Swiss speciality chemicals producer Clariant has doubled capacity for pigments and pigment preparations at its production site in Roha, India.

The company said the capacity increase, which comes at a cost of CHF 3.2 million, will enable it to improve market coverage in the markets of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as well as India.

Clariant added that the investment is part of a strategic program to support customers in emerging markets with high quality pigments and preparations that comply with local and international eco-labeling schemes.

Output at the Indian facility caters to a wide range of applications including interior and exterior coatings, packaging, personal, home and fabric care products along with seed coatings and dispersions.

CEO Hariolf Kottmann said the enhanced capacity complements improvements the Swiss company has made and continues to make at its operations across Asia.

In 2013, Clariant's pigments business unit doubled its marketing and sales organization in Asia, strengthening its team of regional managers.