OrthoLite Opens New Foaming Plant in India

AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (September 22, 2025) – OrthoLite announced the official opening of the OrthoLite Foaming Plant in India. OrthoLite said this key milestone marks a significant step forward in its strategy to localize the entire product creation process from end to end while strengthening its service and production capabilities to better support regional and global brand partners.

Led by Country General Manager Vikash Bajargyan, the new facility brings OrthoLite’s signature comfort and performance foams to the heart of India’s vibrant footwear manufacturing region. With a modular plant design, the facility enables rapid scaling and agility to meet dynamic market needs. Local production reduces lead times and enhances supply chain resilience, while OrthoLite’s global quality standards ensure consistency and excellence across every batch.

“Our team in India is excited to deliver faster turnaround and unmatched product quality, directly aligned with OrthoLite’s global standards. By investing locally, we’re able to provide more responsive service and sustainable solutions for our partners throughout the region,” said Bajargyan.

The plant will emphasize sustainability in all operations — including energy-efficient production, waste and water stewardship, and circular practices that help minimize environmental impact. An on-site laboratory ensures rigorous quality control and dedicated safety modules support a culture of looking out for its people and the planet. 

OrthoLite India will focus on ensuring consistency across all foam formulations, assuring the highest standards while qualifying new programs, reducing scrap, and launching advanced digital monitoring tools for transparency and reliability. With this strategic expansion, the company is positioned to deliver high-performance comfort solutions locally for global brands.

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