BASF to Strengthen Local Production Footprint In India With New Dispersions Line At Mangalore, India

14 February 2026, US: BASF is expanding its dispersions 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.

As demand for high performance dispersions continues to evolve, this addition will strengthen BASF’s ability to provide reliable local supply and advanced solutions tailored to the needs of customers in India and the broader region.

“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 Andreas Fechtenkoetter, Senior Vice President, Dispersions Asia Pacific, BASF.

India is among the fastest-growing major economies globally, driven by strong demographics, rising consumption, and government initiatives to boost infrastructure and manufacturing. 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.

Leveraging on its strong acrylic value chain and broad dispersions portfolio, BASF reinforces its leadership in premium and performance-enhancing technologies locally:

• Architectural: Low-VOC and low-odour high stain and scuff resistance technologies under next-generation Acronal^® product ranges enable safer, premium paints that deliver high-quality finishes while supporting sustainability and healthier indoor environments.
• Construction: Novel dispersion technologies that provide high tensile strength and high elongation for next‑generation waterproofing systems, along with advanced solutions for sealants, floor coatings, and infrastructure applications.
• Paper & Packaging: 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.

“The new line is designed to manufacture advanced dispersions that deliver targeted performance and sustainability benefits,” said 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.

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