Announcement
Novopor Inaugurates Pilot Plant Facility in Visakhapatnam
September 16, 2025
Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Pilot Plant Facility at its Vizag Unit-01 (SEZ), marking an important step in strengthening its innovation and scale-up capabilities.
The facility was inaugurated by Prof. J. B. Joshi, eminent chemical engineering academic and Padma Bhushan awardee, in the presence of members of Novopor’s Board of Directors — Ms. Geeta Mathur, Independent Director and Mr. Radhesh R. Welling, MD & CEO. The event included a guided tour of the facility followed by a roundtable discussion on the role of innovation in driving national growth. The ceremony was attended by industry leaders, including senior leadership from a leading global chemical company.
Designed to bridge the gap between research and full-scale manufacturing, the new Pilot Plant Facility will support early-stage process development, optimization, and scale-up. With advanced process systems and stringent safety and environmental safeguards, it provides a critical platform for accelerating commercialization of new technologies in agrochemicals, performance materials, and specialty chemicals.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Radhesh R. Welling said:
“The Pilot Plant is a strategic investment that enhances our ability to deliver innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused solutions. It strengthens our technology-driven growth journey and reinforces our commitment to safety and environmental stewardship,”
As a partner to global leaders in performance chemicals, material science and agrochemicals,Novopor continues to invest in technology-led infrastructure, reinforcing its vision of delivering science-driven solutions and contributing to sustainable industrial growth.
Event Video: Pilot Plant Inauguration
