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INTERMEDIATES MANUFACTURING

Epigral opens its R&D Centre in Ahmedabad

with Rs. 30-crore investment

Epigral Ltd., formerly known as market and make it self-suffi cient with
Meghmani Finechem Ltd., one of import-substitutes,” said Mr. Maulik
India’s leading integrated chemical Patel, Chairman & Managing Director,
manufacturers, has launched its fi rst re- Epigral.
search and development (R&D) centre
at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. “This centre will help discovering
new molecules within the chlorotoluene
“This is a signifi cant step for the ecosystem and further establish
company in enhancing its research cap- advanced speciality intermediates,” the
abilities and accelerating its journey to- press release added.
wards building specialty products,” the
company said in a press statement. to enhance its capability as its proceeds Epigral is the only manufacturer of
further. epichlorohydrin in India and the largest
Located at Changodar in Ahme- producer of chlorinated polyvinyl chlo-
dabad, the R&D centre is built over “Epigral’s R&D centre is a stepping ride (CPVC) resin. It is also India’s 4th
14,374-sq.m. and has the latest, state- stone towards creating molecules with largest manufacturer of caustic soda,
of-the-art technologies installed that far-reaching applications for manufac- chlorine and hydrogen, and a leading
will enable Epigral identify of specia- turing pharmaceutical and agrochemi- manufacturer of caustic potash, chloro-
lity molecules for later introduction in cal active ingredients. Our investment methanes and hydrogen peroxide.
India. in research emphasises our focus on Epigral is also expanding CPVC resin
steady progress of our company there- capacity to 75,000-tpa, setting up a
The centre has been developed with by also boosting India’s Atmanirbhar CPVC compounding facility with a
an initial investment of Rs. 30-crore, capabilities. We want to keep intro- capacity of 35,000-tpa and entering
and further investments will be made ducing new molecules in the Indian into the chlorotoluenes value chain.

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
UPL inaugurates research centre for natural plant

protection in Mexico

UPL, a global provider of sustain- national universities and research centres, supporting crop nutrition, and improv-
able agricultural solutions, has an- and serve as a platform for agricultural ing soil health, while reducing residues
nounced the opening of its Global knowledge and innovative solutions. and environmental impacts. “The NPP
Natural Plant Protection (NPP) Research Research Center refl ects UPL’s mis-
Centre in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. Biosolutions refer to agricultural sion to Reimaging Sustainability and
inputs developed with naturally-de- our OpenAg commitment to building
The research centre, a state-of-the- rived active ingredients, ranging from an ecosystem of connectivity and col-
art facility will advance natural solu- seaweed extracts to micro-organisms. laboration. This Center of Excellence
tions through scientifi c and applied UPL is a global leader in biosolutions will help address key challenges such
excellence. The modern greenhouse and the extensive NPP portfolio covers as heat and water stress, soil health and
with specialised equipment, will be a a range of applications, including positively impact global food security,”
hub for experienced researchers, foster- increasing crop resilience to disease, said Mr. Jai Shroff, Group UPL CEO &
ing collaborations with local and inter- pests, and environmental conditions, Chairman.

132 Chemical Weekly November 28, 2023

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