MARKET EXPANSION & SOURCING
A Pivotal International Hub
India plays a pivotal role in our international operations, both as a growing market for sales and as an important hub for sourcing products.
Chematek India focuses on multiple industrial activities: developing new applications for our flagship reducing agent Synhydrid®, used by clients working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, flavours & fragrances; managing key sourcing operations in the fields of Petrochemicals & Fine Chemicals; and implementing relations with local suppliers for proprietary representation.
In 1979 we were one of the first European companies to develop business in India. In 2023 our Indian HQ is based at Nariman Point, Mumbai, with warehouses strategically located on both coasts for easy access to key markets.
Our Experts
“Our introduction with India dates back to the eighties when we started sourcing from India intermediates for dyestuffs where India had a predominant manufacturing position. Then, in the nineties, we established a local Joint venture (already named Chematek India) to supply petrochemicals additives in India which was later followed by a joint venture, sponsored by ENI, with a local manufacturer of lubricants to market Eni’s lubricants in India. We have an exceptional team working in India and are excited about the prospects of continued growth for many years to come.”
Giovanni Papandrea
CEO, Chematek
PETER SALAZARCountry Manager
Peter joined the Chematek team in 2018, and in his role as Country Manager, he is responsible for our India operations. Before joining Chematek, he worked in positions in sectors comprising Chemicals, Water Filtration and Process Equipment. Clients can benefit from his considerable technical experience in Chemistry and Regulation. He uses his excellent interpersonal skills for team management, networking and communication across our international divisions. He enjoys the challenge of problem-solving for his clients and is dedicated to building strong and lasting relationships with supplier and customer partners.
PRAMOD VISHWAKARMASales and Marketing Manager
Pramod joined Chematek in 2019, and he is a specialist in API formulation. His experience includes the sectors of Pharma, Agrochems, Flavour & Fragrances, and Cosmetics. Pramod is responsible for our sales and marketing operations in India. He works closely with our customers in order to understand their final objectives and to ensure that our services are perfectly tailored to their needs. Pramod’s experience and technical problem-solving skills enhance his expertise in the development of innovative product applications and new areas of business. He enjoys explaining the science involved in our products to our clients and illustrating the benefits that they can obtain for their organisations.
VIDHI NAULAKHACommercial & Operations Manager
Vidhi joined Chematek in 2016 with a background in banking, customer relation management and administration. For our presence in India, she supervises our operations management, working specifically in the areas of logistics, warehousing, customs, documentation and administrative functions. Familiar in the trade as a skilled professional with an enviable reputation as a team player, she has a practical and optimistic approach, showing meticulous attention to detail. Vidhi enjoys new challenges and working closely with internal and external teams to identify the best possible solutions. Always learning, she is committed to developing excellence in professional skills in order to ensure ongoing improvement for all employees.
