Expansion17 Sept 2026, 09:50 pm
Asian Paints Commences VAE Production at Dahej Facility
AI Summary
Asian Paints Ltd has announced the commencement of commercial production at its Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion (VAE) manufacturing facility in Dahej, Gujarat. The facility has an installed capacity of 1,50,000 tons per annum and the VAE produced will be primarily for captive consumption in the company's paint manufacturing units. This marks a significant step in Asian Paints' backward integration strategy. Construction of the Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) and ethylene storage facilities is ongoing.
Key Highlights
- Commenced commercial production of VAE at Dahej facility.
- Facility has an installed capacity of 1,50,000 tons per annum.
- VAE to be used for captive consumption in paint manufacturing.
- Marks a milestone in backward integration initiatives.
- VAM and ethylene facilities construction is in progress.
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