Chennai, Sep 11 (UNI) Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL)

has commenced production of Notedome products at its Chennai

facility to cater to the needs of the sub-continent and South

East Asian markets.

MPL had acquired Notedome Limited, UK in September 2016 through

its overseas subsidiaries.

Notedome, the UK-based manufacturer of high performance

polyurethanes for the past three decades, supplies to over

40 countries across the globe and has been looking to expand

its base in Asia.

'As part of achieving this, MPL, the ultimate parent of

Notedome, has commenced production of Notedome products at

its facilities in the Chennai this month', a MPL release

on Tuesday said.

The Notedome Division of MPL would cater to the needs of the

subcontinent and the South East Asian market.

By introducing the highly specialized cast elastomers of

Notedome to the Asian markets, MPL has been instrumental

in advancing India’s PU-based CASE (Coatings, Adhesives,

Sealants, and Elastomers) industry.

Over the past decade, the PU industry has seen consistent

growth of around five to six per cent per annum, led

primarily by the automobile, construction and footwear sectors.

In South and East Asia, the growth rates have been even

steeper, the release said.

With the global conscience on energy usage rising, focus

was more on sustainability, durability, and efficiency of

the products.

Manali Petrochemicals, besides being the sole producer of

propylene oxide and also one of the largest producers of

base and system polyols in the country, makes PPG polyols,

a key ingredient in Notedome's formula.

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