WACKER expands silicone emulsions production in India

WACKER has expanded its silicone capacities in India – a new production complex for manufacturing GMP-certified silicones emulsions for the cosmetics and personal care industries went into operation at WACKER’s Panagarh site in India.

WACKER has successfully completed the second expansion phase at its production site in Panagarh, India.

The goods manufactured at the 15,000-square-meter complex fully comply with the good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines of the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients EFfCI.

“Our facilities in Panagarh are truly world-class and will produce top-quality, high-purity products which are in great demand, in particular in the cosmetics and personal care industries,” announced WACKER Executive Board member Christian Kirsten at the commissioning ceremony.

For WACKER, the personal care industry is one of the main pillars of its silicone business in India. WACKER’s fully consolidated joint venture Wacker Metroark Chemicals (WMC) is a leading supplier of silicone raw materials for cosmetic products, shampoos, and personal-care applications. In addition to local manufacturers, the company’s customer base also includes international consumer goods companies.

“The demand for our silicone products remains unabated, and we expect to see further significant growth in India. By expanding our production in Panagarh, we are ideally positioned to meet this rising demand and to support the growth of our customers,” said Tom Koini, head of WACKER’s Silicones division.