Siegwerk to Invest INR 350 Cr in India to Strengthen R&D and Manufacturing

Siegwerk, a worldwide expert in printing inks and coatings, today announced a strategic investment of INR 350 crores over the next three years to bolster its operations in India. Through this investment, the goal is to strengthen R&D and manufacturing to make India a major part of its global growth plan.

This investment will significantly enhance the Global Innovation and Capability Center (GICC) in India, which will become a world-class center for R&D, regulatory, digital, and customer collaboration.

 The newly improved facility will focus on developing next-generation, safe, and sustainable ink solutions while ensuring compliance and addressing both the global and local market demands.

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In addition, the company is building a new National Distribution Centre in Tauru and creating 14 Colour Matching Centres (CMC) throughout India to improve the availability and delivery speed for flexible packaging, sheetfed, narrow web, and paper & board applications.

Enough with the infrastructure, the company will be expanding its Pune blending facility, which has recently been automated, to sustain the water-based inks demand. This facility will be critical in supporting Siegwerk's sustainable supply chain in India.

Ashish Pradhan, President – Asia, Siegwerk, stated “India continues to be a strategic growth market for us. With this investment, we are not only expanding our physical infrastructure but also investing in the future of sustainable packaging. The GICC will play a pivotal role in our global innovation efforts and reflects our commitment to building long-term value for customers, communities, and the country.”

Manjusha Singh, CEO – Siegwerk India Region, added “This investment goes beyond business growth—it’s about driving transformation. By pioneering mineral oil-free inks and advanced R&D capabilities, we’re shaping a safer, more sustainable future for the packaging industry in India and globally.”