Milliken & Company has opened a polymer solutions pilot plant in Pune, India, to expand innovation capacity for global customers.
The site supports powder, dough and paste, and liquid systems, helping validate processes under manufacturing conditions.
For converters and sourcing teams, the investment signals faster development cycles, scale-up support and broader formulation capability.
“The opening of this pilot plant reflects Milliken’s continued investment in innovation and customer focused capabilities,” said Joseph Varghese, VP Operations & Country Manager for Milliken in India. “By bringing advanced processing and testing capabilities together in one location, we can accelerate development timelines and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers globally.”
The facility is equipped with advanced pilot scale machinery and flexible systems that support a wide range of processing needs, including mixing, extrusion, granulation, drying, and milling. Its capabilities span multiple formulation types, from powders to high viscosity liquids, allowing teams to replicate diverse production environments and validate processes under varying conditions. Built with high grade contact materials and integrated safety features, the site is designed to ensure efficiency, consistency, and safe operation across all activities.
Specialized equipment at the facility supports key processing and formulation requirements, from extrusion and particle size reduction to controlled granulation and temperature managed liquid blending. These capabilities allow Milliken to explore a broad range of applications and provide customers with solutions that are both technically robust and ready for scale-up.
With this investment, Milliken strengthens its ability to shorten development cycles, support faster scale up, and respond more effectively to evolving customer needs. The facility also expands the company’s capabilities in consumer-packaged goods and adjacent applications, reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovation, speed, and customer collaboration across global markets.
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