Afton Chemical Invests in Future Growth with Groundbreaking of New Manufacturing Facility in India

New investment strengthens supply resilience and supports growing customer demand across the globe.

5 November 2026 | Afton Chemical Corporation today marked a major milestone in its global growth strategy with the groundbreaking of a new Driveline and Industrial additive manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, India.

Operated by Afton's long-term partner, LSR Speciality Oils Pvt Ltd, the facility will strengthen Afton's global manufacturing and supply network.

The investment represents the next chapter in Afton's growth, building on Engine Oil additive manufacturing and Off-road additive production. The project also complements an additional investment in manufacturing capability at Afton's Singapore facility, further enhancing the company's regional supply capabilities. 

Construction will commence following the groundbreaking ceremony, with full-scale commercial manufacturing of Driveline and Industrial additives expected to begin in the first half of 2028. It will provide advanced production capabilities and technical expertise to consistently meet demanding quality standards and customer specifications.

"Afton Chemical has been a trusted global supplier in the lubricant and fuel additives industry for more than 100 years," said Brian Paliotti, President of Afton Chemical. "Providing our customers with a secure, reliable supply of high-quality products remains one of our highest priorities. This new facility will strengthen our manufacturing network, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve service for customers around the world."

The expansion not only provides business continuity planning and operational efficiency to Afton's existing network, it also allows the company to better serve customers in key markets across ASEAN, Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America and Middle East more effectively.

"As our industry continues to evolve, Afton remains committed to investing in the assets, capabilities, and partnerships needed to remain a trusted long-term supplier of performance additives," said Chris Dudding, Vice President of Supply. "This investment reflects our confidence in the future of the industry and our commitment to helping customers succeed for decades to come."

Q&A: Afton’s New Manufacturing Facility in India

For more information, please contact our Marketing Communications team:

• EMEAI: Kate Edrupt, [email protected] 
• Americas: Lauren Packard, [email protected]
• Asia-Pacific: Kelly Han, [email protected]