Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has officially opened its new Engineering Centre in Mumbai, underscoring its commitment to India as a key partner in manufacturing and engineering.
The new facility aims to leverage India’s engineering expertise, enhancing JM’s capacity to execute projects for its clients across core licensing operations and emerging sectors, including hydrogen, sustainable fuels, and chemicals.
Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive for Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey, stated, “India is globally recognized for its engineering talent and expertise. Attracting more skilled professionals is vital to our goal of delivering additional projects for our worldwide customers, particularly in our core licensing and low-carbon technologies.” He added, “We are excited to deepen our longstanding relationship with India and are eager to welcome more local talent to the JM team.”
The Engineering Centre will contribute to India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, focusing on projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions in fuel, power generation, and challenging sectors. Key areas of development will include hydrogen, sustainable fuels, sustainable methanol, and specialty chemicals.
Ramsundar Solaimalai will lead the new centre, which celebrated its launch with an exclusive event at the British High Commission in Mumbai, attended by prominent leaders from one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, expressed his enthusiasm: “I am pleased to see Johnson Matthey strengthening its established presence in India by opening this new engineering centre. This facility, focused on providing low-carbon technology solutions, further demonstrates the UK’s commitment to fostering clean growth by collaborating with vital partners like India.”
With a 60-year history in India, Johnson Matthey employs over 1,000 people across eight locations in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Haryana. For more than 200 years, Johnson Matthey has been at the forefront of sustainable technology, utilizing advanced metals chemistry to address significant global challenges. Leading energy, chemicals, and automotive companies rely on JM’s expertise to decarbonize, minimize harmful emissions, and enhance sustainability.
In response to the pressing challenges of climate change, energy supply, and resource scarcity, Johnson Matthey is dedicated to delivering solutions for its clients. Through innovative science and ongoing advancements, the company is actively facilitating the transition to net-zero emissions for millions of individuals worldwide.
