Nouryon Opens Innovation Center in India

Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of a new Innovation Center in Mumbai, India, and expanded office space, nearly doubling the size of its office space to accommodate its rapidly growing global service center.

The Innovation Center serves key end markets including paints and coatings, agriculture, and home and personal care. Nouryon sales and global R&D teams will work closely with customers and provide technical support. The expanded Mumbai office space now spans 100,000 square feet and can accommodate approximately 325 employees with room for further growth.

"India is an important market for Nouryon and the opening of our new Innovation Center and expanded office in Mumbai reflects our commitment to foster innovation and growth in this dynamic region," said Charlie Shaver, Chairman and CEO of Nouryon. "Our enhanced presence will ensure Nouryon continues to be well-positioned to drive growth in India and globally. It will also enable us to develop and promote innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Middle East."

The India Global Service Center includes commercial teams dedicated to business development in India and functional centers that support Nouryon's global growth strategy. All teams are committed to providing world-class service in addition to providing local and global support.

"The establishment of the new Innovation Center in Mumbai significantly enhances our ability to provide customized product testing and application support to better meet the specific needs of the region," said Sobers Sethi, Senior Vice President, Emerging Markets and China, Nouryon.

"This strategic investment leverages the vast talent pool in India to foster professional development and innovation in a dynamic, multinational environment like Nouryon. By focusing on local needs and leveraging our global expertise, we aim to accelerate growth and make a positive impact in the Indian market and beyond."