Brenntag, a global chemicals and ingredients distributor, has announced the expansion of its Material Science Innovation & Application Center in Navi Mumbai, India to advance its applications in powder coatings.

According to Brenntag, the facility is designed to further advance Brenntag’s work in powder coatings, adhesive applications, and enhanced water-based and solvent-based coatings, and will feature collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and teamwork among scientists, engineers, and industry partners. It also will include new laboratories equipped with advanced testing equipment, enabling researchers to accelerate the development of coating formulations.

“The expansion of our Material Science Innovation & Application Center underscores our dedication to pushing the boundaries of Material Science. By investing in advanced research capabilities, we are poised to deliver cutting-edge solutions that address the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Sanjay Karkhanis, President CASE, Material Science, Brenntag Specialties