Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Hindustan Colas Private Limited (HINCOL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore advanced road construction technologies for India’s infrastructure sector.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between LANXESS India Private Limited and HINCOL. Both companies will assess technical, commercial and business opportunities in bitumen and asphalt modification technologies.
Through this partnership, the companies aim to improve pavement performance, increase production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. They will also evaluate solutions that support sustainability and health, safety and environment (HSE) standards in road construction.
LANXESS and HINCOL to Test Addipave® Technologies
Under the MoU, LANXESS and HINCOL will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale trials of Addipave® CR 36. This cross-linking technology is designed for Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) applications.
The companies will assess the technology’s potential to improve PMB production efficiency, product consistency and quality. They will also evaluate its contribution to operational safety and the performance of modified bitumen formulations.
LANXESS will supply the product and provide technical expertise and trial support. Meanwhile, HINCOL will contribute testing facilities, operational support and performance assessments under local conditions.
The joint evaluations will help both companies examine the technology’s suitability for the Indian market.
Partnership to Evaluate Warm Mix Asphalt Technology
The collaboration will also cover Addipave® WM 23, LANXESS’ warm mix asphalt additive technology.
The companies plan to conduct joint trials and market development activities. Their aim is to reduce asphalt production and paving temperatures while maintaining road performance standards.
Lower processing temperatures could offer several benefits. These include reduced energy consumption, lower emissions and improved workplace conditions. The technology may also support more sustainable paving operations.
Through these evaluations, LANXESS and HINCOL will explore how warm mix asphalt solutions can contribute to India’s road construction requirements.
Combining Global Expertise with Local Market Knowledge
The partnership brings together LANXESS’ experience in specialty additives and formulation technologies with HINCOL’s expertise in bitumen technology, road construction solutions and infrastructure projects across India.
By combining these capabilities, the companies aim to support the adoption of advanced pavement technologies. They will also assess solutions suited to local operating conditions and the needs of India’s growing transportation infrastructure sector.
Vince Patram, Global Head of Marketing, Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS, said:
“With HINCOL’s local market insight, we aim to expand our foot print in India for asphalt application tailored to the requirements of the local market,”
LANXESS Highlights Efficiency and Environmental Performance
Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS, highlighted the need for road construction solutions that combine performance with sustainability.
He said:
“India’s infrastructure sector continues to demand innovative solutions that improve road performance while supporting sustainability objectives. Through this collaboration with HINCOL, we look forward to demonstrating the value of our Addipave® technologies and working together to develop solutions that can help improve operational efficiency, quality and environmental performance in the road construction industry,”
HINCOL Sees Potential to Improve Pavement Performance
Debashis Chakraverty, CEO and Director, HINCOL, said the partnership would allow both organisations to assess technologies that could benefit India’s road construction industry.
He said:
“This collaboration brings together complementary expertise from both organizations. We are pleased to work with LANXESS in evaluating advanced technologies that have the potential to enhance pavement performance, improve sustainability and create long-term value for the Indian road construction industry,”
MoU Focuses on Sustainable Road Construction
The MoU provides a framework for LANXESS and HINCOL to assess advanced bitumen and asphalt technologies through laboratory testing, commercial-scale trials and market development activities.
The partnership will focus on PMB production and warm mix asphalt applications. In particular, the companies will examine opportunities to improve product quality, operational efficiency, workplace safety and environmental performance.
The results of the joint evaluations will help the companies assess the technologies’ potential for India’s infrastructure market.