Lanxess And Hindustan Colas Sign MoU To Advance Innovative Road Construction Technologies In India
The MoU was signed between Lanxess India and Hindustan Colas to establish a framework for evaluating technical, commercial and business opportunities in the field of bitumen and asphalt modification technologies.
Pune:German specialty chemicals company Lanxess and Hindustan Colas have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in advanced road construction technologies for the Indian infrastructure market.
The MoU was signed between Lanxess India and Hindustan Colas to establish a framework for evaluating technical, commercial and business opportunities in the field of bitumen and asphalt modification technologies.
Under the MoU, the partners will jointly assess innovative solutions aimed at enhancing pavement performance, improving production efficiency, reducing environmental impact and supporting the development of sustainable road infrastructure in India.
Both the companies will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave® CR 36, Lanxess' advanced cross-linking technology for polymer modified bitumen (PMB) applications.
The technology is expected to help improve PMB production efficiency, enhance product consistency and quality, strengthen operational safety and support improved performance of modified bitumen formulations.
Lanxess will provide the product, technical expertise and trial support, while Hindustan Colas will contribute testing facilities, operational support and performance assessment under local conditions.
“With HINCOL’s local market insight, we aim to expand our footprint in India for asphalt application tailored to the requirements of the local market,” said Vince Patram, global head of marketing, business unit lubricant additives, Lanxess.
Debashis Chakraverty, CEO and Director at Hindustan Colas said the company was pleased to work with Lanxess in evaluating advanced technologies that have the potential to enhance pavement performance, improve sustainability and create long-term value for the Indian road construction industry.
