Americhem's R&D Centre In India To Enhance Colour Development, Customer Support

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Americhem Inc has launched a new research and development (R&D) centre in Silvassa, India, located at Olive Industrial Park, to strengthen its service capabilities across India and Southeast Asia.

The 4000-square-foot centre will offer specialised testing services for masterbatch colour development, particularly for melt spinning and textile manufacturing customers. It will also provide field and technical services to support customer-specific requirements.

“This investment demonstrates Americhem's dedication to fostering innovation, expanding capabilities, and supporting customers as they grow alongside these dynamic markets,” said Americhem Managing Director for India and Southeast Asia, S. Mani in a statement.

Meanwhile, its Operations Director for India, Toshan Simaiya highlighted the benefits of the new centre, noting that it will allow the company to be closer to customers, provide nimble support, enable faster colour development, real-time communication and quicker approvals.

The centre will be led by Head of R&D – Fibers for Americhem India, Sandeep Bhamare, who will ensure smooth collaboration between Americhem’s Pune site and the new facility.

On the other hand, its Head of Sales and Marketing Textiles/Fibers, Krunal Bodne emphasised that customers could have colour matches completed the same day, significantly speeding up time-to-market.

The R&D centre began operations in late 2024 and is strategically located five kilometres from Bhilad Highway NH-48, with future access to the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway.

Americhem operates 10 manufacturing plants and maintains sales offices throughout the world.

-- BERNAMA