GIG Karasek has secured a contract from Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. (BCML) to supply a large-scale dehydration and distillation plant for lactic acid processing as part of a new polylactic acid (PLA) production facility in Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. The plant will include […]
Sekisui Chemical, a manufacturer of plastics, housing, and medical products, has announced plans to establish a new injection molding plant in Pune, Maharashtra, through its joint venture, Sekisui DLJM Molding Private Limited. The facility will be the company’s sixth manufacturing site in India. The investment is approximately USD 3 million, with operations scheduled to begin in […]
LATI and LOXIM have announced the formation of LATI-LOXIM Thermoplastics Private Limited, a joint venture (JV) focused on the engineering plastics market in India. The new entity was established following the spin-off of LOXIM’s Engineering Compounds division. The collaboration aims to address demand in sectors including electrical and electronics, household appliances, automotive, and e-mobility. The […]
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML), a sugar manufacturing company, has announced an investment of INR 28.50 billion to establish a new industrial-scale Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) biopolymer manufacturing facility adjacent to its existing sugar factory in Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed over a period of approximately 2.5 years and will […]
RENOLIT has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pune, India, dedicated to producing geomembranes for civil engineering applications. The company aims to commence production by April 2026. The proposed facility is intended to supply geomembranes primarily for renewable energy infrastructure projects, including pumped storage systems that are part of integrated renewable energy […]
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer (UIF) and Praj Industries Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to develop an integrated technology for the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a bioplastic derived from renewable resources. The collaboration will combine UIF’s PLAneo® process with Praj’s PLANERA™ and lactic acid technologies, enabling end-to-end production capabilities from feedstock conversion to […]
IndoCool Composites Private Limited has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra. The expansion is intended to enhance the company’s production capacity and support its operations in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) components. This addition expands the company’s capabilities in manufacturing FRP products using vacuum infusion, light resin transfer molding (LRTM), pultrusion, and hand lay-up […]
Indocool Composites, a manufacturer of polymer composite products, has commenced participation in the Q Prime Supplier Development Program initiated by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV). The program aims to guide suppliers towards achieving global quality standards through the implementation of structured systems and processes. In conjunction with this development, Indocool Composites has inaugurated the “Pink […]
Gulbrandsen has announced plans to expand its polyethylene wax manufacturing capacity and establish a new functional polymers plant at its facility in Dahej, India. The expansion, expected to be operational by mid-2026, aims to increase production to meet global demand and enhance supply reliability. “This investment underscores our commitment to serving our customers worldwide,” said […]
Eurotek India has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of furan resin and catalysts. The inauguration ceremony took place on March 21, 2025. Attendees included Bharat Gite, Director of Eurotek India and Managing Director and CEO of Taural India; Prachi Gite, Director of Eurotek India and Taural India; representatives from Thoni Alutec, […]
