LANXESS, Hindustan Colas to Build Road Construction Technologies
Specialty chemicals firm LANXESS and Hindustan Colas Private Limited (HINCOL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate partnership opportunities in advanced bitumen and asphalt modification technologies for India’s infrastructure industry.
The collaboration will create a structure for combined technical assessments, commercial experiments, and market development efforts focused on advancing road quality, boosting production efficiency, and promoting more sustainable construction methods.
Also Read: JioBlackRock Launches Global Equity Fund from GIFT City
According to the agreement, the firms will collaboratively assess LANXESS’ Addipave® CR 36, an innovative cross-linking technology for Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) uses. The partnership will involve lab evaluations and large-scale trials to investigate the technology’s ability to enhance production efficiency, product uniformity and quality, operational safety, and the performance of altered bitumen formulations.
LANXESS will supply the technology, technical knowledge, and testing support, whereas HINCOL will offer testing facilities, operational aid, and performance evaluations in Indian operating circumstances. The collaborative assessment aims to determine the technology's appropriateness for local needs and recognize possibilities for broader implementation in road construction initiatives.
The MoU additionally includes the assessment and promotion of Addipave® WM 23, the Warm Mix Asphalt additive technology from LANXESS.
Also Read: Tata Communications to Invest $450 Million in AI Fibre Network
By collaborating on trials and market development efforts, the companies will evaluate possibilities to reduce asphalt production and paving temperatures while upholding necessary road performance standards. Possible advantages encompass decreased energy usage, minimized emissions, better working environments, and increased sustainability across the paving procedure.
India's growing transportation infrastructure necessitates road construction approaches that integrate durability, efficiency in operations, and environmental responsibility.
The partnership seeks to leverage LANXESS’ knowledge in specialty additives and formulation technologies alongside HINCOL’s proficiency in bitumen technology and road construction to promote the implementation of advanced pavement technologies that meet the nation’s infrastructure requirements.
Vince Patram, Global Head of Marketing for the Lubricant Additives Business Unit at LANXESS, stated that the collaboration would assist the company in broadening its presence in India’s asphalt applications market by creating solutions customized to local needs.
Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Lubricant Additives Business Unit at LANXESS, emphasized the increasing need for technologies that enhance road performance and align with sustainability goals. He mentioned that the partnership would allow for showcasing the capabilities of Addipave® technologies in enhancing quality, efficiency, and environmental performance.
Also Read: L&T Tech Services Bags Nokia Contract to Support R&D in India
Debashis Chakraverty, CEO and Director of HINCOL, stated that the collaboration merges complementary skills and would allow both entities to assess technologies that can improve pavement performance, boost sustainability, and provide enduring value to India’s road building sector. The partnership signifies progress in creating and advocating for innovative asphalt solutions that meet the changing technical and environmental needs of India's infrastructure industry.
LANXESS is a prominent specialty chemicals firm that achieved sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025. The company employs around 11,500 individuals in 32 nations and specializes in the development, production, and promotion of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer safety products. LANXESS is acknowledged for its dedication to sustainability, securing top rankings in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index as well as in MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among various other standards.