SK Minerals & Additives Limited, a manufacturer of feed, food and flame-retardant additives and supplier of specialty chemicals, has announced a major production capacity expansion at its Khanna facility near Ludhiana, Punjab.

The company has acquired an additional 10 acres of land to support the expansion, with a focus on scaling up flame-retardant and polymer compounding products. The move is driven by rising demand in domestic and international markets.

Mohit Jindal, Chairman & Managing Director, SK Minerals & Additives Limited, said, “Indian OEMs across sectors such as electrical appliances, cables & wires, plastics, automotive, and electric vehicles are increasingly facing challenges in accessing advanced materials and technical expertise required to meet evolving global safety and regulatory standards. Our vision is to position India as a global hub for advanced and sustainable fire safety solutions.”

Demand for next-generation Halogen-Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) solutions is growing across cables & wires, electrical appliances, electronics, composites and fibres.

According to industry estimates, the global flame retardants market is valued at over USD 8–9 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6–7 per cent over the next five years. The HFFR segment is expanding faster, at around 8–10 per cent CAGR, driven by stringent environmental regulations and a global shift towards non-toxic, low-smoke materials.

With the planned expansion, SK Minerals & Additives is positioned to capitalise on this demand. The company aims to evolve into a technology-driven partner for OEMs, helping them meet global compliance standards while improving safety, performance and sustainability.

Jindal added, “We are witnessing strong interest from industry stakeholders as fire safety gains increasing importance across sectors. This encouragement reinforces our commitment to scale up capabilities and deepen our technical engagement with customers.”

As part of the expansion, the company will establish a dedicated R&D facility focused on advanced fire safety solutions. The facility will support Indian manufacturers in meeting stringent international standards, particularly in the US and European markets.

Driven by innovation, SK Minerals & Additives is developing advanced technologies to reduce India’s reliance on imports and strengthen domestic capabilities in high-performance flame-retardant solutions.