Alleima, a leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels, special alloys, and industrial heating, has completed the expansion of heat exchanger tube factory in Mehsana, Gujarat.  Alleima started its expansion of its Mehsana manufacturing facility in India already in 2019.

According to a release issued by Alleima, the final phase of the project is fully completed and operational, with the formal launch of a new heat exchanger tube factory. This new facility will enhance capacity and capabilities of the production unit to produce advanced alloys in application tubing like heat exchanger tubes for critical applications in the chemical, petrochemical and renewable energy segment.

It will also serve as a production base for exports to other parts of Asia. This signifies a major milestone for Alleima in India, as with the completion of its Hydraulic and Instrumentation (H&I) facility earlier this year, the Mehsana mill has now completed its three-phase expansion in production capacity and infrastructure. The total investment between 2019-2023 amounts to 180 MSEK.

“The Mehsana Mill is an important facility in our journey towards increasing our footprint in India and in Asia. As part of our growth strategy, we are increasing capacity to serve the growing market for our application tubing products. Today, we are one of the leading players in the premium segment, and we see an increasing demand driven by the infrastructure expansion of chemical and petrochemical plants, refinery expansions and the growth in the Renewable Energy segment. This investment will be a key enabler to maintain our position and for continued profitable growth in the region”, says Göran Björkman, President and CEO of Alleima.

"Alleima's Mehsana Mill plays a pivotal role in our expansion across Asia Pacific. In 2019, we embarked on a strategic initiative to enhance our capacity and capabilities in growth markets, culminating a three-phase expansion for India, which included a cold finishing heat exchanger tube manufacturing line that opened in 2020, a H&I tubing factory in March 2023, and now this brand-new heat exchanger tube facility. This expansion will increase heat exchanger tube capacity and capabilities to produce advanced alloys positioning us to capitalize on the growth opportunities arising from India's chemical and petrochemical industries over the next decade,” says Carl von Schantz, President of Tube division at Alleima.

Alleima’s presence in India includes its regional headquarters in Pune with a sales office and an R&D center. The production of seamless tube and pipes occur in Mehsana, while the Hosur facility in Kanthal specializes in industrial heating wires and heating systems.

“We are committed to continue investing in India and collaborate with our customers to propel India’s growth. This expanded Mehsana Mill will allow us to enhance our capabilities in application tubing for the Chemical and Petrochemical segment and enable us to move into the Renewable segments,” says Sharath Satish, President of Alleima Tube division in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.