23 May 2018
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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 percent,
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.
Johan Landfors,
Member of the Executive Committee
responsible for Polymer Chemicals
“This is the latest in a series of organic peroxide investments
to better serve our customers
by upgrading technologies and increasing production capacity,”
“This expansion will allow us to build on our strong presence
in numerous organic peroxide market segments,
particularly in PVC, acrylics and thermoset resins.”
Werner Fuhrmann,
CEO of AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
" 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 organizations.
The company is also investing in a monochloroacetic acid project
in a joint arrangement with Atul in Gujarat,
due to start production in 2019.
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