Azelis to distribute Milliken’s polyurethane colourants in India

According to the press release, the collaboration builds on Milliken’s long-standing presence and leadership in India’s polyurethane industry and supports continued growth across key polyurethane applications. For Azelis, the cooperation complements its lateral value chain in the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) segment in India.

Milliken has been active in the Indian polyurethane market for several decades, supporting customers in flexible foam and other polyurethane segments through technical expertise, differentiated solutions and local engagement. The agreement strengthens Milliken’s position in the market while creating a platform for further growth through a local distribution partner.

Under the agreement, Azelis will distribute Milliken’s Reactint polyurethane colourant solutions in India. The partnership spans polyurethane applications overall, with coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers representing an expansion opportunity for Milliken, supported by Azelis’s local presence, application expertise and customer reach.

The agreement also builds on a long-standing commercial relationship between the two companies in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and extends their collaboration into India.

Daan Vanwynsberghe, global business unit director polyurethane, Milliken commented, “India has been a key market for Milliken’s polyurethane business for many years. This agreement supports our long-term growth strategy by strengthening our ability to serve customers across polyurethane applications, while selectively expanding into new segments through a distribution partner with strong local capabilities.”

Aparna Khurana, regional managing director, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, Azelis, said, “We are pleased to work with Milliken to support the expansion of its polyurethane colourant solutions in India. Milliken’s established expertise and leadership in polyurethane applications, combined with Azelis’ local market presence and technical support, allows us to deliver meaningful value to customers.”