Arkema enhances powder coating resins capacity
Arkema has announced the doubling of its polyester resins capacity in its Navi Mumbai facility in India, reinforcing the Group’s position in the global powder coatings market.
Arkema has invested in the Navi Mumbai facility in early 2019 to expand geographic coverage of its products. The site includes a modern manufacturing unit and a dedicated laboratory to provide application development and technical support in the region. In order to support its customers’ growth in the area, in particular in mobility, household and industrial applications, including automotive, home appliances, furniture and sports infrastructure, Arkema is now doubling the capacity of its powder polyester resins in its Navi Mumbai facility.
“Key to sustainable development”
Neil Tariq, Global Business Director for Coating Resins: “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.”
