Lanxess And Hindustan Colas Sign MoU To Advance Innovative Road Construction Technologies In India
Mumbai, October 27, 2026: Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Hindustan Colas Private Limited (HINCOL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in advanced road construction technologies for the Indian infrastructure market, according to a press release issued by the company.
The MoU, signed between LANXESS India Private Limited and HINCOL, establishes a framework to evaluate technical, commercial, and business opportunities in bitumen and asphalt modification technologies. Senior representatives from both organizations attended the ceremonial signing. The collaboration aims to evaluate solutions designed to enhance pavement performance, improve production efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable road infrastructure development across India.
Under the agreement, 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. LANXESS will provide product, technical expertise, and trial support, while HINCOL will offer testing facilities, operational support, and performance assessments under local conditions. The cooperation will also cover the evaluation and promotion of Addipave® WM 23, LANXESS’ warm mix asphalt additive technology, to lower production and paving temperatures while maintaining performance standards.
“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.
“India’s infrastructure sector continues to demand innovative solutions that improve road performance while supporting sustainability objectives. Through this collaboration with HINCOL, we look forward to demonstrating the value of our Addipave® technologies and working together to develop solutions that can help improve operational efficiency, quality and environmental performance in the road construction industry,” said Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS.\
“This collaboration brings together complementary expertise from both organizations. We are 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,” said Debashis Chakraverty, CEO and Director, HINCOL.
