# BASF to expand dispersions capacity in Mangalore, India

BASF is adding a new line at its Mangalore site to expand dispersions capacity, catering to the paints, construction and paper sectors.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-02-17
- Where: Mangalore, India
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: dispersions
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [chemweek.com](https://chemweek.com/document/show/phoenix/6170665/BASF-to-expand-dispersions-capacity-in-India?connectPath=&searchSessionId=493eea21-c4f5-4219-8b49-e7ca7cad89d2), 2026-02-17: "New line at Mangalore will cater to paints, construction and paper sectors."
- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/basf-strengthens-production-capacity-in-india-with-new-dispersions-line/), 2026-02-23: "The new dispersions line will enable us to serve our customers in India more efficiently and support our sustainability objectives."

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