Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has recently inaugurated its new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, India, as a pivotal step in bolstering its presence and accelerating growth within the region. Strategically situated in the Embassy Tech Zone, Hinjewadi, this state-of-the-art facility is poised to foster closer collaboration among customers and employees, harnessing local talent to drive success across various markets and industries.
Spanning an impressive 42,000 square feet, the campus is distinguished by its WELL- and LEED Gold certifications, ensuring a workspace that prioritizes safety, health, and environmental consciousness. Embodying a commitment to employee well-being, the facility boasts ergonomic design elements, wellness rooms, recreational areas, and huddle rooms bathed in natural light. A focal point of the establishment is the customer experience center, which showcases Lubrizol’s cutting-edge science.
Over the next year, the site anticipates welcoming more than 200 regional employees, encompassing roles in Engineering, Supply Chain, Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and HR, thereby reinforcing Lubrizol’s foothold in the region.
With a legacy dating back to 1966, Lubrizol has been an integral part of India’s industrial landscape, enhancing the quality of life through innovative solutions that propel mobility, well-being, and modernization. The company’s ongoing commitment to India was underscored in 2023 with a substantial investment exceeding 150 million USD, aimed at bolstering manufacturing capabilities, expanding operational capacities, and fostering job growth and innovation.
JT Jones, Senior Vice President of high Growth Regions at Lubrizol, affirmed, “India stands out as one of our fastest-growing markets and a pivotal source of talent crucial for driving regional and global success and innovation.”
Echoing this sentiment, Bhavana Bindra, Managing Director – India, Middle East, and Africa at Lubrizol, emphasized the significance of the GCC as an integrated extension of the global team, poised to deliver business processing and digital capabilities essential for solving complex challenges and achieving superior business outcomes.
Abhishek Jain, India GCC Leader at Lubrizol, hailed the inauguration of the Pune center as a landmark event, poised to empower the company with world-class talent, augmenting technological prowess and operational excellence to serve customers in India and beyond with unparalleled innovation and efficiency.
