Huntsman is continuing to invest in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovation to the textile industry. Huntsman’s patented technology, which is used in Huntsman’s Novacron Super Black G and Novacron Super Black R dyes, is a valuable innovation for producing deep black shades.
Huntsman is a publicly traded manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. The company’s chemical products are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. Huntsman operates more than 75 manufacturing and R&D facilities in approximately 30 countries and employs approximately 10,000 associates within its four distinct business divisions.
Huntsman Textile Effects is a leading provider of high quality dyes and chemicals to the textile and related industries. The company has operations in more than 90 countries and six primary manufacturing facilities in six countries (China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Thailand). It develops solutions and innovative products with intelligent effects, such as durable water repellents, color fastness, sun protection or state-of-the-art dyes which reduce water and energy consumption.
The per capita use of the company’s products in India is very low, but the company sees significant headroom to grow. Huntsman is looking at manufacturing and exporting out of India to the Middle East, Africa and neighboring countries. Apart from India, it has a significant presence in Bangladesh as its textile effect products are exported in large volumes.