Sun, 23 Aug, 2026, 09:17 am
Aether Industries partners with Dow on exclusive silicone tech research program
Reported by scanx.trade
[Aether Industries](https://scanx.trade/company/aether-industries-ltd) and Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) launched a collaborative research program on July 31, 2026, to develop new manufacturing technologies for silicones. This partnership aims to create indigenous technology for high-performance materials used in construction, mobility, electronics, healthcare, and personal care.
By establishing a framework for long-term strategic partnership, the companies seek to potentially commercialize and industrially scale the technologies developed through the program, addressing India's expanding demand for advanced materials.
The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All research and pilot-scale development will be executed jointly by the two companies at Aether’s R&D and pilot facilities in Surat, Gujarat.
Dr. Aman Desai, Co-Founder and Director of Research and Operations at Aether Industries, stated that Dow has chosen Aether as its exclusive research partner for this pioneering program. He noted that the collaboration combines Aether's core chemistry competencies with Dow's global leadership in silicone applications.
| Partners | Aether Industries Limited and Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. |