# Clariant to start Cuddalore healthcare packaging plant in 2017

Clariant plans to begin desiccant canister production at its new greenfield plant in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, by the second half of 2017. The plant will serve the Indian pharmaceutical industry.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2016-11-22
- Where: Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Status: under construction
- Products: desiccant canisters
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Clariant](https://endata.com/companies/426.md)

## Sources

- [business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/content/b2b-pharma/clariant-aims-to-start-cuddalore-healthcare-packaging-facility-in-2017-116112200401_1.html), 2016-11-22: "Clariant, one of the leading global specialty chemicals companies, is planning to begin production of dessicant canisters from its new greenfield production facility in Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) by the second semester of 2017."

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