Grasim & Lubrizol Launch India’s New CPVC Resin Plant

Grasim-Lubrizol Unveil New CPVC Plant

Grasim Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group, and Lubrizol Advanced Materials have inaugurated a new Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) resin manufacturing facility in Vilayat, Gujarat, India. This strategic move aims to significantly boost domestic production and reduce India’s reliance on imports for this crucial material.

Key Details of the New Facility

• The plant is located within Grasim’s chlor-alkali complex in Vilayat, Gujarat.
• Its first phase has an annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes of CPVC resin.
• CPVC resin is essential for applications including plumbing, water management, fire safety, and industrial piping.
• The facility targets the escalating demand from India’s construction and infrastructure sectors.

Strategic Partnership & Impact

This collaboration merges Grasim’s manufacturing expertise with Lubrizol’s cutting-edge technology. Jayant V Dhobley, Business Head and CEO of Global Chemicals at Aditya Birla Group, stated this partnership is a “significant milestone in the development of India’s chemical industry.”

Rebecca Liebert, CEO of Lubrizol, highlighted that the investment reflects their commitment to providing advanced materials and promoting sustainable solutions. The project aims to enhance India’s standing as a global manufacturing hub by focusing on local production and advanced technology.