New Plant in Maharashtra Expands Global Footprint, Supporting the Growing Demand for High-Performance Glass Across Multiple Industries
Chakan, Maharashtra, India – February 24, 2025 – Pellucere Technologies, a global leader in advanced glass coatings, has announced the opening of its first manufacturing facility in India, located in Chakan, Maharashtra. This marks a major milestone in the company's expansion, establishing India’s first dedicated nano coatings plant for antireflective and anti-soiling coatings—a critical advancement for the rapidly growing solar, architectural, and automotive glass sectors.
The new facility is equipped to produce 8,500 metric tons of nano coatings annually, reinforcing Pellucere Technologies' commitment to innovation, sustainability, and localized supply chain efficiencies.
Strengthening the Global Glass Coatings Market
Pellucere Technologies’ investment in India aligns with the growing demand for high-performance glass coatings, particularly in regions experiencing rapid industrialization and renewable energy expansion.
- Increased Production Capacity – The facility is designed to meet rising global demand for high-efficiency glass coatings used in solar panels, retrofit solar applications, architectural glass, mirrors, glass partitions, and automotive glass.
- Diverse and Innovative Product Offerings – Pellucere Technologies will manufacture a full range of next-generation nano coatings, including anti-reflective, anti-soiling, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, photocatalytic self-cleaning, and anti-fog technologies.
- Strategic Local Manufacturing – With production now in India, Germany, and the USA, the company can ensure faster delivery, dedicated technical support, and a more resilient supply chain for its customers worldwide.
A Milestone Achievement for Pellucere India
“This new facility represents a major step forward for the global glass industry,” said Nirmal Simon, Managing Director of Pellucere Technologies Pvt Ltd, India. “The demand for high-performance glass coatings continues to grow across multiple sectors, and by establishing local production in India, we are significantly improving access to cutting-edge coating technologies for manufacturers in Asia and beyond. We are grateful to our customers, partners, and team members who helped make this vision a reality.”
Pellucere Technologies was honored to celebrate the facility’s launch alongside key customers, including Borosil, Gold Plus, and other industry leaders, as well as vendors and strategic growth partners.
Meeting the Rising Demand for High-Performance Glass
The opening of this facility comes at a time when India’s solar energy market alone is projected to grow from USD 10.4 billion in 2023 to USD 24.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.4%. Additionally, the demand for advanced coatings in architectural and automotive applications is increasing as global infrastructure and sustainability initiatives drive adoption of more efficient glass technologies.
With this expansion, Pellucere Technologies continues to position itself as a trusted global partner for manufacturers seeking the highest-quality, performance-driven coatings for glass applications.
About Pellucere Technologies
Headquartered in Texas, USA, Pellucere Technologies is a global leader in advanced nano coatings forsolar, architectural, automotive, and industrial glass applications. With manufacturing facilities in the USA, Germany, and now India, Pellucere is committed to delivering industry-leading innovations that enhance efficiency, durability, and sustainability in glass manufacturing.
For more information, visit www.pelluceretechnologies.com.
