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Aditya Birla Advanced Materials highlights advance-
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ments in epoxy technology to IRMA members

The Indian Resin Manufacturing with market trends, with a particular
Association (IRMA) and Aditya focus on replacing petroleum-based
Birla Advanced Materials successfully raw materials with sustainable alterna- 4000 + +
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hosted a joint technical workshop on tives, a key driver of future growth.
“Advancements in Epoxy Technology,
with a Focus on High-Performance and Technical sessions
Sustainable Polymers of the Future” on The technical sessions featured pre-
September 24, 2024. The event took sentations from leading industry ex-
place at the Aditya Birla Advanced perts. Mr. Diganta Khataniar discussed
Materials R&D Centre in Taloja and high-performance solutions in the con-
was attended by 40 IRMA delegates struction and coatings sectors, while
from across India. capacity, and lower demand. He empha- Mr. Amol Mohite demonstrated break-
sized the importance of investment through applications in the composites
The workshop commenced with in research and development (R&D), and electrical industries. A particular
a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, particularly for small-scale industries highlight of the workshop was the
invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha. in India, to meet the growing demand focus on sustainability, which prompted
The inauguration was led by Mr. Hiren for sustainable and eco-friendly pro- an engaging Q&A session with
Shah, President, IRMA, alongside ducts. He also called for collaboration delegates.
the association’s past presidents – between small and large industries to
Mr. Ashok Goklani, Mr. Bhupendra ensure safe and sustainable operations. The event also included a lab visit,
Sakaria, and Mr. D.G. Parikh. Joining allowing delegates to explore various LIFTING BAG TYPE CENTRIFUGE
them were key members from Aditya IRMA President, Mr. Hiren Shah epoxy applications in coatings, con- MACHINE WITH LIFTER
Birla Advanced Materials, including extended his gratitude to Aditya Birla struction, and composite industries,
Dr. B. Venkataraman, Chief Marketing Advanced Materials for co-hosting the further enhancing their understanding
Offi cer, and Dr. Bharat Singh, Global workshop, encouraging the industry to of practical advancements in the fi eld.
R&D Head. foster future collaborations. He empha-
sised that such partnerships would be The workshop concluded with a
Collaborative efforts crucial for India to attract more invest- collective call for continued collabora-
In his address, Dr. Venkataraman ments in manufacturing and innovation. tion between industry and associations,
provided an overview of the chemical reinforcing the importance of innova-
industry, highlighting key challenges Dr. Bharat Singh stressed the im- tion, sustainability, and partnership in
such as geopolitical factors, over- portance of aligning R&D initiatives shaping the future of epoxy technology
and the broader chemical sector.

The successful event demonstrated
the signifi cance of knowledge – sharing
and collaboration in driving industry
advancements, and set a promising
tone for future joint initiatives between +918169061250
IRMA and Aditya Birla Advanced
Materials.

Mr. N. Kannan, Executive Secre-
tary, IRMA played a crucial role in ISO 9001:2015
organising the event.

142 Chemical Weekly October 8, 2024

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