Gulbrandsen, a global chemical manufacturing company specializing in cost-efficient and high-quality chemical solutions for a range of applications, broke ground for a new Stannous Octoate and Stannous Neodecanoate manufacturing facility at its site in Dahej, India.

Eric Smith, President, Gulbrandsen, did a traditional coconut breaking at the India site and interacted with the members of the team.

Smith said, "We are proud to announce the expansion of our facilities to better serve our customers and reach new markets. This investment in our infrastructure will ensure a reliable supply of our high-quality products and open new opportunities for us."

Gulbrandsen is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of polyurethane tin catalysts from its site in Orangeburg, South Carolina and this new facility is expected to be operational in the fall of 2023 and will double the existing capacity.

This new site also positions Gulbrandsen as the only company in the world with the ability to manufacture Stannous Octoate and Stannous Neodecanoate in two different parts of the globe, assuring a reliable and consistent supply of these products to its customers.

On the occasion, Joerg Duebel, Global Business Director, Tin Catalysts said, “Being situated in one of India's top chemical manufacturing hubs, the new facility will further expand Gulbrandsen's global reach. It will also help Gulbrandsen serve more customers in Asia and Europe and cater to the swiftly increasing demand of Stannous Neodecanoate.”