International. AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has started a project to expand production capacity and improve its organic peroxide facility in Mahad, India.
Organic peroxides are essential for the manufacture of a wide range of polymer-based products including sports shoe soles, wind turbines and PVC pipes used in the construction industry.
The €4 million investment will increase capacity by 80% and provide a platform to meet growing customer demand in India and the Middle East. In addition, a new wastewater 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 investments in organic peroxides to better serve our customers by upgrading technologies and increasing production capacity," said Johan Landfors, member of the Executive Committee responsible for Polymer Chemicals. "This expansion will allow us to leverage our strong presence in numerous segments of the organic peroxide market, particularly in PVC, acrylics and thermoset resins."
