Singapore-based Huntsman Textile Effects has opened its 13th Formulation and Distribution Center in Karachi, Pakistan. The 4,000-square-meter center features the latest equipment and technology and is located in the Landhi Industrial Area, which was one of Pakistan's first industrial states and which houses numerous textile and chemical companies. Huntsman reports that Pakistan is a fast-growing and increasingly important market for its textile chemicals.

"With the opening of our new low cost production facility for formulated chemicals in Karachi to meet increasing local demand, we will considerably increase our competitiveness and flexibility in textile chemicals in this key Asian textile market," said Paul Hulme, president, Huntsman Textile Effects.

Huntsman has been growing its presence in Pakistan through Swisstex Chemicals Pvt Ltd., its exclusive distributor in the country. The company plans to develop competitive, locally sourced formulated products, and will partner with Swisstex to increase business with its main textile customers, particularly in the home textiles and specialty chemicals areas.

"Our well established partner Swisstex will continue to provide enhanced sales activities enabling us to concentrate on all formulation and production aspects using our cutting edge technology to develop innovative products and technologies, market solutions with intelligent effects to this growing market," Hulme said.

November 29, 2011