BASF India Dahej new plant to increase Celasto brand MCU capacity

By SKYSEVEN Chemical Technical Team · 2025-03-04

BASF India has opened a new plant in Dahej to expand its Celasto-branded MCU capacity to meet the rapidly growing demand in the Indian market. The new plant will use advanced technology to consolidate BASF's position in the automotive industry.

BASF India Limited has officially laid the foundation stone in the Dahej district of Gujarat with the aim of expanding the production capacity of its Celasto brand Microcellular Polyurethane (MCU). Additionally This strategic move marks BASF's continued commitment and depth to the Indian market. But Moreover New Plant Planning and Expectation the new plant, which is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026, will first introduce a new mold production line to meet the rapidly growing needs of the regional market. But The production line will consumption sector-leading methodology and automation systems to ensure the continuation of BASF's high security and condition standards. But From what I've seen, The establishment of the center isn't only a supplement to the existing production capacity, however also an advance layout of future market demand. In fact BASF India's historical footprint as early as 2014, BASF India has established its first MCU plant in Dahej region, focusing on providing excellent NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) solutions to the automotive sector. This move not only enhances BASF's position in the Indian market, however also accumulates valuable sector experience and market insight. And First The outlook of the company's top regulation mr. Bioern Kophstahl, Vice President of Global Business regulation at Celasto, said, "The establishment of the new plant is an crucial part of our innovative manufacturing process. And As market demand grows, we will flexibly adjust our production plans to ensure continued capacity development. " Mr. Makes sense, right?. In my experience, Alexander Gerding, Managing Director of BASF India, emphasized: "This new mold production line will greatly enhance our ability to provide innovative NVH solutions and further enhance our position as the preferred partner to automotive customers. " the glorious course of Celasto since 1961, the Celasto brand has been the world's leading partner in the automotive sector. In particular From spring dampers top brackets to coil spring isolators, Celasto and the automotive sector have witnessed countless innovative applications. From what I've seen, In addition, the brand offers a wide range of material solutions to the manufacturing and consumer sectors, demonstrating its cross-cutting strength.

SK Chemicals to create a new benchmark for South Korea plastic recycling

ADNOC and OMV join forces to create a $more than 60 billion polyolefin business

Quick inquiry

Create

Inquiry Sent

We will contact you soon

Manage Cookie Consent

BASF India Dahej new plant to increase Celasto brand MCU capacity

SK Chemicals to create a new benchmark for South Korea plastic recycling

ADNOC and OMV join forces to create a $more than 60 billion polyolefin business

PETRONAS, TotalEnergies, Mitsui sign JV agreement for Malaysian CO2 storage

New carbon black grade designed for engineered-plastics applications

News of Potential Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) Exports Boosts Sentiment, Though Actual Demand Remains Weak

Domestic Titanium Dioxide Market Remained Stable Last Week (Oct. 19-23)

Domestic soda ash inventory changes as of October 26

China's total output of powder coatings exceeds 3 million tons in 2025

The Soda Ash Market Saw a Weaker Performance Last Week

Cooling Demand Combined with Collapsing Costs Led to a Pullback in Acrylic Market Prices

Bucking the Trend: China Caustic Soda Mired in a Glut

Oct. 27 U.S. Regional Paraxylene Closing Price Up

IndianOil pushes India–US specialty chemicals partnership with eye on global competitiveness

A forklift overturned at the Potassium Sulfate Plant of Lishui SOP, Nanhai Chemical, killing one operator.

The highest estimated dumping margin is 352.32%! The U.S. initiates an investigation into polyurethane additives from China

Covalent organic frameworks could clean up water pollution and generate ‘green’ ammonia

10.28-30 Beijing! Hongyuan Waterproof and You 2026 China Waterproof Exhibition

Domestic Ethanol Market Prices Were Trending Upward

Medicines for All uses chemistry to improve global health

The MDI Market Saw a Weak Decline Last Week (Oct. 19-23)

OEG signs seven-year offshore chemical tank supply deal in Brazil

Caustic Soda Prices Trended Downward Last Week (Oct. 19-23)

China's Jiangxi Jiujiang Petrochemical PTA Integration Project Ushers in Key Nodes to Make up for the Short Board of Polyester Raw Materials in Central China

INEOS Bayport Thai Oxide Plant Declares Force Major

Meeting of Two Industry Leaders! Shanghai Electric and Wanhua Chemical Set Sights on Low-Carbon Chemical Sector

Lanplatin art paint brand introduction

Seven-color pearlescent pigments from Global New Materials International will be showcased at the 2026 Powder Coatings Exhibition, leveraging high-performance materials to drive the green transformation of coatings.

PETKIM selects Univation's process technology for polythylene complex in Turkey

Sulfur supply restricted, US phosphate fertilizer giant Mosaic announced production suspension for more than half a year and layoffs.

Global New Material International's seven-color pearlescent appearance in 2026 powder coating exhibition, with high-performance materials to enable green coating upgrade.

Seven-color pearlescent pigments from Global New Materials International will be showcased at the 2026 Powder Coatings Exhibition, leveraging high-performance materials to drive the green transformation of coatings.

Japanese companies to develop ammonia fuel supply chain, four ammonia-powered car carriers

Inquiry Sent

OK