Covestro (India) Private Limited recently announced the inauguration of its production facility at Ankleshwar, Gujarat. The facility will manufacture a range of Desmodur® ultra trimmer products, used in automotive, construction, wooden furniture, consumer electronics and more. The first batch of the trimer product is scheduled for production in Q4 of 2024.

Additionally, the company aims to meet the demand for sustainable solutions in the coatings and adhesives industry across the Asia Pacific region. ​Desmodur® ultra trimer products are crucial in the production of coatings and adhesives that offer durability and resistance to environmental factors like UV light, chemicals, and physical wear.

The new plant is the fourth dedicated Trimer facility of the company worldwide, now producing in China, Germany, the USA and India. The technology selected for trimer production in Ankleshwar is designed to support sustainable manufacturing practices, reducing carbon emissions.

Thomas Roemer, Global Head of the Coatings and Adhesives Business Entity,  Covestro, said, "This is great news for our local team and for our customers in the region. We are continuously investing in production capabilities in Asia to fortify our leading position in the Aliphatic Isocyanates business and provide high-quality products to our customers wherever they operate in the region."

This new investment aims to enhance the localization of differentiated Desmodur® ultra trimer products, aligning with market trends for low VOC emissions, high performance, and improved efficiency in the coatings and adhesives industry", said Anand Khot, Head of Coatings and Adhesives APAC, Covestro.