Platinum Industries Boosts Innovation Leadership with New  Global R&D Head 

Platinum Industries Ltd. (BSE: 544134; NSE: PLATIND), a recognized leader in PVC and  CPVC additive manufacturing, has taken another decisive step in advancing its  research-driven growth vision with the appointment of Dr. Frank Abraham as Global  Director of Research & Development. The development holds strategic significance,  arriving shortly after the company’s R&D Centre earned formal accreditation from the  Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Ministry of Science &  Technology, Government of India. 

Enhancing Scientific Vision and Leadership 

Mr. Krishna Dushyant Rana, Chairman and Managing Director, expressed confidence in  the company’s revitalized scientific trajectory when he announced the appointment. He  underlined that adding Dr. Abraham would strengthen Platinum’s capacity for  innovation and enable quicker, more significant product development with global  relevance. Together with this leading growth, the DSIR certification demonstrates  Platinum’s dedication to providing clients in international markets with top-notch  additive solutions and long-term value. 

A Distinguished Scientist Joins to Accelerate R&D Growth 

With a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in polymer chemistry, Dr. Abraham is an accomplished  German polymer scientist with more than 20 years of experience in material science, 

additive formulation, and polymer technology. Known for his work in advanced material  discovery, process improvement, and formulation engineering, he joins Platinum  Industries in an autonomous leadership position during a period of company  transformation. 

His hiring strengthens the momentum created by DSIR accreditation, which verifies the  company’s scientific rigor and research infrastructure while also enhancing its capacity  to create, develop, and market innovative additive technologies. The company thinks  that Dr. Abraham’s technical guidance will boost the development of next-generation  specialty solutions for growing industrial demand, strengthen research pipelines, and  speed up experimentation cycles. 

National Innovation Focus and Milestone DSIR Accreditation Platinum Industries has reached a significant milestone with the DSIR accreditation,  joining the elite group of Indian organizations acknowledged for their contributions to  science and cutting-edge technological capabilities. The permission supports  

Platinum’s strategy plan to expand domestic research, encourage the creation of  indigenous formulations, and support India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, which  strongly emphasizes local innovation. 

Platinum hopes to further incorporate research excellence into the delivery of  commercial products, with national accreditation supporting its infrastructure and  scientific track record. This entails stepping up application research, creating high performance specialty chemical solutions, and bolstering international supply  capacities. 

Business Expansion, Product Strength and Global Presence One of the top producers of specialty chemicals in India today is Platinum Industries  Ltd., especially when it comes to PVC and CPVC additives. The company effectively  

serves both domestic and foreign markets with smooth supply chain efficiency thanks  to its ISO 9001:2015 certified plant in Palghar, Maharashtra, which is ideally located  close to JNPT Port. Lead stabilizers, HybridTM low-lead stabilizers, HighstabTM Ca Zn/Ca-Org stabilizers, CPVC compounds, metal soaps, CPVC Add Packs, and a variety  of lubricants used in PVC pipes, electrical wire, packaging solutions, SPC flooring,  profiles, and roofing products are all part of its broad offering. 

In keeping with its history of success and expansion, Platinum Industries was also  included in the esteemed Barclays Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses List  2025, which honors successful, family-owned businesses that advance India’s  industrial development. 

Conclusion 

Platinum Industries is well-positioned to scale innovation leadership in the specialty  chemical industry with Dr. Frank Abraham leading the worldwide R&D mandate and 

DSIR recognition bolstering internal scientific competence. The company is able to  maintain pace as a major Indian contributor to cutting-edge additive technology and  polymer science solutions thanks to improved research depth, technical proficiency,  and an expanding product portfolio, all of which create the groundwork for future  worldwide expansion.