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01-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Lubrizol Amplifies India Commitment with Local Technology and Innovation Center
New state-of-the-art facility in Maharashtra will enhance Innovation, R&D and application development for Lubrizol and its customers, serving both local-for-local and local-for-global needs Facility builds on the success of the company's existing India footprint by co-locating its labs and technical capabilities to accelerate development New facility builds on Lubrizol's commitment of $350 million in localized manufacturing and in-region investments over the last two years MUMBAI, India, April 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To accelerate India-based innovation, Lubrizol announced it will open a state-of-the-art Technology and Innovation Center in Maharashtra. The first of its kind for the company globally, the facility is designed to progress breakthrough innovations, expand collaboration, and enhance speed to market for Lubrizol and the many customers and industries it serves both in the region and globally. The center will empower collaboration across Lubrizol, co-locating lab capabilities and expanding on the success of existing in-region technology Centers of Excellence (COE). The site will also include a Customer Experience Center, allowing Lubrizol to co-develop solutions with customers and partners. The facility will feature advanced analytical capabilities to support research needs, including automation and digital tools, allowing teams to apply decision science to accelerate next-generation solutions. "Lubrizol has been synonymous with innovation for nearly 100 years, and this new center represents a significant commitment to our innovation locally," said Bhavana Bindra, Lubrizol's Managing Director India, Middle East and Africa. "The Technology and Innovation Center represents a significant commitment to our journey in the region. By bringing together expertise across multiple Lubrizol businesses, this facility will be a cornerstone of collaboration, automation and technological advancement for our teams and all those we serve." "An innovation center in Maharashtra provides proximity to key stakeholders, fostering seamless collaboration and operational efficiencies. Through a highly collaborative working space, the center enables strategic research and development, leveraging the best of our legacy innovation and formulation processes with future-state technology to help us take our quality innovation one step further," said Dr. Rahul Misra, Lubrizol's Sr. Director of Technology, India, Middle East and Africa. Rebecca Liebert, Lubrizol's President and Chief Executive Officer, added, "The Technology and Innovation Center will serve as a model for future global centers, aligning with our strategy of establishing interconnected innovation centers worldwide. Our innovation teams in India have already enabled significant innovation in the many industries we serve, including earning the company global customer innovation awards. We expect this center to expand on those successes." Lubrizol's commitment to local R&D and innovation has been an active part of Lubrizol's decades-long legacy in India. As one example, Lubrizol introduced CPVC piping to the India market 25 years ago, enabling clean drinking water for thousands across the region. Today the region is a global leader in CPVC technology. Lubrizol's India Bar Soap COE has helped improve the structural integrity and sustainability of bar soap, ensuring soaps last longer and create less waste, earning recognition from leading global brands. To support emerging regulatory changes and trends in transportation, the company also has a variety of in-region innovators focused on next-generation additive solutions. Lubrizol's Technology and Innovation Center announcement follows multiple Lubrizol investment announcements, with a more than $350 million USD commitment into India over the last 18 months. This includes bolstering Lubrizol's manufacturing strength in the region with plans to construct the company's second largest manufacturing facility globally to support the region's growing transportation and industrial markets, as well as a collaboration to build the world's largest CPVC resin plant.* The company also opened a Global Capability Center in Pune last year, doubled its capacity at its Dahej, Gujarat, manufacturing site and announced several other projects. The new Lubrizol Technology and Innovation Center will continue to expand Lubrizol's network in India. * World's largest based on single-site capacity for CPVC resin About Lubrizol Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Pooja Shetty | IMEA Marketing and Communication LeadThe Lubrizol Corporation
Jordan News
17-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Orange Foundation Graduates the Fifth Cohort of the Coding Academy through the "Digital Upskills and Employment" Program
Orange Foundation Graduates the Fifth Cohort of the Coding Academy through the "Digital Upskills and Employment" Program Orange Foundation Jordan, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Samira Al-Zoubi, representing His Excellency the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, graduated the fifth cohort from the Coding Academy in Amman, which is the first cohort of the "Digital Skills Development and Employment" grant program. This program is funded by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship as part of the "Youth, Technology and Jobs" project, which is supervised by the Digital Skills Association (Digiskills). اضافة اعلان It aims to supply the Jordanian labor market with digitally expert Jordanian youth who possess significant experience and knowledge in various technical fields. During the ceremony, 51 female and male students graduated in the field of software development. The program, which was prepared by the Coding Academy in Amman and implemented under the umbrella of Orange Digital Centers (ODC), lasted for 5 months with 640 hours of intensive training, including 100 hours dedicated to advanced life skills eligible for employment, in addition to developing their English language skills. The program included training in a range of the most important programming and web application development languages, such as HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, ReactJS, and Laravel. In the fifth month, the participants joined a period of practical training in companies specialized in information technology and other sectors, where they had the opportunity to apply what they learned in a real work environment, which enhanced their digital skills, raised their readiness for the labor market, and contributed to increasing their job opportunities. The students have achieved great success in the program, with a graduation rate of 100%. It is worth mentioning that about 40% of the graduates of this cohort have already succeeded in obtaining a job before they graduated from the program, and this percentage is expected to reach about 85% during the coming period, noting that a number of students may turn to entrepreneurial work. The graduation ceremony was attended by prominent figures in the public and private sectors, along with several representatives of the leading technology companies in the Kingdom. The Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, stressed that the development of digital skills is vital to keep pace with the requirements of future jobs, which are largely based on technology and digital transformation across various sectors. He explained that the Ministry believes in the importance of investing in digital competencies as a pillar for Jordan's digital future. It works in partnership with the private sector and Digiskills to empower young people and qualify them with skills that meet the needs of the changing labor market to build a leadership generation capable of leading the digital transformation process in the Kingdom. Smeirat also pointed to the need to expand digital training programs according to an approach based on actual needs to ensure that the skills of young people are aligned with local and global requirements. The CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, expressed his pride in the results of Orange Coding Academy. Since its launch five years ago, this program has developed intensive training to equip youth with both technical and life skills. He highlighted that the program has proven its effectiveness with over 80% of its graduates successfully securing employment. This reflects the program's ability to prepare qualified professionals who meet the needs of the local market. Eng. Mansour further commended the partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the Youth Technology & Jobs Project, and the Digital Skills Association. He emphasized that this collaboration will contribute to enhancing the capabilities of Jordanian youth, equipping them with the knowledge necessary for creativity and success in the digital sector. In turn, the Board Member and Treasurer of the Digital Skills Association, Maher Al-Khaiyat, expressed his happiness and pride in the strategic partnership between the Digiskills and the Orange Foundation Jordan, which resulted in this remarkable achievement, as we worked together to empower Jordanian youth with advanced digital skills that open new horizons for them in the labor market. This first installment of the program reflects our shared commitment to building a brighter digital future and providing real opportunities for professional growth.' The graduates of the Coding Academy, which is implemented under the umbrella of Orange Digital Centers (ODC), are the champions of change who seek to improve their lives and develop their skills in line with the needs of the labor market. The number of students who were trained reached more than 1,550 young men and women from different governorates in both the Coding Academy and the Coding School. To learn more, please visit the website:
