Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited announced a strategic partnership between its wholly owned subsidiary, Nerofix Private Limited, and Durante Adesivi S.p.A., a subsidiary of Soudal Group. The collaboration brings together one of India’s leading paint and coatings companies and an established European hotmelt adhesive manufacturer. As a result, the partnership aims to strengthen India’s adhesives ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of globally benchmarked hotmelt adhesive solutions.
Agreement Signed by Senior Leadership
The formal agreement was signed by Debashish Vanikar, CEO (Adhesives & Head Construction Chemicals Division, Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited), and Digvijay Sharma, Managing Director of Soudal India Pvt Ltd. Senior representatives from both organizations attended the signing ceremony, reaffirming their shared commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term growth in the Indian market. Under the partnership, Nerofix Private Limited will use its extensive capabilities to accelerate Durante Adesivi’s market penetration in India.
Its long-standing B2B customer relationships
Durante Adesivi S.p.A. will contribute its European expertise and advanced hotmelt adhesive technology, enabling Indian customers to access high-performance adhesive solutions used in global markets. The partnership is expected to create new growth opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding adhesives and woodworking industry.
Kansai Nerolac Highlights Portfolio Expansion
“This partnership with Durante Adesivi marks a significant step in strengthening our adhesives portfolio,” said Debashish Vanikar, CEO, Adhesives & Head Construction Chemicals Division, Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited. “Durante’s expertise in hotmelt adhesives, combined with our distribution and technical service capabilities across India, will allow us to offer world-class solutions to Indian customers. We are confident that this collaboration will further strengthen our position in the industrial adhesives space,” added Vanikar.
Soudal India Sees Strong Growth Potential
“We are excited to partner with Nerofix and Kansai Nerolac and bring decades of expertise and quality benchmarks from Europe to Indian audiences,” said Digvijay Sharma, Managing Director, Soudal India Pvt Ltd. “Together, we look forward to delivering superior hotmelt adhesive solutions that meet the evolving needs of Indian industries,” said Sharma.
Strategic Move Beyond Paints and Coatings
The partnership underscores Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited’s broader strategy to diversify beyond paints and coatings and expand its presence in the adhesives and construction chemicals sector. As per the press release, by collaborating with a globally recognized European manufacturer, the company aims to bring trusted international brands and advanced adhesive technologies to Indian customers while strengthening its position in the industrial adhesives market.
