Asian Paints’ Chemical Plant engaged in manufacturing of Phthalic Anhydride and situated at Ankleshwar in Gujarat has resumed production on December 18, 2012. Earlier in November this year the company had temporarily shut-down the plant for replacement of catalyst and annual maintenance.
Asian Paints is India’s largest paint company and Asia’s third largest paint company with an annual turnover of Rs 5,463 crore. The company along with its subsidiaries has operations in 20 countries across the world and 28 paint manufacturing facilities, servicing consumers in 65 countries through Berger International, SCIB Paints-Egypt, Asian Paints, Apco Coatings and Taubmans.