Strata Geosystems, a global leader in the soil reinforcement industry, has begun construction of its newest state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Gujarat aimed at meeting the growing demand for geotechnical products.
A vision for manufacturing superior quality products and building high performance structures inspired the setting up of the new Rs. 100-crore manufacturing plant.
Strata currently has a dominant share in the geogrid market in India. At current capacity levels, it will already contribute 8 million sqm of the estimated 17 million sqm domestic volume in 2017. However, under the Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the infrastructure sector in India has accelerated significantly. Geogrid demand is expected to reach nearly 19 million sqm in 2018. Strata’s new facility is being designed with a capacity of 20 million sqm in its first phase, which will be seamlessly scaled up to 30 million sqm by 2020. The new facility will help strengthen Strata’s existing value offering of providing integrated solutions in India, including geogrid supply, design and construction.
The 150,000 sq.ft. modern facility will house the next-generation of wide-width machines, adopt an advanced coating technology, and automate several material-handling activities. The grounds will also include a world-class field-testing facility and an advanced laboratory to mimic site conditions.
The opening of this plant in Q2 2018 is a milestone for the country’s technical textile sector and a key step towards global expansion for Strata.