Arkema Increases Capacity at Powder Coatings Plant

Arkema Increases Capacity at Powder Coatings Plant Arkema announced that it is doubling polyester resin capacity at its Navi Mumbai facility, strengthening the company's position in the global powder coatings market and its commitment to developing low-VOC (volatile organic compound) technologies. Arkema is doubling the capacity of Reafree® powder polyester resins at its Navi Mumbai facility to support growth among regional customers in home and industrial applications, including automotive, home appliances, furniture and sports infrastructure. Arkema had invested in the Navi Mumbai facility in early 2019 to increase geographic reach of its high-performance, environmentally friendly and low-VOC products and to support customer growth. The facility comprises a modern production unit as well as regional application development and technical support laboratories. India represents an important growing market for both the powder coatings industry and Arkema. Neil Tariq, Global Manager of Coating Resins at Arkema, said: "Arkema is among the first international leading companies to make significant investments in powder coating resins in the region. Powder coating resins make this technology a key enabler for the sustainable development of our customers and partners through low waste generation, solvent-free composition and high-durability solutions." Source