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PennWhite Limited Celebrates 40 Years of I…

PennWhite Limited Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Service

29 September 2025

PennWhite Limited, a global leader in foam control solutions through its FoamDoctor® brand, proudly marks its 40th anniversary this year. It celebrates four decades of a commitment to provide control, efficiency and peace of mind to its customers.

Founded in 1985, PennWhite began by trading chemicals over the phone from a kitchen table. Over the past 40 years, the company has grown into a formulator and manufacturer of a range of specialist chemicals, including foam control agents, silicone emulsions, lubricants and surface coatings. PennWhite products are now sold in over 50 countries and the business remains focused on its founding mission of making the lives of its customers easier.

“Reaching our 40th anniversary is a testament to the hard work of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the strength of our business partnerships,” said Tobias Tasche, CEO of PennWhite. “We are proud of our past and excited about the future. Since acquiring PennWhite in late 2022, Manali Petrochemicals have supported our global growth through investment in our UK base and a new plant in India, which we are developing to satisfy emerging demand for premium specialist chemistry in that region.”

“We’re especially grateful to our customers,” Tobias continued, “we’ve worked closely with them, often on site, to understand their needs and provide effective solutions to their problems. This collaboration has been very important to the success of PennWhite and its customers. Each new challenge drives innovation and makes sure that we continually improve as a business.”

As PennWhite looks to the next 40 years, its commitment remains the same: delivering excellence in both service and products, driving progress through innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of its customers, employees and community.

About PennWhite Limited
PennWhite is a leading manufacturer and supplier of speciality chemicals, including foam control agents sold under the FoamDoctor® brand, silicone oils and of other speciality chemicals sold to more than 50 countries.

PennWhite Limited is a subsidiary of Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL), a company listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock exchange of India Limited, India’s only integrated manufacturer of polyols and a part of AM International, Singapore. PennWhite manufacture over 200 products – from high-quality foam control agents to high-performance lubricants, surface coatings, release agents and silicone emulsions. The products service the needs of long-term customers in over 50 countries in a wide range of applications, like food and beverage processing, wastewater treatment, recycling, printing, upstream and downstream oil, coatings, manufacturing and construction.

PennWhite India Private Limited was established in February 2024 as a 100%-owned subsidiary of PennWhite Limited, a company based in the UK with a 40-year history. PennWhite India is constructing a manufacturing plant in Oragadam (Chennai) which will open later in 2025.

Media Contact:
David Bullock
david@pennwhite.co.uk
www.pennwhite.co.uk

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