Siegwerk Bhiwadi Plant resumes Manufacturing operations following Fire Incident
29 April 2024
Siegwerk, a leading provider of printing inks for packaging applications, today announced the successful resumption of manufacturing operations at its Bhiwadi plant following a recent fire incident. The company has reported no casualties or injuries resulting from the fire. The fire, which occurred on 10th April, prompted a swift and coordinated response from the Siegwerk ERT, the local fire brigade, and neighboring industries. Their remarkable collaboration enabled the timely containment of the fire, preventing significant damage to large parts of the plant.
With the unwavering commitment and expertise of all stakeholders, Siegwerk has been able to quickly get operations back on track in the unaffected areas of the plant and has restarted production. This is a significant milestone for Siegwerk to be able to manage customer requirements, both domestically and for their export business. Siegwerk has also forged additional production capacities, in partnership with industry collaborators. This proactive measure enhances the company's ability to meet burgeoning customer demand with agility and reliability.
Commenting on Siegwerk’s resilient response in the current situation, Mr. Ashish Pradhan, President, Siegwerk Asia said "We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support we have received from various stakeholders following the fire incident. Our resilience has been on full display in the past few days as we have tirelessly worked to ensure business continuity for all our customers, despite the challenges at our end. Our commitment to delivering safe products and exceptional services remains steadfast and we are more determined than ever to uphold the trust our customers have placed in us.”
Siegwerk reaffirms its dedication to maintain the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, ensuring the continued satisfaction of its customers and stakeholders.
About Siegwerk
Siegwerk is one of the leading global manufacturers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels. Based on 200 years of expertise, we provide customized solutions for all types of packaging needs - from functional and eye-catching to safe and sustainable. As a seventh-generation family business, we have long been aware of our responsibility for future generations. Under the motto “rethINK packaging”, we are therefore actively driving the transformation to a circular economy by developing eco-friendly solutions that enable packaging circularity. Here, 30+ country organizations and ~5,000 employees worldwide ensure consistent high-quality products and customized support around the world.
Learn more at www.siegwerk.com