LANXESS, a leading global specialty chemicals company, is set to begin local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its Jhagadia site in India—marking a strategic move that strengthens the country’s position within the company’s global growth roadmap.

 

The new production line will support the company’s “local-for-local” strategy and aligns with the broader “Make in India” initiative, leveraging LANXESS’ global scale, technology base, and established regional presence to serve customers across India, the Middle East, and international markets.

 

"With the start of production in Jhagadia, LANXESS strengthens access to its globally recognized Reolube phosphate ester-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, bringing proven products closer to customers in India and across the IMEA region,” the company said, highlighting its long-standing role in applications where safety and operational reliability are critical.

 

India’s industrial expansion—driven by investments in power generation and the rapid rise of energy-intensive sectors such as data centers and AI technologies—is a key factor behind the move.

 

Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS, commented: “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.”

 

The Jhagadia facility becomes part of a broader India expansion strategy that includes a recently inaugurated Application Development Center in Thane, aimed at boosting technical support and customer engagement.

 

Together, these investments are designed to deepen LANXESS’ regional integration, improve supply security, and position the company as a stronger local supplier of specialized chemical solutions in India and beyond.