Bayer MaterialScience builds new manufacturing facility for polyurethane raw materials in India
New plant in Ankleshwar to produce Desmodur polyisocyanates from 2011
The facility will produce Desmodur® polyisocyanates, raw materials for the formulation of a variety of polyurethane coatings, adhesives and sealants. Specifically, these will be Desmodur® L for the coating of wood and furniture as well as for the formulation of adhesives for flexible packaging, and Desmodur® N, used in the automotive, industrial and plastic coating sectors.
"This investment underlines our commitment to India and the region. Despite the currently weak global economic scene, we believe India holds much promise for sustainable market growth," says Dr. Joachim Wolff, head of the Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (CAS) Business Unit and member of the Executive Committee of Bayer MaterialScience. "The coatings and adhesives sector continues to establish itself in India as its economy grows. The Ankleshwar investment highlights our commitment to this market and will strengthen our ability to meet demand in the future," says Dr. Wolff.
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