Kerakoll inaugurates new production plant in Jaipur

The Group’s second facility in India involved an investment of €30 million and has an annual production capacity of 150,000 tonnes of adhesives for ceramic tile and natural stone installation.

Kerakoll Group, a Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp operating internationally in the construction and installation adhesives sector, has inaugurated its new production plant in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in northwestern India.

The site involved a total investment of €30 million (approximately 2.7 billion rupees) for the purchase of land and construction of the facility. With a total area of 51,000 sqm – including 28,000 sqm for production, warehousing and offices – the plant boasts an annual production capacity of 150,000 tonnes, with the potential to double this figure once fully operational. It will focus primarily on the production of cement-based adhesives for ceramic tile and natural stone installation.

This is Kerakoll’s second production site in India, where the company has been present since 2014 with a plant in Vadodara, Gujarat. Completed in under two years, the new facility is designed to meet the highly dynamic demands of the Indian market even more effectively, offering full national coverage with an efficient logistics presence in terms of delivery times and customer service. Jaipur is strategically positioned to serve northern India, located at the heart of a region with significant market potential. It lies close to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and benefits from excellent connectivity to the rest of India through the country’s longest highway and the rail network.

India is one of Kerakoll’s most important international markets. In 2023, the Group reported consolidated revenues of €33 million in the country, up from €31 million in 2022, with an average annual growth of 18% over the past five years. It currently holds a 7% share of the Indian market and aims to reach 10% within the next five years.

The Jaipur plant was built in accordance with Kerakoll’s advanced standards of sustainability and environmental responsibility. It is equipped with photovoltaic systems with an installed capacity of 1,185 kW capable of generating approximately 1,492 MWh of electricity annually (equivalent to the annual energy needs of 1,036 homes) and reducing carbon emissions by 1,268 tonnes per year. The facility uses 100% battery-powered forklifts and was designed to maximise natural lighting. It is also equipped with a rainwater harvesting system with a capacity of 670,000 litres per day during peak rainfall periods, equivalent to the annual water needs of around 150 families.

Fabio Sghedoni, Vice Chairman of Kerakoll Group, expressed great satisfaction with the investment in Jaipur, which follows the opening of the Mumbai headquarters and the Vadodara facility.

“This is another key milestone in our development plans for the Asia-Pacific region,” he said. “India is one of Kerakoll’s main targets for strategic development. Through the expansion and diversification of our production and commercial footprint, we aim to strengthen our leadership in the Indian construction market.”

The Sassuolo-based multinational continues its international expansion.

“India is a strategic market thanks to its rapid urbanisation, ambitious infrastructure plans and growing demand for sustainable building materials,” noted Marco Zini, Kerakoll’s Group CEO. “For years now, Kerakoll has seen India as a country to invest in as part of a responsible and long-term growth model.”

Kerakoll currently operates through three Business Units – Installation, Building and Surfaces – and in 2023 reported revenues of €774 million, of which 59% was generated in Italy and 41% abroad. It has a direct presence in 11 countries with 21 production facilities.