Flint Group opens production facility for water-based and radiation-curing printing inks and coatings in India
Flint Group is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in India with a new state-of-the-art facility focused on producing water-based inks and coatings for the paper and packaging industry. The company aims to enhance its sustainability efforts and strengthen its presence in the growing Indian market.
Flint Group has announced the opening of a new production facility in Savli, Vadodara, India. The 9,000-square-metre plant will primarily produce water-based inks and coatings for the paper and packaging industry, as well as UV-curable inks for the label and narrow-web sectors. This expansion marks a significant increase in Flint Group’s manufacturing capacity in India, catering to the rising demand within the region’s packaging market.
The facility will focus on producing Flint Group’s AQUACode range of water-based inks and coatings, designed to help printers achieve their sustainability goals while maintaining high performance. Full operational capability, including in-house base manufacturing, is expected by early Q2 2025. The plant will also manufacture Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure range, which serves the growing Indian label and narrow-web market with an environmentally friendly solution.
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Strengthening Focus on the Indian Market
With the new production site, Flint Group is solidifying its presence in India, where it already operates several locations, including a plant in Hosur for narrow-web inks and a blending site in Noida. Additional warehouses are located in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service throughout the country.
The Vadodara plant will be launched in phases, initially focusing on water-based inks and coatings production. Flint Group expects this facility to play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand in the region. It will also be key to developing sustainable solutions for the label printing industry.
