The Chakan plant is an important manufacturing base for Huntsman in the world and one of Huntsman’s largest production bases in India. It is built to global standards and equipped with all the necessary technologies to ensure safe and environmentally friendly operations. The Chakan facility provides production facilities for the MDI-based Polyurethanes business unit, which serves more than 500 customers in surrounding countries in the footwear, automotive and construction sectors.

Huntsman said the solar facility is expected to generate 300,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, or about 60 percent of the plant’s total energy needs.

The system is connected to the government-operated grid through network metering, which not only ensures load balancing, but also feeds excess power back to the grid.

Rahul, Managing Director, Huntsman Indian Subcontinent
Tikoo said: “By installing the solar facility, we will save 35% in energy costs. The project is fully compliant with environmental, health and safety regulations and was commissioned within a record four months. This is Huntsman’s achievement of sustainable energy. A dominant future, an important milestone on the road to a green and clean environment.”

Milind, Head of Dispersions South Asia, BASF
Joshi said: “As a global supplier of polymer dispersions, we are committed to ensuring the supply of high-quality products to support our customers’ expansion plans. The South Asian market is one of the fastest growing sub-regions within the Asia Pacific region. Our customers are looking for A global partner like BASF who brings innovation and expertise with their broad footprint helps them differentiate themselves in the market.”

New line complements existing setup to produce Styronal® PLUS 7918, Styronal® ES series, Basonal® FCB, Acronal®
New dispersion technology under the EDGE, Acronal® PLUS and next-generation Acronal® ECO product families.

Bir Darbar, Senior Vice President, Dispersions, Asia Pacific, BASF
Mehta said, “In architectural polymers and architectural coatings, our innovations continue to provide additional functionality, including sustainable features, as well as increased durability, driving the premiumization of the industry. For example, we are used in exterior wall coatings. The DURA-COLOR adhesive enables the formulation of exterior coatings with excellent stain resistance and color retention. In the case of paper coatings, we continue to drive solutions that improve cost of use. Styronal®
PLUS 7918 is our high-strength product that drastically reduces adhesive usage. ”

Narayan, General Manager, BASF India Ltd and Head of BASF Group India
“Dispersions are an important business for us in India and this project reflects our commitment to the Indian market and customers in the country,” Krishnamohan said.

The plant in Dahej, Gujarat, is an integrated center for polyurethane manufacturing, with production facilities for polymer dispersions and care chemicals. BASF also manufactures dispersions in Mangalore, South India, a production site.