Clariant inaugurates new India headquarters at Airoli, Navi Mumbai

The new office reinforces Clariant’s commitment to growth through focus on technology and greater efficiency. It will allow the company to expand its capacity, generate value and greater service satisfaction to its customers. The new headquarters have been designed to act as a catalyst for the envisioned growth of the company’s operations in India.

At the inauguration, Dr Hariolf Kottmann, chief executive officer, Clariant International Limited, said, "The future of Clariant is in Asia and India is a key market for Clariant globally. I am excited to open a new chapter for Clariant in the country with the new HQ in Navi Mumbai. The new office will afford us the opportunity to broaden our customer base, deliver innovative solutions and create value that will benefit all our stakeholders. We intend to improve our market presence and generate additional growth through a sustained thrust on innovation.”

“2014 is a year of transformation for Clariant in India. As we continue to grow, it is important that our facilities reflect and act as enablers for our commitment to innovation and fleet-footed customer services. It will be our endeavour to utilize this facility to its full potential and drive Clariant into a new era of prosperity and success”, said Dr Deepak Parikh, vice chairman and managing director, Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited.                        

The new facility which covers a total area of 1,40,000 sq/ft will eventually house around 400 employees across the various service functions and the businesses of pigments, additives, industrial and consumer specialties, masterbatches,  and also their technical service teams.