Chemours and SRF Limited Enter Strategic Collaboration to Expand Fluoropolymer Supply Capabilities in India

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The Chemours Company, a global provider of industrial and specialty chemical products, has entered into strategic agreements with SRF Limited, an India-based diversified chemical conglomerate. This collaboration aims to enhance Chemours’ access to manufacturing capacity for fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers, which are critical to multiple industries including semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, chemical processing, and energy.

The agreements will support Chemours’ global supply chain operations and align with its broader strategy of enhancing flexibility, improving reliability of supply, and supporting essential applications across markets. By working with SRF, Chemours will be able to supplement its existing production network without incurring any upfront capital investment.

SRF’s manufacturing infrastructure, combined with Chemours’ product technology and quality systems, will provide additional production capacity for high-performance fluoromaterials. The partnership also underscores a joint commitment to responsible production and high operational standards.

Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours, stated, “This arrangement reflects our long-term strategy to focus on high-value applications and to strengthen our position as a dependable supplier while promoting responsible manufacturing practices.”

Prashant Yadav, President and CEO – Fluorochemicals and Technical Textiles Businesses at SRF, remarked, “This strategic collaboration highlights SRF’s capabilities in complex chemical manufacturing. We are pleased to partner with Chemours and view this as the beginning of a long-term relationship with a global industry leader.” This collaboration is expected to begin supporting customer supply by 2026, reinforcing Chemours’ ability to respond to growing global demand, particularly in advanced technology and infrastructure sectors.

Chemours is a global chemical company specializing in solutions for industries such as coatings, plastics, air conditioning, transportation, electronics, general industrial, and energy. Operating through its three core segments—Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials—the company delivers application-specific products backed by strong research and development. Its major product lines include Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Chemours employs around 6,000 people and operates 28 manufacturing facilities across the globe, serving approximately 2,500 customers in over 100 countries.

SRF Limited is a multinational chemicals group headquartered in India, with interests spanning Fluorochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Performance Films & Foils, Technical Textiles, and Laminated Fabrics. With an annual turnover of ₹14,358 crore (US$1.7 billion), the company has 13 manufacturing units in India and one each in Thailand, South Africa, and Hungary.

Its global customer base extends to over 100 countries, supported by a workforce of more than 9,000 employees. SRF markets its fluorochemicals under FLORON® and DYMEL®, and its fluoropolymers under FLONIO®. The company has filed 494 patents, with 153 granted, and has been awarded the Deming Prize for excellence in Total Quality Management (TQM).