BASF is expanding its dispersion production capacity at its Mangalore site with the addition of a new production line, to meet growing demand for premium, sustainable dispersions.
Feb 13, 2026
BASF is expanding its dispersion production capacity at its Mangalore site with the addition of a new production line. The expansion underscores BASF’s confidence in India’s long-term growth and its continued commitment to supporting customers across architectural paints, construction chemicals and paper applications.
To meet growing demand for premium, sustainable dispersions, BASF is enhancing its Mangalore operations, supporting customers’ long-term growth and the evolving needs of key end-user industries.
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“The expansion of our Mangalore site will strengthen synergies across BASF’s Asia Pacific manufacturing network, ensure dependable supply, and enable us to provide innovative, cost-competitive dispersion solutions to our customers in India and the region,” said Mr. Andreas Fechtenkoetter, Senior Vice President, Dispersions Asia Pacific, BASF.
Leveraging on its strong acrylic value chain and broad dispersions portfolio, BASF reinforces its leadership in premium and performance-enhancing technologies locally used for paper & packaging segment. The high-solids binders and Basonal® PLUS low Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) series enhance paper coating performance and support India’s sustainability goals, while technical expertise aids new paper mills and flexible packaging applications. Apart from that, the technologies will be utilised in the architectural and construction sectors.
“The new line is designed to manufacture advanced dispersions that deliver targeted performance and sustainability benefits,” said Mr. Milind Joshi, Business Director, Dispersions, South Asia, BASF. “Acronal® and Basonal® technologies enable low-VOC, durable formulations across paints, construction, and paper applications, backed by reliable local production.”
With the new capacity at Mangalore site, BASF continues to affirm its position as a trusted local partner and an industry leader in dispersions. The investment enhances regional collaboration across Asia Pacific and aligns with BASF’s regional growth strategy to support customers’ long-term success.
