First production of Levafix Blue CA in Gujarat (IND) successfully initiated
DyStar, respectively its Parent Company LongSheng Group (PRC) and Kira Industries (IND) have successfully produced the first bulk quantities Levafix Blue CA (a fluoro-triazine (TFT) reactive dye) at its joint venture plant Lonsen Kiri Chemical Industries Ltd at Gujarat (IND)
The production of Levafix Blue CA represents a milestone in establishing the manufacturing site of Levafix CA dyes in India and it requires complex, multi-step synthesis under high safety standards and conditions. The product range is DyStar’s high end reactive range for dyeing and printing of cotton and other cellulosic textiles and is earmarked to deliver excellent fastness performance and optimal dyeing characteristics with high fixation levels. Levafix CA applications are used to colour garments of trendsetting brands and retailers. Harry Dobrowolski, CEO of the DyStar Group commented: “This achievement concludes a long process of plant and product knowhow transfer”.