LANXESS, Hindustan Colas join hands for latest road construction technologies

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The companies will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave CR 36, a LANXESS’ advanced cross-linking technology for Polymer Modified Bitumen applications

By BL Mumbai Bureau

Updated - October 26, 2026 at 09:08 PM. | Mumba

(L) Debashis Chakraverty, CEO & Director, HINCOL and Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior VP & Global Head of Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS, sign MoU to advance innovative road construction technologies in India.

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LANXESS, a speciality chemical company and Hindustan Colas have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in advanced road construction technologies for the Indian infrastructure market.

Both companies will establish a framework to evaluate technical, commercial and business opportunities in the field of bitumen and asphalt modification technologies.

As per the pact, LANXESS and HINCOL will jointly assess innovative solutions aimed to enhance pavement performance, improve production efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support the development of sustainable road infrastructure in India.

The companies will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave CR 36, a LANXESS’ advanced cross-linking technology for Polymer Modified Bitumen applications.

LANXESS will provide the product, technical expertise and trial support, while HINCOL will contribute testing facilities, operational support and performance assessment under local conditions.

Through joint trials and market development initiatives, the parties aim to reduce asphalt production and paving temperatures while maintaining road performance standards. The technology offers potential benefits including lower energy consumption, reduced emissions, improved workplace conditions and enhanced sustainability throughout the paving process.

Both companies aim to support the adoption of advanced pavement technologies and contribute to the country’s growing transportation infrastructure needs.

Vince Patram, Global Head of Marketing, Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS said with HINCOL’s local market insight, the company aims to expand t foot print in India for asphalt application tailored to the requirements of the local market.

Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS said India’s infrastructure sector continues to demand innovative solutions that improve road performance while supporting sustainability objectives.

The collaboration will develop solutions that can help improve operational efficiency, quality and environmental performance in the road construction industry, he added.

Debashis Chakraverty, CEO and Director, HINCOL said the collaboration brings together complementary expertise from both organisations.

“The company will 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,” he said.

Published on October 26, 2026

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