Nova Coating, a producer of surface treatment technologies, has announced the establishment of a new surface treatment facility in Pune, India, in partnership with Unitherm Engineers Limited. The facility, located in Chakan, Pune, is scheduled to begin operations on May 16, 2025. The Pune facility will offer services including Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating, polishing, […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed qualification tests for a new material used in the fourth stage engine of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The final test, involving a 665-second hot fire, was conducted on April 8, 2025, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Odisha. The tested component, a nozzle divergent, […]
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 […]
Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. (MCIND), a subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., has established a Coating Technical Center (CTC) in Gurugram, Haryana. The facility, covering 4,800 square feet, is intended to enhance technical support capabilities in the coatings and engineering materials sector. An opening ceremony was held on February 18, 2025. The CTC is equipped […]
Henkel has launched an Application Engineering Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and announced plans for an adhesive materials manufacturing plant at its Kurkumbh facility near Pune. These investments aim to enhance Henkel’s local capabilities in the electronics sector. The Chennai center features five specialized labs focused on adhesive solutions and thermal management materials used in […]
Pellucere Technologies has inaugurated a manufacturing facility for nano coatings in Chakan, Maharashtra, on February 24, 2025. The plant has an annual production capacity of 8,500 metric tons and will manufacture coatings used in solar panels, retrofit solar, architectural glass, mirrors, glass partitions, and automotive glass. The facility will produce various advanced coatings, including anti-reflective, […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Oerlikon Pune have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of BALINIT® Turbine Pro (TiAlN-based) coating on aircraft low-pressure and high-pressure compressors, as well as helicopter axial compressors and impellers of the Shakti engine. The agreement was formalized during the Aero India Exhibition. The signing ceremony was attended […]
Akzo Nobel India Limited has announced that it will explore the potential sale of its powder coatings business and international research center. This move follows a proposal from its parent company, Akzo Nobel NV (ANNV), to transfer these operations to a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANNV. In addition, the company may consider acquiring the intellectual property […]
DuPont, in partnership with CHIME Performance Polymers Private Limited, has established a facility for DuPont™ MOLYKOTE® anti-friction coatings in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, a region known for its automotive parts manufacturing sector. The facility aims to support both customer trials and regular production of anti-friction coatings. The new unit is equipped with advanced pre-processing and testing technologies, […]