Gujarat, India – BASF India has broken ground on a new plant to make Cellasto microcellular polyurethane (MCU) in Dahej, India. The facility is expected to be up and running in the second half of 2026.
The plant will include a new mould line, and the company said it will be constructed using state-of-the-art technologies and automation systems to ensure high standards of both safety and quality. Applications for MCU include jounce bumpers, top mounts and coil spring isolators.
The first Cellasto plant in Dahej was opened in 2014, creating products for the automotive sector that reduce noise, vibration and harshness. BASF said the new investment will support the growth plans of various OEMs and its confidence in the Indian market.
“The new facility is part of our efforts to innovate the production process,” said Bjoern Kophstahl, VP for Cellasto global business management. “The plant will flexibly expand production further if demand increases. We emphasise our long-term commitment to better serve our Indian customers. I am confident that this strategic move will position us for sustained success in India.”
