Cognis Expands Ops in India

MONHEIM, Germany—Cognis opened a liaison office in Mumbai, India, aiming to strengthen relationships with existing customers and initiate new business opportunities. According to the company, it has seen significant growth in India in the last few years, focusing on supplying specialty chemicals and other ingredients for the wellness and sustainability markets. Cognis already has a strong network of distributors in India covering almost all market segments of its product portfolio.

The liaison office will consolidate Cognis’ activities and expertise in India, while strengthening local ties and analyzing market trends on the ground. It will represent all three of Cognis’ strategic business units—Care Chemicals, Nutrition & Health, and Functional Products. Sales activities will continue to be carried out by local distributors.