Nagda Site

The LANXESS India Nagda site is located around 125 kms away from Indore in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The operations in Nagda are a part of the Flavors & Fragrances business unit of LANXESS. The products manufactured at this site are supplied to the domestic market and exported to countries around the world, for a wide range of end applications like agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyestuff, fragrances, paints and coatings among others. 
 
The site in Nagda, spanning more than 20 hectares, has consistently delivered outstanding results with a constant focus on quality and customer satisfaction. LANXESS is significantly investing in the site on sustainability projects, process improvements and further expansions. 
 
The site has been setting new standards of sustainability in the Indian chemical industry. It has adopted various world class practices. For example, the site is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified and follows innovative practices like Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM) and energy saving ‘Kaizen’. 
 
Besides the production facilities, the site boasts of utility services like: 

• Cogeneration plant fuelled by biomass, saves around 120,000 tons of CO2 emissions every year 
• Effluent treatment plant 
• Sewage treatment plant 
• Waste water post treatment plant 
• Off-gas incinerator 
• Occupational health centre 

LANXESS has also carried out several corporate social responsibility projects in the area of education and for protection of the environment in the region. 

 
COGENERATION PLANT 

LANXESS raises the bar for sustainable development in Nagda 

With the start of its new co-generation plant, LANXESS is able to meet most of its energy demand at its Nagda site. The cogeneration plant, which is fuelled by the biomass fuel - soya husk, meets virtually most of the power requirements of the Advanced Industrial Intermediates (AII) plant of LANXESS at the site. 
 
With an investment of EUR seven million in the pioneering plant, LANXESS has clearly raised the bar for sustainable development in India. By utilizing a renewable source of energy, LANXESS has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by 70,000 metric tons of coal per year and thus reduced about 120,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. In comparison, the combustion of biomass as a fuel is carbon neutral for the environment. 
 
This plant is another example of LANXESS’ commitment to green chemistry and sustainable development. The German specialty chemicals company is using innovative and climate-friendly technologies at its manufacturing sites worldwide and has reduced its direct greenhouse gas emissions by more then 50 percent globally. From 2007 to 2009, annual emissions from the group’s plants were cut from 3.5 million to 1.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents. 

SUSTAINABILITY 

Co-generation plant 

Nagda site has a co-generation plant which is fuelled by biomass. By utilizing a renewable source of energy (soya or mustard husk), LANXESS has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by 70,000 metric tons of coal per year and thus reduced annual CO2 emissions by about 120,000 tons. The combustion of biomass as a fuel is carbon neutral for the environment. This co-generation plant, being the largest consumer of Biomass in the region, benefits farmers financially. Besides, the Nagda site also owns seven wind turbines in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra which generate approximately 700 MWh of electricity every year. This energy is returned to the grid. Notably, the site is registered for availing the benefit of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) by the government of Madhya Pradesh from May 2013. 

Waste water treatment at Nagda site 

The LANXESS site at Nagda has a full-fledged sewage treatment plant and waste water treatment plant. 
 
Sewage treatment plant - This full-fledged sewage treatment plant is the first-of-its-kind in Madhya Pradesh, which treats and recycles domestic sewage water from the site as well as the nearby colonies. This initiative was also awarded by Indian Chemical Council in 2009 for its innovative approach to recycle and harness domestic sewage water for industrial use. The site utilizes treated sewage water for make-up water of cooling towers and has a reverse osmosis plant to further process the sewage water for use as boiler feed water. The site also efficiently recycles steam condensate. 
 
Waste water post treatment plant - Taking another step towards sustainability, the waste water post treatment plant was commissioned at the site. This plant treats the discharge from the existing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in a manner that virtually no liquid effluent is discharged from the site. The water recovered from the waste water post treatment plant can be used for the production processes. This initiative not only prevents contamination of the river Chambal, which is primary source of water for the villagers downstream but also significantly reduces dependence on conventional water sources. It is indeed a remarkable step towards sustainability and sets a standard for the Indian chemical industry. 

Offgas Incinerator 

The twin-chamber incinerator has been constructed using the most modern technology and is commissioned for safe disposal of distillation residue generated from plant production processes. Steam is generated using the heat recovered from flue gas, which is in turn used for production processes. It has been designed with dual scrubbing systems for recovering HCl from flue gas. It complies with all requirements laid down by Central Pollution Control Board and the Madhya Pradesh Control Board. 

Comprehensive air pollution control equipment is installed and responsible disposal of waste is undertaken at this site. 

Other health and safety initiatives 

• A full-fledged occupational and health centre equipped with all necessary medical facilities and manned 24*7 by experienced medical officers, capable of mitigating emergencies 
• Pollution control devices and leak detectors installed for early detection and to prevent adverse effects on employees‘ health 
• Closed plants and processes reucing possibility of exposure 
  
  
  

WASTE WATER POST TREATMENT PLANT 

A new benchmark in sustainable development 

The new ‘Waste water post treatment plant’ will treat the discharge from the existing Effluents Treatment Plant (ETP) in a manner that virtually no liquid effluents are discharged from the site. More importantly, the treated water recovered can be used for the production processes and even as boiler feed, which will bridge the gap in availability of water during the summer months. 

LANXESS’ Nagda site has a full fledged effluent treatment plant (ETP) and a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant which treats sewage water from the colonies around and renders it fit for use in the production processes. After a reverse osmosis step, this water is then used as boiler feed water. Taking another initiative towards sustainability, LANXESS decided to study whether there is a possibility to recycle the entire treated waste water. 

The development of the waste water treatment process involved several surveys on water composition from different sources as well as additional measures to pre-condition the waste water for the treatment concept. This included trials and pilot runs and subsequently, the company zeroed in on a concept for the waste water post treatment that involves a reverse osmosis process followed by an evaporation step. 

This plant has been built with state-of-the-art technology using advanced materials and world class equipment, in co-operation with some of the best known names in the industry. 

This implementation of this project has created a new benchmark in the area of environmental protection, and is an example of LANXESS’ ongoing commitment towards sustainable development. 

The Nagda Site manufactures specialty chemicals that service a wide array of end application segments like Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Dyestuff, Flavours & Fragrances, Coatings, etc. 
 
The major products are Benzyl Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzaldehyde, Benzotrichloride, Benzyl Acetate, Cinnamic Aldehyde, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Benzoate, Thionyl Chloride, Sulphuryl Chloride and Sulphur dichloride. 
 
LANXESS services a wide range of domestic & export customers from the Nagda site. 

We at LANXESS believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities should look beyond our business boundaries and be directly beneficial to the local community where we operate. 


The CSR activities carried out at Nagda so far are: 
 
LANXESS donates Digital X- Ray machine to Civil Hospital in Nagda 
On October 9, 2015, LANXESS India docnated a Digital X – Ray Machine to the Civil Hospital in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh. With the installation of the new machine, Nagda will be the first civil Hospital in the entire district of Ujjain with the ultra-modern facility. The installation will facilitate the residents of Nagda and the nearby villagers getting accurately diagnosed at reasonable and affordable cost. 
 
Computer Literacy Centre at Nagda: LANXESS contributed towards setting up of a computer training centre for students and working professionals, including workers at plants, in Nagda. This corporate responsibility initiative was done in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board, which provided the space for the training centre in their premises in Nagda. 
 
LANXESS provided ten computers along with electrical accessories and the initial infrastructure necessary for setting up the centre. The infrastructure support for the centre includes painting, carpentry work, air conditioners and books that would be required for training. The computers have been installed and made functional by LANXESS which will be meant for training purpose, and will also be supported for maintenance. 
 
LANXESS donates bus to Nagda Municipality for student’s needs: LANXESS donated a 42 seater bus to the Municipal Corporation of Nagda at the Community Hall, near Nagar Palika on December 6, 2013. This bus will be used for transporting students to the Government college. Currently the students travel to the college by the inter-city buses, which runs after every one and half hour. The bus sponsored by LANXESS, will provide the students of the Government College with a good transport facility. 
 
LANXESS installs water coolers at Nagda: LANXESS, having a manufacturing facility in Nagda, has sponsored and installed best-in-class water coolers to provide purified and cool drinking water at four centrally located areas in Nagda. These locations include Government school - Ward No. 13, office of the Sub divisional Magistrate, Nagar Palika, and Krishi Upaj Mandi, which have relatively higher population density. 
 
These coolers were made operational following an inaugural ceremony near Nagar Palika office on July 9, 2013. 
 
Stitching centre for women, Durgapura Village: LANXESS has helped in setting up of a stitching centre for under privileged women at Durgupara village in Nagda. This has been accomplished by contributing for stitching equipment like embroidery machines, sewing machines, chairs and upgrading the civil infrastructure inside the premises. The infrastructure support for the centre includes a water storage tank, a water purifier, cupboards, benches and chairs as well as tailoring aids like scissors, measuring tapes etc. All women in the village including some girl students will benefit from this stitching centre by acquiring necessary skills to later develop this as a source of income. The stitching school was inaugurated on December 22, 2012, at a simple ceremony in Durgapura village. 
 
Public Library for students: LANXESS, in co-operation with the Nagda Municipality has set up a fully functional library equipped with text books, reference books, journals and magazines near its site in Nagda. The library has books pertaining to the syllabi of the Madhya Pradesh State Board, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and ICSE for students from Class VIII to Class XII. For college students who are pursuing their undergraduate studies in Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Administration or Computer Application can also benefit from an array of course books prescribed by the University as well as reference books. LANXESS will also provide for monthly magazines on general interest topics and newspapers through ongoing subscriptions. The library was inaugurated on December 4, 2012. 
 
Government School, Umarna village: LANXESS supported yet another school, as a part of its social responsibility initiatives in the area of education. The government school at Umarna village was supported in infrastructural development and more than 300 students were provided with stationary and educational materials. The infrastructure support for the school included water storage tank, water purifier, cupboards, benches and chairs as well as teaching assistance materials. This contribution was made at a ceremony in the school premises on October 4, 2012. 
 
SNEH (NGO) - In July 2012, LANXESS made a donation to Special Need Education Home (SNEH), which will be utilized by the NGO for the construction of its new building coming up at Nagda. 
 
In 2010, LANXESS India had made a donation to SNEH, to help provide a holistic approach to life for 21 differently abled children. The support to SNEH covered infrastructure improvement and buying of new equipment to cater to the needs of the physically and mentally challenged children. 
 
Tree plantation on World Environment Day
 
June 2014: LANXESS employees from Nagda site performed a Nukkad Natak (street play) based on the theme ‘Raise your voice, not the sea level’. This play was carried out at four strategic locations in and around Nagda in order to create awareness about environment protection. To further strengthen the message, around 300 saplings were distributed to the audience during the play, at different locations. 
 
At the site, around 500 trees were planted on this occasion. LANXESS has so far planted 7500 trees at the Nagda site in the last few years. 
 
June 2013: LANXESS planted around 2500 saplings at its site in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh. Since 2010, around 6500 saplings have been planted at the site. 
 
In June 2012, LANXESS celebrated World Environment Day at its site in Nagda and planted 2000 saplings. 
 
Over a period of 3 months starting 5th June, 2010, around 3000 saplings were planted at the LANXESS site in Nagda. Similarly, in the year 2011, around 1500 saplings were planted during the monsoon season. 
 
Support to Bharat Commerce Vidyalaya - In the year 2010, LANXESS India provided equipments for the modernization of the Physics and Chemistry laboratories at the Bharat Commerce Vidyalaya school in Nagda and also donated five computers to the school. The school had its first computer centre set up with these computers. Additionally, LANXESS also contributed to the books and periodicals for the library and facilities for the nursery section in the school. A substantial number of students were benefited from this contribution. 
 
In December 2011, the school was supported with essential items for infrastructure, stationary and school kit. The items for the school included furniture, almirah and teaching assistance materials. 
 
Support to Shaskiya Prathmik Vidyalaya, Mehtawas - In the year 2010, LANXESS India supported Shaskiya Prathmik Vidyalaya, located in Mehtawas village at Nagda in order to make a meaningful difference to the 125 odd students studying there. LANXESS in its initiative in the first year improved the infrastructure of this school in addition to donating essential items to the students. In order to encourage education within the local community and with a focus on upliftment of children belonging to weaker sections of the society, LANXESS also provided scholarships to the meritorious students of every class. 
 
In September, 2011, four sewing machines, one embroidery machine and peripherals like ceiling fans, water purifier, etc. were provided for the girl students to be trained in tailoring alongside their academic curriculum as well as for other interested women in the area. 
 
Support to the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board - The Labour Welfare Board of the Government of Madhya Pradesh organizes various vocational training programmes, one of them being free training in sewing for women and girl children belonging to the families of labours/workers. Nagda is one of the locations where around 30 women are currently trained at such a sewing training center. LANXESS India has helped them with four sewing machines, two embroidery machines and peripherals like ceiling fans, water purifier, etc. 
 
Support to Shaskiya Kanya Shala - LANXESS supported the school by providing supporting infrastructure and other essential items for the 320 students of the school. These included tables and chairs, blackboards, teaching aids for classrooms, cupboards and water purifier for the school and stationery items, shoes, woolen wear, school bags, lunch boxes, water bottles etc for the children. 
 
Solar lamps installed in Mehtawas - LANXESS supported the local community by installing eight solar street lights in Mehtawas village, neighboring Nagda. Notably, these lights would be driven by solar power, which is not only environmentally friendly but also reliable as sunlight is the source of power. Eight points have been identified by LANXESS for the installation of lights keeping in mind the security aspects of the area. Until now, the residents of the village did not have proper street lights and frequent power failures in the Nagda region make lights powered by electricity unreliable. The solar lamps contributed by LANXESS are of 18 watt each. 

June 2009 

LANXESS announced the acquisition of Gwalior Chemical Industries Limited for EUR 82.4 million, including debt. 

September 2009 

LANXESS successfully completed the acquisition of the chemical businesses and production assets belonging to Indian company Gwalior Chemical Industries Ltd. 

December 2009 

LANXESS India Nagda site received the Water Resource Management Award from Indian Chemical Council. The award paid tribute to LANXESS’ production site in Nagda for its innovative approach to recycling domestic sewage water and harnessing it for industrial use. 

March 2010 

LANXESS India Nagda site won Outstanding Achievement Trophy 2009 in the “Manufacturing Category”. The site won through a unique visioning exercise that focused on key initiatives with respect to customers, suppliers and communities besides having a concerted performance bias. 

May 2010
LANXESS India signed Memorandum of Understanding with Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. 

June 2010 
On the occasion of World Environment Day, LANXESS announced the creation of a Green Zone at its Nagda site in Madhya Pradesh, India.  

October 2010  
LANXESS India, started up the production of a state-of-the-art co-generation power plant at the manufacturing site in Nagda, in October 2010. The Co-generation plant, which is fuelled by the biomass fuel - soya husk, meets virtually most of the power requirements of the Advanced Industrial Intermediates plant of LANXESS at the site. 

March 2011 
LANXESS India bagged the IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2010 in the ‘manufacturing category’. This is the highest category of award for quality from an Indian industry body and has been conferred for LANXESS operations at its manufacturing site in Nagda in Madhya Pradesh. 

November 2012 
Waste water post treatment plant inaugurated at the LANXESS site in Nagda. The plant will make the site virtually free from any effluents and also recover water for re-use in its production processes. New incinerator inaugurated at the Nagda site. 

May 2013 
Nagda Co-generation Plant registered for Renewable Energy Certificates (REC’s). 

August 2013  
LANXESS site at Nagda received a certificate for the accomplishment of ‘1000 days without Lost Time Injury’. 

April 2014 
Cogeneration Plant in Nagda set a new benchmark for sustainability. 

September 2019 
LANXESS India celebrated the 10th anniversary of successful operations at Nagda site. 

January 2020 
The entire energy supply at Nagda site to switch to renewable energy sources. An eight-member PTSE team of experts (Seven colleagues from Manufacturing Excellence (MEx) and an employee from the PTSE GTI (Global Technology & Innovation) department) travelled to the Nagda site for three weeks and took a close look at the local conditions. During the MEx project, the Nagda and PTSE team jointly identified various ways to improve processes and reduce losses in order to diminish the total energy demand. 

July 2023 
2,000 days without Lost Time Injury for BU Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) at Nagda site.quisition of Gwalior Chemical Industries Limited for EUR 82.4 million, including debt.