Materials firm Americhem Inc. has opened a new research and development center in Silvassa, India.
In a news release, officials with Americhem in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, said the new center will enhance the firm's ability to provide faster and more localized service to customers throughout India and Southeast Asia.
The 4,000-square-foot center will offer specialized testing services for color development of masterbatch concentrates, particularly for melt spinning and textile manufacturing. The site also will provide field and technical services for customer-specific requirements.
Officials said the new lab aims to help Americhem expand into new markets by offering enhanced capabilities for color matching and faster response times. These services "will attract new customers and industries that prioritize speed and efficiency in their supply chain," they added.
India and Southeast Asia managing director S. Mani said the investment "demonstrates Americhem's dedication to fostering innovation, expanding capabilities, and supporting customers." The center will be led by fibers research and development head Sandeep Bhamare and will work with Americhem's production plant in Pune, India.
Americhem employs more than 900 at 10 global sites. The firm is one of North America's 30 largest compounders and concentrate makers, according to Plastics News data.