BASF to increase capacity for Cellasto® in India
Iranpolymer/Baspar BASF India Limited has broken ground on a new plant to increase the production capacity of its Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU) in Dahej, India. Under BASF’s new “Winning Ways” strategy, the plant will be constructed with state-of-the-art technologies and automation systems to ensure that BASF’s high standards of safety and quality are upheld. The plant, expected to be operational in the second half of 2026, features a new mould line in its first stage and empowers Cellasto® to meet the high demands of the rapidly growing local market.
Committed to “Producing in India for India”, Cellasto® established its first plant in Dahej in 2014, providing superior solutions that deliver noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) reduction to the automotive industry. Cellasto®’s latest significant investment demonstrates its readiness to support the growth plans of various Original Equipment Manufacturers and its confidence in the Indian market. “The new facility is part of our efforts to innovate the production process. The plant will flexibly expand production further if demand increases. We emphasize our long-term commitment to better serve our Indian customers. I am confident that this strategic move will position us for sustained success in India,” said Bjoern Kophstahl, Vice President, Global Business Management for Cellasto®.
Branded as Cellasto®, BASF develops, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of components made from specialised MCU elastomers for the automotive industry and its suppliers. Since 1961, Cellasto® has established itself as a leading global partner to the automotive sector, co-developing various applications such as jounce bumpers, top mounts, coil spring isolators, and more. Additionally, Cellasto® also offers material solutions for industrial and consumer applications.
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