CHENNAI, India, BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), a subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), has inaugurated a new Research, Development and Application (RDandA) lab at its site in Mahindra World City, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. The strategic investment is focused on the development of emissions control catalysts that are tailored to the unique needs of the Indian automotive market. 'This new RDandA lab will enable the development of market-specific catalyst formulations that meet the unique needs of the Indian market with agility and flexibility,' said Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RDandA for ECMS. 'With this investment, ECMS is well positioned to help our customers respond to changes resulting from fuel diversification as well as stricter tailpipe emissions requirements, and ensures our readiness to support future automotive technologies.' Source: BERNAMA News Agency