The industrial paints and coatings industry is crucial in protecting manufactured goods, machinery, equipment, and infrastructure across sectors like manufacturing and construction. Designed to endure extreme conditions, these coatings shield assets from corrosion, wear, and chemicals, ultimately extending their lifespan. With innovations such as high-performance water-based coatings, powder coatings and self-healing smart coatings, the industry continues to evolve, responding to the demand for eco-friendly solutions like low-VOC and water-based products.
Empowera Technorganics, a family-owned company founded in 1992, has emerged as a leader in this field. Originally focused on textile auxiliaries, the firm now manufactures specialty emulsions and adhesives for various industries, including paints, printing, packaging, footwear, construction and more. By prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and customer value, Empowera Technorganics continues to advance its position as a key player in the industrial adhesives and coatings market.
Customized Chemical Solutions
Empowera Technorganics specializes in delivering high-quality, customized chemical solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs, especially in the packaging industry. Committed to rigorous quality control, the firm adheres to both Indian and international standards, ensuring products meet Indian, European and the U.S. regulatory benchmarks. This attention to global standards supports the company’s products in packaging applications for export markets.
Focusing on customer-specific requirements, the firm collaborates closely with clients to develop solutions that align with their unique performance goals and sustainability ambitions. For example, in a recent project with a major packaging client, Empowera Technorganics developed a sustainable, recyclable packaging solution with specialized barrier properties for plastic-free chocolate packaging, showcasing their commitment to eco-friendly innovation and product excellence.
The company places a strong emphasis on sustainability, integrating green chemistry principles into its manufacturing processes. The company actively seeks bio-based raw materials whenever feasible, balancing this commitment with market competitiveness. For instance, while high-cost bio-based materials may not be suitable for all products, Empowera incorporates them wherever possible to support eco-friendly sourcing.
“We have also developed an innovative waste management system tailored to water-based products. By recycling reactor cleaning water directly into production, we minimize wastewater and reduce overall resource consumption. This approach not only lowers operational costs but also decreases the environmental footprint across the value chain”, speaks Nikhil Mahajan, SVP (Strategy & Finance), Empowera Technorganics.
Innovation with Purpose
Empowera Technorganics' unique strength lies in its commitment to innovation and a values-driven approach rooted in community and country. With a philosophy influenced by spiritual beliefs and a sense of responsibility, the company aims to create products that benefit not just clients but also employees, their families and society as a whole.
This commitment to doing what’s right, combined with an emphasis on sustainable development and customer-centric innovation, sets the firm apart from competitors who often prioritize financial gains over broader, impactful contributions.
“Our future roadmap is driven by two key priorities, namely environmental sustainability and advancing industry technology and standards for a greener India. The first focus area involves developing eco-friendly products for food packaging, with a particular emphasis on water-based barrier coatings. These innovative coatings aim to replace plastics currently being used in food packaging, providing paper-based solutions that repel oil and water while being fully recyclable and biodegradable.
Collaborating with partners across Europe and Australia, we have developed coatings that maintain packaging integrity without the lasting environmental impact of traditional plastic”, adds Nikhil Mahajan. The second priority is a commitment to serving India, developing new products with an aim to minimize imports in various industries and aligning Empowera Technorganics' product development with national standards to support sustainable practices and reduce waste within the country’s packaging landscape.
