Chemfab Alkalis Ltd (CCAL) will begin rising the manufacturing capability of Oriented PVC (PVCO) pipes at Sri City by threefold in stages.
The producer of primary inorganic chemical substances and PVCO pipes, which has crops in Karaikal and Sri City, obtained the consent for enhancing the manufacturing capability of PVCO from the prevailing 20 tonnes per day to 65 TPD by investing ₹74 crore. Currently, it has two manufacturing traces and that can be elevated to seven, the city-based firm stated.
“We will be commissioning our third production line by May and the fourth production line by July. Further three production lines are planned to be added during FY26,” stated an organization official.
CCAL forayed into PVCO pipes section 4 years in the past. Despite preliminary setbacks due to the pandemic, the corporate succeeded in securing product acceptance by State Water Boards in many states, stated Chairman Suresh Krishnamurthi Rao.
“As a result, PVCO pipes have been included in various projects under Jal Jeevan Mission and other state Government projects. Our persistent efforts are underway to expand the number of states in the coming year,” he stated.
Talking in regards to the PVC resin costs, he stated that in the course of the yr, it underwent sharp correction and returned to pre-COVID ranges. The worth outlook in the quick to medium time period seems beneficial.
The firm can also be on the verge of increasing the Chlor-Alkali capability at Puducherry from 155 TPD to 180 TPD. The refurbishment of the plant is underway and is growth is anticipated to get effected from June.
