Quaker Chemical Corporation opened its state-of – the-art manufacturing facility in Dahej, India. The site will be used to produce rolling oils and metalworking fluids for the steel and metalworking market in India and the MEA.
The company has been building a strong brand presence in the country since 1997 to support the metalworking fluids industry.
The Dahej facility will add up to the operations of the company between 7,000 and 12,000 tonnes of capacity by the end of 2019, with plans to expand the capacity to 20,000 metric tons in the coming years.
“We are very proud of this achievement – the opening of a special facility in a special place. This major milestone is happening as Quaker celebrates more than 20 years in India. Today’s inauguration of the Dahej Manufacturing Facility, a truly world-class and world-scale manufacturing facility, begins yet another chapter in Quaker India’s already successful journey,” said Gulshan Kumar Sachdev, Managing Director, Quaker Chemical India.
“Quaker is truly proud to add this new production capability for the benefit of our regional customers. In particular, this site strengthens Quaker’s supply chain in western India, the Middle East, and eastern Africa,” said Wilbert Platzer, Vice President Global Operations, EH&S and Procurement. “Together with our existing manufacturing partner, Asianol Lubricants based in Kolkata, and our warehousing infrastructure around India, Quaker is able to provide customers with an efficient, secure, and reliable supply chain they can count on.”
About Quaker: Quaker Chemical is a leading global supplier of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise for a wide range of industries including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, cans, and others. Through a combination of innovative technology, process knowledge, and customized services, Quaker has helped customers around the world achieve production efficiency, improve product quality, and lower costs for 100 years. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA, Quaker serves a network of dedicated and experienced professionals worldwide whose mission is to make a difference.