Aether Industries and Dow India have launched a collaborative research program to develop advanced manufacturing technologies for silicones. This partnership, spanning research and pilot-scale development at Aether’s Surat facilities, marks a significant step in advancing domestic innovation in high-performance materials. The agreement includes a framework for potential commercialization and industrial-scale manufacturing, aiming to address India’s growing demand for silicone solutions.
Joint Research Initiative Launched
Aether Industries Limited, a prominent Indian specialty chemical manufacturer, and Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) have announced the commencement of a collaborative research program. The initiative is focused on developing novel manufacturing technologies for silicones, a critical class of high-performance materials with wide-ranging applications in construction, mobility, electronics, and personal care industries.
Advancing Domestic Innovation in Silicones
This strategic partnership represents a key effort to foster indigenous technology development and manufacturing within India. All research and pilot-scale development activities will be conducted at Aether’s R&D and pilot facilities located in Surat, Gujarat. The collaboration is expected to drive innovation in silicone applications and potentially lead to the industrial-scale manufacture of newly developed technologies.
Long-Term Strategic Partnership
The agreement establishes a framework for a long-term strategic partnership between Aether Industries and Dow India. This includes provisions for the potential commercialization of technologies emerging from the program. Both companies expressed optimism about the collaboration’s potential to accelerate innovation and create differentiated silicone solutions for the rapidly expanding market in India and globally.
Key Statements on Collaboration
- Dr. Aman Desai, Co-Founder and Director, Research and Operations, Aether Industries, stated, “We are delighted that Dow has chosen Aether as its exclusive research partner for this pioneering program. The collaboration brings together Aether’s core chemistry and technology competencies with Dow, one of the global leaders in silicone applications. We are confident this partnership will deliver innovative manufacturing technologies while creating a long-term platform to address India’s rapidly expanding silicone materials market.”
- Brendy Lange, President of Dow Performance Materials & Coatings, commented, “This collaboration strengthens Dow’s ability to bring materials science innovation closer to high-growth markets and evolving customer needs. By combining capabilities, we see an opportunity to accelerate innovation and create differentiated silicone solutions for customers in India and beyond.”
- Dr. Mukund Parthasarathy, Business Vice President of R&D, Dow Performance Materials & Coatings, added, “Innovation is most valuable when it advances future ready growth. Through this collaborative approach, we can move faster from science to scalable technologies, helping address market demand while unlocking future business opportunities in silicones.”
- Siddhartha Ghosal, Country President of Dow India, remarked, “India’s growing demand for advanced materials presents a strong opportunity to develop differentiated technologies closer to the market. This program brings together strengths to create value for customers, support local innovation, and enable broader access to high-performance silicone solutions across industries.”
Source: BSE
