Siegwerk plant in Bhiwadi, India
Image via Siegwerk India website
India, 27 April 2024 – Siegwerk, a global manufacturer of printing inks for packaging applications, today announced the successful resumption of manufacturing operations at its Bhiwadi plant south of Gurgaon, following a recent fire incident on 10 April 2024. The company reported no casualties or injuries resulting from the fire and which prompted a swift and coordinated response from the Siegwerk ERT, the local fire brigade, and neighboring industries. Apparently, their remarkable collaboration enabled the timely containment of the fire, preventing significant damage to large parts of the plant.
With the 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.
Ashish Pradhan, CEO Siegwerk Asia
Commenting on Siegwerk’s response in the current situation, 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.”
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