Brilliant Polymers Invests 100 Cr. in Strategic Capacity Expansion

Mumbai, India: 1st August 2022:

India’s leading manufacturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, Brilliant Polymers has announced a large-scale capacity expansion in the form of a new state-of-the-art plant at its site in Ambernath, Maharashtra. The new facility, which was inaugurated on 2 July 2022, will double the company’s production capacity and represents a significant milestone in the ongoing transformational growth journey of Brilliant Polymers. The recipient of several prestigious business growth and innovation accolades (including The Financial Times High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific and The Economic Times: India’s Growth Champions Award for the 100 fastest growing companies in India) the new facility leaves the company poised for a period of market domination.

Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director Gaurav Talwar, said,

The capacity expansion comes at an opportune time as the flexible packaging industry continues to expand and the demand for our products remains high. With the completion of the second plant, Brilliant has further strengthened its position in the Indian and global markets. We are confident that our Promise of Technology, Quality and Service will continue to give us an edge.

With an investment exceeding 100 Crore Rupees (US $12.5 Million) in the new plant, the company’s total capacity at the Ambernath site has doubled to 45,600 Metric Tons which makes it one of the world s largest single sites for the manufacture of laminating adhesives. Mr. Talwar further added that This investment is backed by a strong conviction in India’s growth potential as well as a deep and nuanced understanding of the market dynamics of the flexible packaging industry. We currently supply between 2.5 to 2.7% of the world s requirement of solvent-based and solvent-free laminating adhesives; with our new capacity we expect to increase our share in the global market to over 5%.

Brilliant Polymers started operations in 2013 and since then has grown to become the largest manufacturer of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in India with a reputation for developing some of the industry’s most innovative and robust products. With the new capacity the company aims to strengthen its grip in global markets as well as in new technologies.

Plant 2 Inauguration

The inauguration was attended by all Brilliant team members who, along with members of the Board, conducted a puja followed by a ribbon-cutting and walk-through of the new facility led by the Managing Director. Dr. Ravinder Talwar, Chairman of Brilliant Polymers said, The opening of Plant 2 is an important landmark in the history of Brilliant Polymers and the investment represents the company’s long-term commitment to its customers, employees and business associates in the country.

The new plant is controlled by a cutting-edge DCS system. Large batch sizes of up to 35 tons enhance capacity, quality and ensure significant economies of scale.

Innovation and New Products

In addition to the increased capacity, the new facility brings increased capability. Plant 2 will allow the company to further step-up its R&D initiatives with the launch of several new products in the solvent-based and solvent-free adhesives space planned in the coming months. New high-performance solvent-based adhesives including applications such as retort and high running solids of 50 55% solids are also in the pipeline. In the fast-growing solvent-free space, the company intends to launch new low monomer products made with pure MDI. These offer extremely fast chemical and physical cure rates with very rapid PAA decay times: a must in todays regulatory scenario. Along with these benefits comes the robust and user-friendly nature of products that the market is used to seeing from Brilliant Polymers.

Brilliant Polymers Sustainable Growth Plan

While focused on a period of rapid growth ahead, sustainability remains at the heart of Brilliant s growth strategy. Every business is inextricably linked with the environment and the community in which it operates. We believe that a business can only be successful in the long term by creating value both for its shareholders and for society at large, says Gaurav Talwar. At Brilliant Polymers we believe that we have a responsibility to deliver business growth while having a positive impact on people and the planet. Our aim is to be a business that delivers value to all stakeholders economically, socially and environmentally.”

To achieve this, the company has formulated the Brilliant Polymers Sustainable Growth Plan: a bold ambition to decouple growth from environmental footprint, while increasing positive social impact. The Plan is rooted in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has three main pillars: economic, environmental and social.
 
The Brilliant Polymers Sustainable Growth Plan puts sustainability at the core of their business strategy. As we continue our journey in this resource-constrained, climate-impacted world we believe that a robust sustainability strategy is a prerequisite for survival and success, says Gaurav Talwar. As we move ahead, Brilliant Polymers is committed to building on its track record of high-growth and innovation while upholding the promise of Technology, Quality and Service with every supply.

Established in 2011, Brilliant Polymers Pvt. Ltd. is the leading supplier of laminating adhesives for flexible packaging. Its solutions include a comprehensive range of solvent based and solvent free adhesives. End use applications include food, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. It operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ambernath, Maharashtra and

Please contact us at marketing@brilliantpolymers.com or visit www.brilliantpolymers.com for more details.

Brilliant Polymers wins IFCA Star Award 2021

Brilliant Polymers has won a prestigious IFCA Star Award for its product S745 in the ‘Innovation’ category. This is the 5th consecutive year that the company has won an IFCA Star Award.

The IFCA Award Ceremony and IFCA-Koelnmesse Seminar were held in Pragati Maidan, Delhi on 3 December 2021. Several industry experts spoke about the latest developments in the packaging industry and Pravin Nadgoundi of Brilliant Polymers presented on the topical issues of food safety and sustainability.

Brilliant S745 is innovative single component moisture curing solvent-free adhesive and has been designed for an extremely fast cure in laminates while maintaining user-friendly characteristics. It can be used for laminations involving paper or board and has applications in flexible packaging, graphic arts and carton manufacturing.

“Innovation is at the heart of Brilliant’s culture and is one of its’ biggest priorities today. Drawing on decades of industry experience, Brilliant invests significantly in research and development and is constantly working to enhance product performance thereby answering the needs of customers in all the markets they serve,” Gaurav Talwar, managing director, Brilliant Polymers.

Brilliant Polymers featured in Packaging South Asia

Brilliant Polymers has been featured in an article in leading industry magazine, Packaging South Asia.  The article covers Brilliant Polymers’ views on the latest trends, including:
– Raw Material pressures faced by the laminating adhesives industry
– Brilliant’s innovative Solvent Free solutions such as our new flagship product S641/S400.

These are the first steps toward sustainability as there is no use of solvent and they also offer a 50% saving compared to conventional solvent based systems at a time when the industry is struggling under unprecedented cost pressures.

 

COVID related CSR initiatives

Auto Ambulance Project – Ambernath

The first phase of auto ambulance project comprising of 25 auto rickshaws has commenced in Ambernath city and has received a very good response from citizens, the police department and all the other stakeholders. The project has also received  vast appreciation and coverage in regional as well as national print and broadcast media along with social media. This has created awareness about the project and helped to achieve our goal of providing the timely help for the needy.

Donation of oxygen concentrators & ventilators at Ambernath

The company has completed the contribution and distribution of 12 oxygen concentrators and 2 ventilators to the DCH facility established at Ambernath Dental College for the treatment of Covid Patients. The life-support ventilators provide both invasive and non-invasive options. This contribution will help the hospital for oxygen support for the patients suffering from mild to critical Covid cases. 

Distribution of Family Essential Kits (FEK)

Family Essential Kits consisting of the daily food items and other necessary personal hygiene items have been distributed in the adjoining areas of the city. The FEK kits are also distributed to underprivileged blind people living in the special residential colony located at Vangani.

Donation for oxygen manufacturing plant at Ambernath

The company has contributed towards setting up an oxygen plant in the area of the DCH facility established at Ambernath Dental College. The work of the plant is in process and is expected to be completed soon, the plant will be able to assist the oxygen requirement of local hospitals.

 

Brilliant celebrates 10 years

On 5th May 2021, Brilliant Polymers completed a decade in the flexible packaging industry. We look forward to scaling new heights in the coming years by continuing on our path of sustainable growth, innovation and upholding our Brilliant Promise of Technology, Quality and Service.