local network that enables LANXESS to:
Enhance supply security for regional customers
Offer faster technical assistance
Develop application-specific solutions
Improve responsiveness to market requirements
Strengthen its position as a leading local supplier of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids
Long-Term Commitment to the Indian Market
With these investments, LANXESS is further embedding its technology, manufacturing capabilities and customer support infrastructure in India. The company aims to serve customers more directly while providing reliable access to globally recognized fire-resistant hydraulic fluid solutions. As reported by constructiontechnology.in, as industrial and energy-related investments continue to grow, LANXESS is positioning itself as a trusted local partner for customers seeking high-performance, phosphate ester-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids backed by global expertise and local support.
