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

The Innovation Center caters to key end markets including paints and coatings, agriculture, and home and personal care. Nouryon sales and global research and development teams will partner closely with customers to provide technical support. The expanded Mumbai office space now occupies 100,000 square feet and hosts approximately 325 employees with room to grow further. 

“India represents a vital market for Nouryon, and the launch of our new Innovation Center and expanded office presence in Mumbai reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in this dynamic region,” said Charlie Shaver, Nouryon Chairman and CEO. “Our strengthened presence will ensure that Nouryon remains well-positioned to drive growth both in India and globally. It will also enable us to develop and promote innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.”

The Global Service Center in India includes commercial teams dedicated to business development within India and functional hubs that support Nouryon's global growth strategies. All are committed to delivering world-class services in addition to providing both local and global support.

“The establishment of our new Innovation Center in Mumbai significantly enhances our ability to deliver tailored product testing and application support to better serve the region's specific needs,” said Sobers Sethi, Senior Vice President Emerging Markets and China at Nouryon.

“This strategic investment leverages India's vast talent pool, fostering professional growth and innovation within 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.”