Actega expands sealant manufacturing in Asia with new production facility in China

Actega, a manufacturer of speciality coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the printing and packaging industries, has announced the establishment of a new sealant production facility at its existing Foshan site in Guangdong Province, China. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of September 2026. The facility is intended to bring high-performance sealant solutions closer to customers operating in the Asian metal packaging market by integrating local production, sales, and technical service capabilities within a single regional hub.

The new production platform will manufacture both premium and standard sealant grades for food and beverage can applications. According to the company, customers will benefit from shorter supply chains, improved responsiveness, and the ability to source sealants, compounds, and coatings from a single partner. The Foshan facility is also embedded within Actega’s broader regional network, which includes a recently opened office and application laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand.

Digital monitoring and process transparency for can makers

As part of the investment, customers will gain access to a digital solution for monitoring and managing sealant film weights. The company states that this tool enables greater process transparency, optimised material consumption, and improved production consistency, supporting can makers in protecting uptime and maximising operational efficiency.

Dr Teresa Ramos, Head of Global Market Management, Cans B&B, Business Line Metal Packaging Solutions at Actega, commented on the investment: “This investment demonstrates our ambition to bring global expertise closer to our customers and our long-term commitment to the Asian market – a region defined by dynamic growth, evolving consumer demands, and an increasingly competitive metal packaging landscape. By combining local production, technical service, digital technologies, and a broad portfolio of packaging solutions, we are positioning ourselves precisely where our customers need us and creating real added value for regional can makers as they prepare for future growth.”

Technology transfer from Spain underpins local sealant production

The new facility builds on a technology transfer initiative between Actega’s Global Sealants Hub, Actega Artística in Spain, and Actega Foshan. The transfer encompasses proven formulations, advanced production technologies, and standardised global manufacturing processes. According to the company, this follows the successful establishment of sealant production capabilities in Brazil and the United States, and represents the next step towards a global sealants production platform.

To support the rollout, Actega has established training programmes at its sites in China and Thailand, aimed at building a regional technical service team capable of delivering process optimisation and application support to customers. Richard To, Managing Director of Actega Foshan, stated: “The new production platform represents an important milestone for our business in Asia. By manufacturing sealants locally and leveraging knowledge transferred from our global sealants hub, we can synchronize our capabilities with the fast-paced demands of the regional market.”

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