SI Group to boost tackifier resin capacity in India by 75%

SI Group, a leading performance additives company based in Schenectady, New York, U.S.A., announced that it will increase tackifier resin capacity at its Lote, India, manufacturing site by 75%. The expansion will propel the site to become a regional hub for best-in-class tackifier resin production and technology.

The investment is in response to increasing demand for Novolac tackifiers in one of its core regions. The expansion is  slated for completion in two phases. The first phase will be completed by the end of 2021 and the second phase will commercialize in the latter half of 2022.  

“We have decided to grow capacity as another step forward in demonstrating our commitment to supporting our customers’ growth and positioning ourselves as a leader in specialty additives,” said Robert Kaiser, vice president – Rubber & Adhesives Solutions, SI Group. “This expansion will not only benefit the region’s supply, but it will also provide superior solutions at the highest reliability to our customers globally.”

“This investment positions SI Group to supply regional growth and meet strong forecasts within the Indian tires & automobile sector,” said Suresh Kalra, vice president & managing director, India, SI Group. 

SI Group has a long history of manufacturing tackifier resins used to enhance the performance and durability of tires. In addition to tackifier resins, the company also has a robust portfolio of antidegradants and bonding, curing, and reinforcing resins manufactured globally. This expansion follows the company’s previous announcements to expand resin capacity in Nanjing, China, and Bethune, France.