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N,N,N,N-Tetramethyl Ethylene Diamine
Lubrizol and Polyhose to manufacture medical tubing,

expand capacity in Chennai

Lubrizol, a global leader in speci- (TMEDA)
alty chemicals, and Polyhose, global
leader in fl uid conveyance system, have
signed a Memorandum of Understand-
ing (MoU) to create a medical manu-
facturing site in Tamil Nadu. The site
will increase Lubrizol’s local medical DIETHYL HYDROXYLAMINE 85% & 98%
tubing volume fi ve-fold, creating easier DEHA 85% & 98%
access to life-saving medical tubing in
India and in markets around the world
via export. High-quality medical tub-
ing produced via the partnership will be
used in neurovascular and cardiovas- MONO, DI, TRI
cular medical applications, such as
balloon catheters and minimally invasive “Our ongoing collaboration with Lu- last year. This year, Lubrizol opened a DIETHYL TOLUAMIDE
procedure catheters. brizol over the past seven years has been Global Capability Centre (GCC) in
a testament to this commitment, and Pune and announced the purchase of DEET
The MoU, which expands a long- today, we are excited to take this partner- a 120-acre plot land in Aurangabad
standing partnership between the two ship to the next level,” said Mr. Shabbir to construct Lubrizol’s largest manu-
organisations, was signed in the pre- Y. J., Managing Director, Polyhose facturing facility in India and second
sence of Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa, Minister for India Pvt. Ltd. “This MoU marks a new largest globally to support the region’s
Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu chapter in our shared journey, and we growing transportation and industrial
and Mr. V. Arun Roy, Industries Secre- are proud that in Tamil Nadu, we have markets. Just a year ago, Lubrizol broke
tary, Tamil Nadu Government. experienced substantial growth in recent ground in the fi rst phase of a 100-ktpa
years – continues to be the ideal location CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat.
“This agreement brings precision for fostering innovation and industrial This project is in response to rising
manufacturing technology into India – expansion. Together, we are poised to CPVC demand for piping applications
a new business opportunity for the advance industry standards and unlock and clean drinking water in India, as
country to serve critical care markets new opportunities for growth”. well as neighbouring countries. In
in India and across the globe,” said addition, Lubrizol is doubling its CPVC
Ms. Bhavana Bindra, Lubrizol’s Managing $350-mn India investment compound manufacturing capacity at
Director India, Middle East and Africa. Lubrizol has committed more than its Dahej, Gujarat, site to meet growing
$350-mn in Indian investments over the needs in the piping sector.
The medical tubing will be pro-
duced with Lubrizol’s advanced medi- New Delhi to host FAFAI’s 26th annual
cal-grade thermoplastic polyurethane
(TPU) along with other thermoplastic conference and expo in March
polymers, which offer biocompatibility The Fragrances & Flavours Associ- its 75th year of establishment,
and high performance while ensuring ation of India (FAFAI) is organising its informed that the programme will
patient comfort. The new manufacturing 26th annual FAFAI International Con- include six technical sessions, a
facility will be ISO 13485 compliant, vention and Expo from March 5 to 7, plenary session, and other networking
ensuring safe, high-quality medical 2025, at the Yashobhoomi Convention events over the three days. The 2023 STAR EXPORT HOUSE
tubing. Groundbreaking of the new Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. edition of the event had hosted 103 GOVERNMENT RECOGNISED
manufacturing site is expected in 2025 exhibitors in Kolkata and featured
with operations going live in 2026. The association, which is celebrating nearly 2,400 visitors.

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