Chemours Company FC, LLC (NYSE: CC), a global leader in specialty chemicals across Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials, entered a strategic manufacturing arrangement with SRF Limited, India’s diversified chemical conglomerate.
SRF’s Indian facility will produce fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers essential to Chemours’ global operations—bolstering supply chain agility without requiring upfront capital investment.
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The deal is expected to launch production within approximately 12 months to serve sectors such as semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, chemical processing, and oil & gas.
Parties Involved
Principal Party: The Chemours Company FC, LLC
Manufacturing Partner: SRF Limited
Legal Counsel:
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas – Structuring, documentation, competition law
AZB & Partners – Cross-border regulatory and structuring advisory
Legal Counsel & Deal Teams
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas — Counsel to Chemours
Soumya Srivastava, Partner (Lead)
Samaksh Khanna, Associate
Kaustav Kundu, Partner (Competition Law)
AZB & Partners — Cross-Border Counsel
Daksh Trivedi, Senior Partner
Sourya Donkada, Senior Associate
Aakaanksha Akella, Associate
Management Commentary
“This arrangement with SRF exemplifies our Pathway to Thrive strategy as we continue to shift our product mix to higher value applications, enhancing our position as a trusted supplier paired with our commitment to responsible manufacturing practices,” said Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours.
Strategic Significance
No-Capex Supply Security: Chemours gains flexible, reliable supply of critical materials without capital expenditures.
Complementary Expertise: The deal leverages SRF’s manufacturing prowess and Chemours’ advanced product technology.
Future-Focused Strategy: Aligns with Chemours’ sustainability and product premiumization goals under its Pathway to Thrive initiative.
Operational Agility: Expected production ramp-up within ~12 months, giving Chemours rapid regional supply capability.
Why It Matters
Global Industrial Trend: Demonstrates how chemical companies are shifting toward asset-light, strategic sourcing models.
- Market Impact: Ensures a stable supply of advanced materials crucial for high-growth industrial sectors.
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Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Readers should consult professionals before making decisions.
