REHAU acquires 1.05-acre land in Sri City

01 May 2025 CW Team

This acquisition closely follows REHAU’s majority stake purchase (51 per cent) in RED Star Polymers Pvt Ltd, a PVC edgeband manufacturer, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Indian market. The site offers strategic advantages in proximity, infrastructure, and scalability, enabling synergies with existing operations.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the land was signed with Sri City on April 25, 2025, underlining REHAU’s confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem and its intent to serve both domestic and global markets from this base.

Dr Thomas Troeger, CEO, REHAU Interior Solutions, said, “Our decision to invest further in India reflects our confidence in the country’s long-term market potential.”

Tushar Verma, Executive Vice President, REHAU India, added, “Sri City’s infrastructure and connectivity make it an ideal location for our next growth phase.”

Lakshmi Pacha, Vice President, REHAU India, noted, “This strategic investment will significantly boost RED Star Polymers’ manufacturing and operational efficiency.”

With a 27-year presence in India, REHAU continues to strengthen its local manufacturing footprint through targeted investments aimed at expanding capacity and enhancing product offerings., the global polymer solutions provider, has acquired 1.05 acres of industrial land in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy in India. The land, secured on a 99-year lease, is located adjacent to the RED Star Polymers facility and will support scaling up the company’s manufacturing operations.

Dr Thomas Troeger, CEO, REHAU Interior Solutions, said, “Our decision to invest further in India reflects our confidence in the country’s long-term market potential.”

Tushar Verma, Executive Vice President, REHAU India, added, “Sri City’s infrastructure and connectivity make it an ideal location for our next growth phase.”

Lakshmi Pacha, Vice President, REHAU India, noted, “This strategic investment will significantly boost RED Star Polymers’ manufacturing and operational efficiency.”

With a 27-year presence in India, REHAU continues to strengthen its local manufacturing footprint through targeted investments aimed at expanding capacity and enhancing product offerings.

REHAU, the global polymer solutions provider, has acquired 1.05 acres of industrial land in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy in India. The land, secured on a 99-year lease, is located adjacent to the RED Star Polymers facility and will support scaling up the company’s manufacturing operations.This acquisition closely follows REHAU’s majority stake purchase (51 per cent) in RED Star Polymers Pvt Ltd, a PVC edgeband manufacturer, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Indian market. The site offers strategic advantages in proximity, infrastructure, and scalability, enabling synergies with existing operations.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the land was signed with Sri City on April 25, 2025, underlining REHAU’s confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem and its intent to serve both domestic and global markets from this base.Dr Thomas Troeger, CEO, REHAU Interior Solutions, said, “Our decision to invest further in India reflects our confidence in the country’s long-term market potential.”Tushar Verma, Executive Vice President, REHAU India, added, “Sri City’s infrastructure and connectivity make it an ideal location for our next growth phase.”Lakshmi Pacha, Vice President, REHAU India, noted, “This strategic investment will significantly boost RED Star Polymers’ manufacturing and operational efficiency.”With a 27-year presence in India, REHAU continues to strengthen its local manufacturing footprint through targeted investments aimed at expanding capacity and enhancing product offerings., the global polymer solutions provider, has acquired 1.05 acres of industrial land in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy in India. The land, secured on a 99-year lease, is located adjacent to the RED Star Polymers facility and will support scaling up the company’s manufacturing operations.This acquisition closely follows REHAU’s majority stake purchase (51 per cent) in RED Star Polymers Pvt Ltd, a PVC edgeband manufacturer, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Indian market. The site offers strategic advantages in proximity, infrastructure, and scalability, enabling synergies with existing operations.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the land was signed with Sri City on April 25, 2025, underlining REHAU’s confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem and its intent to serve both domestic and global markets from this base.Dr Thomas Troeger, CEO, REHAU Interior Solutions, said, “Our decision to invest further in India reflects our confidence in the country’s long-term market potential.”Tushar Verma, Executive Vice President, REHAU India, added, “Sri City’s infrastructure and connectivity make it an ideal location for our next growth phase.”Lakshmi Pacha, Vice President, REHAU India, noted, “This strategic investment will significantly boost RED Star Polymers’ manufacturing and operational efficiency.”With a 27-year presence in India, REHAU continues to strengthen its local manufacturing footprint through targeted investments aimed at expanding capacity and enhancing product offerings.

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