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CATALYST FOR GROWTH

Best Value Chem opens Rs. 550-crore facility in Dahej
Best Value Chem Pvt Ltd, a Gujarat-
based maker of fl avour & fra-
grance chemicals and other speciality
chemicals, has begun operations at a
Rs. 550-crore facility in Dahej, Gujarat.

This is the company’s third manu-
facturing facility and marks a signi-
fi cant step in its growth plans. The plant
is expected to double the production
capacity in the fi rst phase with the fl exi-
bility to expand further subsequently.
Covering 30 acres and employing 300
people, the company said that the faci-
lity will operate at an initial capacity of
10,000 metric tonnes per annum. led effi ciency, and further solidify our po- holders and positions BVC as a leader
sition as a leader in our industry,” said Mr. in the global supply chain,” said
The new facility is equipped with Shaju C.O., Chief Executive Offi cer, Best Mr. Manoj Jaiswal, Partner – Industrials &
advanced capabilities such as hydrogena- Value Chem. Buyouts, Premji Invest.
tion, Grignard reactions, oxidation, distil-
lation, and esterifi cation. The manufac- The company, owned by the invest- BVC’s client roster includes global
turing unit has a state-of-the-art quality ment fi rm, Premji Invest, manufactures marquee names like the US-based Inter-
control facility, effl uent treatment plant, over 50 products for fl avours, fragran- national Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF),
wastewater recycling facility and an auto- ces and personal care ingredients indus- Swiss-Dutch company DSM-Firmenich,
mated robotic warehouse. “We expect the tries and has over 300 clients globally German chemicals major Symrise AG, and
new facility to be a signifi cant catalyst for across 30 countries. “This investment Swiss multinational Givaudan. Several
growth, enabling us to expand our market underscores our commitment to gene- Indian export-oriented units also count as
reach, serve our customers with unparalle- rating long-term value for our stake- BVC’s customers.
EXPANDED CAPABILITIES

Brenntag bolsters construction industry offerings

at Navi Mumbai Innovation & Application Centre

German chemicals distributor, Mr. Abhijit Gavali, Director, Con-
Brenntag, has expanded its Innovation & struction APAC, Brenntag Specialties
Application Centre in Navi Mumbai to APAC said, “Expanding our Innovation
include advanced formulation, testing, and Application Centre is a strategic
and development capabilities for the move that aligns with our commitment
construction industry in India. The expan- to serve the burgeoning construction indus-
sion builds upon the centre’s existing try in India. Located in Navi Mumbai, our
expertise in coatings, adhesives, sealants, technical experts at the centre collaborate
and elastomers (CASE). closely with our suppliers and customers,
leveraging Brenntag’s innovative concepts
Brenntag Specialties’ construction construct or fi nish the surfaces of buildings, and formulations to deliver sustainable
solutions include speciality minerals, walkways, driveways, fences, landscape and high-performance solutions for con-
chemicals, and colours that can be used to elements, and other applications. struction applications.”

140 Chemical Weekly March 11, 2025

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