Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML), inked agreements with technological expert Sulzer AG. Sulzer AG will provide polylactic acid (PLA) production technologies to support the establishment of India's inaugural bioplastics plant. Utilizing sugar cane as its primary feedstock, the facility aims to produce 75,000 tonnes of compostable, fully recyclable bioplastic annually, aligning with BCML's commitment to national sustainability objectives.

Sulzer's involvement encompasses the delivery of manufacturing technologies for critical process stages, including lactide synthesis, lactide purification, and polymerization. Sulzer stands as a global leader in supplying essential equipment for bioplastics production, boasting extensive expertise utilized in numerous PLA manufacturing plants worldwide, supported by a vast network of 160 top tier facilities and service centres across the globe.