PCBL Chemical Commissions 20 KTPA Specialty Production Line at Mundra Plant in Gujarat

PCBL Chemical has commissioned a new specialty production line with a gross capacity of 20,000 MTPA at its Mundra plant in Gujarat, strengthening its specialty product portfolio and expanding production capacity. 

PCBL Chemical Commissions New Specialty Production Line 

PCBL Chemical informed the stock exchanges that it has successfully commissioned a new specialty production line with a gross capacity of 20,000 MTPA at its Mundra facility in Gujarat. 

The newly commissioned line is designed to cater to high-growth, value-added application segments, including high-speed printing, digital printing and ultraviolet (UV) printing. 

According to the company, the expansion enhances its capability to meet evolving customer requirements in advanced printing solutions while strengthening its specialty product portfolio. 

Total Specialty Capacity Rises to 132 KTPA 

Following the commissioning of the new production line, PCBL Chemical Ltd's total specialty production capacity has increased to 132 KTPA from 112 KTPA earlier. 

The existing specialty production capacity was operating at around 95% utilisation before the expansion. The company said the newly commissioned line is expected to ramp up progressively over the coming months. 

Expansion Aligned with Value-Added Product Strategy 

The company said the capacity addition is aligned with its strategy to increase the share of value-added products, improve its margin profile, and support sustainable long-term growth. 

The expansion has also been undertaken to meet market requirements while moving further up the value chain through specialty product offerings. 

PCBL Chemical Share Price Performance 

As of 12:09 PM on June 12, PCBL Chemical share price was trading at around ₹284.95, up 2.54% compared with the previous day's close on the BSE. During the session, the stock touched an intraday high of ₹288.15. 

The company's current market capitalisation stands at ₹11,211.72 crore. 

On June 11, PCBL Chemical share price ended at ₹277.90 on the BSE. 

Conclusion 

PCBL Chemical Ltd has commissioned a new 20 KTPA specialty production line at its Mundra plant in Gujarat, increasing its total specialty production capacity from 112 KTPA to 132 KTPA. The new facility is designed to cater to high-speed printing, digital printing and ultraviolet (UV) printing applications, in line with the company's strategy to increase its share of value-added products. 

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