Connect Chemicals, a global producer, custom manufacturer, and traditional distributor of a wide range of specialty chemicals, has conducted groundbreaking ceremony of its new research laboratory in Pune on Makar Sankranti day.

The three-story facility will significantly expand the company’s R&D capabilities, featuring advanced infrastructure and technology to support customer-focused, application-driven innovation and long-term growth.

Suresh Manjrekar, Managing Director of Connect Chemicals India said, “This investment strengthens the role of modular custom manufacturing in our global operations and reaffirms our commitment to delivering high-value solutions in close collaboration with our customers.”

Managing Director Başar Karaca joined the team in India for the ceremony, emphasizing the strategic importance of this expansion within the company’s global innovation efforts.

Established in 1998, Connect Chemicals offers global coverage, serving both local and multinational organizations. To meet the ever-changing trends in the chemical industry, Connect Chemicals has evolved into a unique hybrid company. To catalyze this change, Connect Chemicals has developed a modular custom manufacturing process.

The company resources are augmented by external cutting-edge technology to serve the specific customer requirements. Continuously and progressively the company invests in state-of-the-art facilities, R&D labs, advanced technology, analytical capabilities, and highly qualified technical team of experts.