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Lubrizol and Grasim break ground on world’s largest

CPVC resin plant

Lubrizol, a global leader in specia-
lity chemicals, and Grasim Industries
Ltd., a fl agship company of the Aditya
Birla Group, have broken ground on
the fi rst phase of a 100-ktpa chlorina-
ted polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) resin
plant in Vilayat, Gujarat. The facility
located at Grasim Industries’ site will
be the largest single-site capacity for
CPVC resin production globally, and is
designed to meet rising CPVC demand
for piping applications in India, as well
as neighbouring countries like Nepal,
Bangladesh and Indonesia. expansion of the Dahej plant, Lubrizol will ensure our ability to service and
is expected to generate more than 4,000 support the growing demand in India
The resin plant will utilise Lubri- direct and indirect jobs. In addition, and the country’s increasing quality ex-
zol’s most advanced CPVC resin man- Lubrizol is creating a Global Capability pectations when it comes to improving
ufacturing technology. This technology, Center in India, adding to capabilities to access to clean, safe drinking water for
coupled with Grasim’s expertise in support regional growth and allow closer millions globally. India is a key market
reliable manufacturing, will enable collaboration amongst employees in for building and expanding our global
access to high-quality, locally manufac- region. Lubrizol expects to add 150-200 CPVC leadership position.”
tured CPVC material. new employees in the next year at this
location, with an intention to add more Lubrizol introduced CPVC into the
Doubling CPVC compound manu- jobs over the next several years. Indian market 25 years ago, which has
facturing capacity represented a signifi cant economic deve-
In addition to the resin site, Commenting on the occasion, Mr. lopment opportunity for the region.
Lubrizol is doubling its existing CPVC Scott Mold, General Manager, Lubrizol Today, India is amongst the largest
compound manufacturing capacity at TempRite said, “Lubrizol is extremely consumers of CPVC, primarily in the
its Dahej, Gujarat, site from 70-ktpa proud of these milestones. They enable form of plumbing pipe and fi ttings, and
to 140-ktpa. When coupled, these pro- Lubrizol to be the largest integrated growing needs for clean water in all
jects advance Lubrizol’s standing in the supplier of CPVC compound and residential and commercial buildings is
region to be the largest producer and the services in India. Investing in India expected to drive continued growth.
only company with end-to-end CPVC
capability, allowing for Lubrizol’s PLASTICS RECYCLING
partners to meet the projected 10-12% Borouge signs partnership deal
annual increase in CPVC demand within
the Indian market. Lubrizol is also plan- with Pashupati Group
ning a research and development centre
at its Dahej site to address the rapidly Petrochemicals producer, Borouge, waste sorting and recycling capabili-
changing needs of the India market. has announce that it has signed an ties. “This strategic partnership rein-
agreement with Pashupati Group, one forces Borouge’s role as a key enabler
Phase one of the resin site in Vilayat, of India’s leading recycling compa- of the circular economy, strengthening
as well as the additional line in Dahej, are nies. The collaboration will expand our commitment to providing sustain-
expected to be operational by early 2025. Borouge’s recycled polyolefi n portfolio able solutions for the value chain,”
With the upcoming project in Vilayat and and facilitate joint efforts in advanced Borouge said in a LinkedIn post.

136 Chemical Weekly November 7, 2023

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