Arkema Expands Powder Coating Capacity in India

Arkema Expands Powder Coating Capacity in India Arkema has announced the doubling of its polyester resins capacity in its Navi Mumbai facility, strengthening the Group’s position in the global powder coatings market and its commitment to developing very low-VOC technologies. Arkema is currently doubling the capacity of its Reafree^® powder polyester resins in its Navi Mumbai facility in order to support its customers' growth in the region, particularly in household, and industrial applications, including automotive, home appliances, furniture, and sports infrastructure. Early in 2019, Arkema made an investment in the Navi Mumbai facility to increase the geographic reach of its high-performance, more environmentally friendly, low-VOC products and to assist its clients in their growth. The facility has a modern manufacturing unit and a special laboratory for regional application development and technical support. 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,” explains Neil Tariq, Arkema’s Global Business Director for coating resins. “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.” Source