Arch Chemicals Forms Indian Subsidiary

Arch Chemicals, Inc. has expanded its marketing presence and established new manufacturing capabilities in India with the formation of a new Indian subsidiary – Arch Protection Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (APCPL).

Capitalizing on the indigenous availability of raw materials and cost-effective production, APCPL will offer world-class biocide products and services that are tailored to meet the needs of Indian customers and climatic conditions, the company said in a press statement released today.

“Arch is already supplying major international accounts in India with biocide products and our popular antidandruff agent, and we see tremendous opportunities here for further growth,” said Saravana Kumar, Arch’s India country manager. “APCPL has been formed to serve the biocides needs of esteemed customers in varied segments, including coatings, emulsions, adhesives, metalworking fluids, textiles and auxiliaries, disinfectant and hygiene applications as well as personal care products and cosmetics. To be successful in India it is essential to establish a local operation to access the highly skilled workforce and diverse raw material resources.”