AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals expands organic peroxide capacity in India
Real Estate

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals expands organic peroxide capacity in India

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has broken ground on a project to expand production capacity and upgrade its organic peroxides facility in Mahad, India. Organic peroxides are essential for the manufacture of a wide range of polymer-based products including athletic shoe soles, wind turbines and PVC pipes used in the construction industry.
 
The €4 million investment will increase capacity by 80 per cent, and will provide a platform to meet growing demand from customers in India and the Middle East. In addition, a new waste water management system will make the process more environmentally sustainable. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
 
“This is the latest in a series of organic peroxide investments to better serve our customers by upgrading technologies and increasing production capacity,” says Johan Landfors, Member of the Executive Committee responsible for Polymer Chemicals. “This expansion will allow us to build on our strong presence in numerous organic peroxide market segments, particularly in PVC, acrylics and thermoset resins.”
 
Over the last three years, the polymer chemistry business has invested more than €100 million to better serve its customers in the polymer industry, upgrading technologies, increasing capacity, and repositioning its global manufacturing footprint at sites in Mexico, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Italy, Brazil, and the US.

Werner Fuhrmann, CEO, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, adds that the latest project also demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Indian market and supports the country’s efforts to strengthen its manufacturing sector through increased investment from global organisations. The company is also investing in a monochloroacetic acid project in a joint arrangement with Atul in Gujarat, due to start production in 2019.
 

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has broken ground on a project to expand production capacity and upgrade its organic peroxides facility in Mahad, India. Organic peroxides are essential for the manufacture of a wide range of polymer-based products including athletic shoe soles, wind turbines and PVC pipes used in the construction industry.   The €4 million investment will increase capacity by 80 per cent, and will provide a platform to meet growing demand from customers in India and the Middle East. In addition, a new waste water management system will make the process more environmentally sustainable. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.   “This is the latest in a series of organic peroxide investments to better serve our customers by upgrading technologies and increasing production capacity,” says Johan Landfors, Member of the Executive Committee responsible for Polymer Chemicals. “This expansion will allow us to build on our strong presence in numerous organic peroxide market segments, particularly in PVC, acrylics and thermoset resins.”   Over the last three years, the polymer chemistry business has invested more than €100 million to better serve its customers in the polymer industry, upgrading technologies, increasing capacity, and repositioning its global manufacturing footprint at sites in Mexico, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Italy, Brazil, and the US. Werner Fuhrmann, CEO, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, adds that the latest project also demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Indian market and supports the country’s efforts to strengthen its manufacturing sector through increased investment from global organisations. The company is also investing in a monochloroacetic acid project in a joint arrangement with Atul in Gujarat, due to start production in 2019.  

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Equipment

Enerpac launches battery and diesel-powered split-flow pumps

Enerpac has introduced two split-flow pump series for multi-point lifting and skidding applications, particularly at remote industrial sites and locations with limited access to conventional power sources.The new SFP-B Series is battery-powered, while the SFP-D Series runs on diesel. Both operate at pressures of up to 700 bar and are designed to simplify equipment setup and provide greater control during lifting operations.The SFP-B Series offers up to 75 minutes of runtime at full capacity and has four outlets for multi-point lifting. Its 150-litre oil reservoir supports demanding application..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Electromech Infraprojects Files DRHP for Rs 3.26 Billion IPO

Electromech Infraprojects has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). The offering comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 3.26 billion and an offer for sale of up to 1.89 million equity shares by existing shareholders. The shares have a face value of Rs 5 each.The Mumbai-based company provides mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) solutions for data centres, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and commercial and industrial projects. Its services cover technical de..

Next Story
Real Estate

Dubai South Home Sales Rise 27% Above 2025 Total: Anarock

Dubai South recorded 12,428 residential property transactions between January and August 2026, surpassing the 9,788 transactions registered during the whole of 2025 by 27 per cent, according to Anarock Research's Dubai South Residential Micro-Market Report. Residential sales value reached AED 15.9 billion during the eight-month period, representing 81 per cent of the AED 19.6 billion recorded in 2025.The report highlights significant growth in Dubai South's residential market, with annual sales value increasing from AED 720 million in 2020 to AED 19.6 billion in 2025. Transaction volumes also ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code