Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited

Employee size

501-1,000

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, PA

Founded in 1994, Novopor Advanced Science develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and agrochemical intermediates, helping customers move complex chemistry from research through commercial scale. Its Innovation Centre in Hyderabad and automated plants in India support demanding process development, including high-pressure and polymer chemistry, while a 2025 acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Pressure Chemical Company extends its technical reach. Novopor operates as a Bain Capital portfolio company and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications alongside an EcoVadis Gold rating.

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