SK Minerals & Additives Limited announced it has entered into a Technical and Commercial Cooperation & Collaboration Agreement with iPOOL s.r.l., Italy. The agreement is aimed at fostering technical cooperation & collaboration, joint research and development, and commercial collaboration specifically in the field of flame-retardant additives and compounds.
The collaboration brings together complementary technical expertise and market capabilities with the objective of developing innovative, high-performance and application-oriented flame-retardant solutions. The partnership will focus on joint R&D initiatives, technical development, formulation support, application development and identification of new commercial opportunities, with particular emphasis on evolving customer requirements and next-generation material solutions.
Through this strategic collaboration, the Company expects to further strengthen its technical capabilities, application-development expertise and innovation platform while enhancing R&D capabilities & infrastructure. The collaboration is specifically expected to accelerate the development and commercialisation of value-added products for high-growth and technology-intensive applications.
The collaboration is expected to create opportunities across specialized applications, particularly in the wire & cable, electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors. This demand is being driven by increasing requirements for safety, performance, sustainability and regulatory compliance in these industries.
Mr. Mohit Jindal, Chairman & Managing Director, commented that this collaboration represents an important milestone in the company's journey toward building a stronger, technology-led and innovation-driven business. He stated that innovation and technological collaboration will be key drivers for the company's next phase of growth. The collaboration will enable the company to further strengthen R&D capabilities, accelerate product development and pursue new opportunities in high-value specialty material applications.
The company expressed gratitude to Dr. Camillo Cardelli from iPOOL s.r.l. and views this collaboration as an opportunity to build a long-term technology and innovation partnership that can generate sustainable growth and create meaningful value for all stakeholders.
About iPOOL s.r.l.
iPOOL s.r.l. is an Italian technology and consultancy company founded in 2011 as a spin-off of the Institute for Chemical-Physical Processes of the National Research Council (CNR) of Pisa. The company provides specialized consultancy and solutions to public and private organizations with expertise spanning environmental protection, safety, and advanced material technologies. iPOOL maintains an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.
Through its Materials Division, iPOOL has significant expertise in the cable and polymer industries, including raw materials for PVC and HFFR cable compounds, compounding equipment, extrusion optimization, flame-retardant additives for PVC and halogen-free compounds, laboratory testing equipment, technical training, and international fire-testing standards including the European CPR.
About SK Minerals & Additives Ltd.
SK Minerals & Additives Limited is an Indian specialty chemical and additives company based in Punjab, India, focused on developing and supplying innovative solutions for modern industrial applications. The company has evolved from feed additives into a technology-driven manufacturer with a strong focus on halogen-free flame-retardant additives, food additives, and industrial & specialty chemicals. Its products serve industries including automotive, electrical & electronics, cables, construction, food and other industrial sectors.
The company operates from its manufacturing facility in Khanna, Punjab, with a corporate presence in Punjab and is focused on expanding its market presence in India and international markets.
Strategic Collaboration
The collaboration brings together iPOOL's technical expertise in polymer materials, HFFR compounds and flame-retardant applications with SK Minerals' manufacturing capabilities and innovative additive solutions. The partnership is aimed at creating new opportunities for technical development, product optimization and market expansion in high-performance and halogen-free material solutions.