Germany-headquartered Evonik, a global leader in specialty chemicals, recently inaugurated its new office and R&D premises in Thane. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai - Dr Achim Fabig, Evonik global management representatives, and members from the Evonik India team.

The Evonik India Research Hub (EIRH), as it will be called, marks a significant milestone in Evonik's development journey in India and underscores the company's unwavering commitment to further growth in the Indian market. It will be dedicated to advancing solutions that contribute to sustainability.

Evonik India's new office spans an area of 100,000 square feet. It features state-of-the-art labs for its existing business lines, which cater to industries such as pharmaceutical, oral care, personal care, food, feed, agriculture, tyre, rubber, plastics, oil & gas, batteries, metal & ceramics, electronics, toners, paper, adhesives & sealants, home care, paint & coatings, printing inks, construction, emulsion, textiles, metalworking fluid and compounding. New labs will also be launched this year, providing customers with proximity to industries associated with bio-surfactants, skin and hair products, automotive, furniture and mattress applications.

The new headquarters has been designed with a modern working style, which includes collaborative workspaces, advanced technology infrastructure, and up-to-date amenities intended to enhance productivity, efficiency, and employee well-being. It will serve as a hub for Evonik's operations in India, providing a dynamic and inspiring environment for employees to collaborate, innovate, and drive growth.

Evonik currently employs approximately 850 employees in India in its three entities. With the opening of EIRH, it is planning to create more jobs for its new labs and related operations.