CCL Design Unveils State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, India
30 April 2024: The New Site is now Fully Functional with the Latest Manufacturing Technology, which Equips the Company to Deliver a Wide Range of Fully Customizable Products and Solidify its Presence in the Region; Presenting d Detailed Perspective.
CCL Design is a trusted partner to the world’s leading consumer electronics, automotive and industrial brands. The organisation has a global manufacturing infrastructure which spans Europe, the Americas, Greater China and ASEAN region.
Unrivalled Capabilities
CCL Design’s core manufacturing competencies include:
- Printing
- Functional and Decorative Coatings
- Laminating
- Cutting
- 3D Forming
- Injection Moulding
- Automation & Assembly
across 32 manufacturing sites, many of which feature clean room manufacturing environments.
CCL Design’s Asian presence includes a Design and Technical site in South Korea and 8 manufacturing sites, including the latest state-of-the-art facility in India. The new Chennai facility has been purpose-built to meet the growing needs of the organisation’s customer base across the region and is a key part of CCL Design’s ongoing expansion strategy in Asia.
CCL Design’s Director of Technical Projects, Billy Hutchison, who spearheaded the Chennai facility’s launch, said “Our new site is now fully functional and boasts the latest manufacturing technology. This equips us to deliver a wide range of fully customizable products, including durable and graphic labels, smart and intelligent labels, HMI assemblies, precision die-cuts, and decorative inlays. We’re thrilled to solidify our presence in the region and our plans for 2024 and beyond involve expanding our current capabilities.”
Material Science & Design Expertise
In addition to their significant manufacturing capabilities, at the heart of CCL Design is a deep expertise in chemistry and the materials science needed to solve evolving commercial design challenges. Driven by the need for rapid product launches, the company develops customized materials and coatings in-house, ensuring timely delivery of unique components and assemblies to their valued customers. The global Design & Technical Centres support customers with prototyping, and application testing, enabling successful new product introductions.
Sustainable Innovation
CCL Design is dedicated to incorporating sustainability practices across all aspects of its operations. In 2023 CCL Design launched a PFAS-free acrylic foam bonding tape, the result of three years of dedicated research and development by their specialist team in the Netherlands. The 5400 LSE series features primer-free adhesion to plastics, ultra-strong bond to PP, and superb bonding to automotive paints.
Earlier this year their environmentally friendly zinc-based battery played a crucial role in the launch of the innovative Saga Card, setting a new standard for secure efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals worldwide.
The organisation strives to minimize waste, reduce their carbon footprint, and implement resource and energy efficient technologies across its manufacturing base. Collaborating closely with suppliers, CCL Design promotes sustainable practices throughout its supply chain.
Make in India
India is rapidly becoming a global manufacturing hub, and CCL Design is well-positioned to capitalise on this growth opportunity. The new facility in Chennai reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to serving its growing customer base across the region with the highest quality printed, functional and decorative products.
CCL Design is committed to continuous innovation and is excited to bring new products and technologies to its automotive and consumer electronics customers in India.
For further information, connect with Sujai Kumar, Business Development Director .. sujaik@cclind.com / Valli Muthu, Site Operations & Technical Head .. vallim@cclind.com
