The expansion will allow Arkema to increase the production of its REAFREE® powder polyester resins.
Arkema has recently announced that it will double the production capacity of its polyester powder coating resins at the Navi Mumbai facility (India), in order to reinforce its leadership position in the global market and its commitment towards low-VOC technologies.
The expansion will allow the resins manufacturer to specifically increase the production of its new REAFREE® powder polyester solution, supporting both the local and international automotive, home appliances, furniture, sports infrastructure and mobility industries.
“India is a key growth market for both the powder coatings industry and for Arkema. Arkema is the first international leader in powder coating resins to make significant investments in the area. Powder coating resins enable low waste, solvent-free and high durability solutions, which make this technology key to the sustainable development of our customers and partners,” has stated Neil Tariq, the global business director of the Coating Resins division of Arkema.
The company started to invest in the site in early 2019. Since then, it has been able to expand the geographic coverage of its high-performance and sustainable products. The site now also includes a modern manufacturing unit and a dedicated laboratory to provide application development and technical support in the region.