About Us

Mechemco is a technology driven group with a mission of developing and implementing new technologies to facilitate rapid growth of the Composites Industry. Mechemco is a leading manufacturer of Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Vinyl Ester Resins, Gel Coats and Adhesives in India with a strong international presence in western countries with the brand name of Mechster®, Mechster™Plus, MechAdd™. Mechemco's Executives form a very well-knit family of highly talented, professionally qualified experienced individuals working in synergy to coordinate and optimally run the operations of Manufacturing, R & D, Technical Services, Distribution, as well as Applications Development.

Mechemco is proud of complete in-house development of all its resin products, offering over 200 different grades of Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Vinyl Ester Resins, Specialty Resins and Gel Coats, Adhesive Putty and Specialty Additives. Mechemco's products serve the entire spectrum of the composites and casting industry and to some extent coating and other industries. With a substantial share of our business coming from Exports, Mechemco has a strong international presence with customers located in North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, South Asia & South-East Asia.

R&D

R & D and Technical Services Team of Mechemco are the backbone of the organization. The R & D team has always been successful in tailoring the resins to suit the specific needs of customers' end applications. There is also a continuous collaboration with India's Premier Institutes of Excellence, viz., ICT, Mumbai and Indian Institute of Technology for R & D as well as evaluation of parts and products to enhance the confidence and ensure quality of our products.

Quality

R & D and Technical Services Team of Mechemco are the backbone of the organization. The R & D team has always been successful in tailoring the resins to suit the specific needs of customers' end applications. There is also a continuous collaboration with India's Premier Institutes of Excellence, viz., ICT, Mumbai and Indian Institute of Technology for R & D as well as evaluation of parts and products to enhance the confidence and ensure quality of our products.

Facilities

Plant 1: Mechemco Resins Pvt Ltd, Addl. Patalganga (near Nhava Sheva Port): Commissioned in 2021, this site is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and is strategically located just 60 km from Mumbai Port. The manufacturing capacity of this plant is approximately 25000 MTA of Unsaturated Polyester, Vinyl Ester Resins, Gelcoats, Flame Retardant Resins, Adhesives, etc.

Plant 2: Mechemco Industries, Dombivli: Located approx 45 km from Mumbai City, the manufacturing capacity of this plant is approximately 7500 MTA of Unsaturated Polyester, Vinyl Ester Resins, Gelcoats, Flame Retardant Resins, Adhesives, etc.

Plant 3: Network Polymers Pvt Ltd, Tarapur, Maharashtra: This plant was commissioned in 1993 and is located approx. 120 km from Mumbai City. This plant has a manufacturing capacity of approx. 10000 MTA of Unsaturated Polyester Resins, FR Resins & Gelcoats.

Contributing to Composites Industry

Mechemco has been actively participating in the activities of FRP Institute and All India Reinforced Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIRPMA) to promote growth of Composites. Mechemco has been supporting International Conference and Exhibition of Reinforced Plastics (ICERP) held biennially in India. Mechemco is also a founder member and chief coordinator of Polyester Resin Manufacturers' Association (PRMA). Mechemco is an active member of The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) thus representing and promoting the Composites related activities of PLEXCONCIL.

Journey of Mechemco

2021

Commissioning of New plant at Patalganga

2016

Combined Installed Capacity reached 25,000 TPA

2014

Lloyd’s Approval for Mechster® Resins

2011

ISO 9001: 2008 Certification

2009

Expansion for Mechemco Resins Pvt. Ltd. to increase production capacity to ~ 18,000 TPA

2005

Start-up of Mechemco Resins Pvt. Ltd. with 10,000 TPA installed capacity and commissioned with a provision to double the capacity

2003

Exclusive Distributorships of different International Brands of Release Agents, Surface Tissues and Various other Accessories for Composite Industry

2000

Set up of Customer Care Centre at Royal Thermoset Pvt. Ltd.

1999

Exclusive Distributorship in India for Glass-Craft Inc., USA (now Graco Inc.)

1995

Launched Solid Surface Resins, Regular Exports to Southeast Asia commenced

1993

First Export of Mechster® Resins

1990

Introduction of Vinyl Ester Resins

1988

Setting up of In-house R & D Facility at Mechemco Industries

1983

Mechemco Industries Established by Mr. Pradip Thakkar with a modest production capacity of 360 TPA