By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : September 03, 2026 6:27 pm
New line at Panoli site will support growing automotive demand with flexible, local sourcing
Syensqo, a premier global producer of advanced materials, has announced a strategic investment in a new high-performance aromatic polymer compounding line at its facility in Panoli, India. This expansion strengthens the company's supply chain and engineering support for the country's booming automotive industry.
Scheduled for Q1 2028, Syensqo's new production line will double its compounding capacity at the Panoli site. Serving as the foundation for a flexible, modular compounding hub, the asset will process various high-performance materials like Ryton PPS, KetaSpire PEEK, Amodel PPA, and Ixef PARA. This addition allows Syensqo to scale and modify its aromatic polymers production efficiently as market needs shift.
The investment strengthens Syensqo’s supply capabilities in India, serving local and global automotive manufacturers and suppliers while also addressing opportunities in other industries. It also aligns with the broader localization of manufacturing and supply chains encouraged by the Government of India’s Make in India initiative.
Syensqo’s aromatic polymers are used in demanding automotive applications where high-temperature and chemical resistance, mechanical performance and lightweighting are critical.
“India is an important growth market for high-performance polymers, particularly as the automotive industry continues to localize and adopt more advanced material solutions. By bringing compounding capacity closer to our customers, we can respond more quickly and efficiently to their evolving needs while offering greater flexibility across our aromatics portfolio,” Tom Wood, VP Product and Asset Manager at Syensqo.
The investment builds on Syensqo’s established manufacturing and Research & Innovation presence in India and reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting market and customer growth across Asia Pacific.