By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : September 07, 2026 6:57 am
The agreement covers joint R&D initiatives, technical development, formulation support, and application development
SK Minerals & Additives Limited has entered into a technical and commercial cooperation and collaboration agreement iPOOL, S.r.l. (IPOOL) aimed at fostering technical cooperation and collaboration, joint research and development, commercial collaboration in the field of flame-retardant additives and compounds.
The collaboration aims to develop high-performance, application-oriented solutions for the wire and cable, electric vehicle, and automotive sectors. SK Minerals stated the deal will strengthen its technical capabilities and accelerate the commercialisation of value-added products.
The agreement covers joint R&D initiatives, technical development, formulation support, and application development. Both companies intend to address evolving customer requirements for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance in next-generation material solutions.
Mohit Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of SK Minerals, described the partnership as a milestone in building a technology-led business. He noted that the collaboration would enable the company to pursue new opportunities in high-value specialty material applications.
Jindal emphasized that the move is not merely a commercial association but an opportunity to build a long-term technology and innovation partnership. He highlighted the trust placed by Dr. Camillo Cardelli of iPOOL in the Indian manufacturer’s capabilities.
iPOOL s.r.l., founded in 2011 as a spin-off of the National Research Council (CNR) of Pisa, brings expertise in polymer materials and halogen-free flame-retardant compounds. Its Materials Division supports development in PVC and HFFR cable compounds, extrusion optimization, and international fire-testing standards including the European CPR.