# BASF breaks ground on Cellasto plant expansion in Dahej, India

BASF India Limited has broken ground on a new plant to increase production capacity of its Cellasto microcellular polyurethane in Dahej, India. The plant is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026 and features a new mold line in its first stage.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-02-24
- Where: Dahej, India, India
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: Cellasto microcellular polyurethane (MCU) for NVH reduction
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)
- [BASF India](https://endata.com/companies/49540.md)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/02/p-25-003), 2025-02-24: "The new facility is part of our efforts to innovate the production process."
- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/jp/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2025/02/apac-25-11), 2025-02-24: "The new facility is part of our efforts to innovate the production process."

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