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MULTI-LOCATION EXPANSION
Suntek raising chlorinated paraffi n wax capacities

at three sites

New Delhi-based Suntek Group has being upgraded with modernised infra- Suntek cater to the Southeast Asian
announced major capacity expansions structure, expanded chlorination units, and Middle Eastern markets.
across all three of its manufacturing and enhanced automation systems,
facilities in Jharkhand, Odisha, and besides improved storage solutions, The UP facility is being scaled to
Uttar Pradesh, positioning it to become and enhanced safety protocols. serve high-demand hubs in northern
India’s largest Chlorinated Paraffi n and western India. “Its expanded pack-
Wax (CPW) manufacturer. “As the Indian chemical sector aging and distribution setup will ensure
gears up for higher demand in PVC faster delivery and greater customer
Once completed, these expansions and polymer additives, Suntek is responsiveness,” the company informed.
will raise Suntek’s total monthly CPW well-positioned to lead with capa-
production to 10,000-tonnes, alongside city, compliance, and credibility. With Suntek said its product range spans
20,000-tonnes of hydrochloric acid this expansion, Suntek is not only from low-viscosity to high-viscosity
(HCl), a valuable byproduct, the enhancing its domestic footprint but CPW grades, tailored to applications in
company said in a press note. also stepping onto the global stage as PVC, rubber, textiles, and paints. The
a serious contender in the chlorinated company off ers lead-free and phthalate-
As per information on the com- derivatives segment,” the company free CPW formulations, meeting inter-
pany’s website, its current production informed. national safety standards.
capacity is 48,000-tpa for CPW and
90,000-tpa for HCl. The company’s fl agship Jharkhand “As India moves toward a $5-trillion
unit, already linked by pipeline to a economy, Suntek is doing its part
The main use of CPW is in rubber major chlorine supplier, is focused on by expanding capacity to support
and polymer systems. It is commonly industrial-grade CPW production. The growing industrial demand. This expansion
used as a plasticiser in the formulation site is focussed on feeding demand in will help us ensure consistent supply
of PVC compounds and granules eastern and central India. and high-quality products year-round –
besides being used in paints, sealants, addressing seasonal shortages that
and adhesives. The company plans to The Odisha site in Gopalpur is previously led customers to rely on
market its HCl across chemicals, steel, being developed as an export-oriented inferior market alternatives,” the press
and water treatment sectors. facility. Its coastal advantage, coupled note quoted the company co-founders –
with access to port infrastructure and Mr. Vinod Nenwani and Mr. Sunil
Suntek said all its three plants are international shipping routes, will help Nenwani -– as saying.

146 Chemical Weekly June 17, 2025

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