Arvind PD Composites, the joint venture between Arvind Ltd. and P-D Glasseiden GmbH Oschatz, is entering a transformative new phase with the inauguration of its new production facility in the United Arab Emirates on February 15, 2026. Since its establishment in 2012, the company has emerged as a trusted global manufacturer of specialty glass fiber intermediates. The new plant, together with ongoing expansions in India, marks a significant leap in its strategy to meet rising international demand for high-performance technical textiles.
A Major Milestone: UAE Facility to Begin Operations in 2026
The commissioning of the UAE facility marks a historic moment, as Arvind PD Composites becomes the first manufacturer of non-crimp fabrics (NCF) in the country. The plant’s location in a globally connected hub enhances supply reliability and responsiveness, especially towards high-growth regions such as the USA, which is witnessing strong demand for advanced composite materials. Equipped with sophisticated multiaxial and maliwatt technologies, the facility is designed to manufacture complex, high-quality fabrics for sectors such as wind energy, marine engineering, construction, and automotive lightweighting.
This investment reinforces the joint venture’s larger mission—not simply manufacturing technical textiles, but engineering solutions tailored to the evolving needs of global industries.
Strengthening India’s Role in the Global Network
While the UAE expansion builds international reach, India continues to anchor the company’s production and development efforts. A recent visit by Managing Director Jöran Pfuhl marked the commissioning of two new multiaxial machines at the Gandhinagar campus. These machines enhance the portfolio’s versatility and strengthen supply to demanding markets, especially in North America.
A second facility in Gandhinagar is also progressing rapidly and will soon specialize in carbon fiber weaving. With initial equipment already installed, the site will further elevate India’s position as a center of excellence for advanced engineered textiles. The traditional machine inauguration ceremony underscored the spirit of cooperation and shared pride between Indian and German teams.
Technical Textiles: The Backbone of Modern Engineering
Glass-fiber–based textiles produced by Arvind PD Composites play a pivotal role in modern industrial applications. Their inherent stiffness, tensile strength, low weight, and resistance to temperature and chemicals make them indispensable in composite structures and engineered systems. Though invisible in the final product, glass fiber is central to performance—used in everything from wind turbine blades and automotive parts to insulation systems, industrial machinery, and chemical processing environments.
The company’s expertise lies in precisely configuring weave patterns, fabric weights and finishes to match customer processes. This approach ensures superior mechanical consistency and compatibility during downstream manufacturing. Whether in fabrics, mats or NCFs, Arvind PD Composites delivers high-performance intermediates that serve as the foundation for advanced engineered components.
India’s Expanding Influence in Technical Textiles
India is increasingly recognized as a critical growth market for technical textiles. With rising investments in composite applications and growing domestic consumption, the country offers enormous opportunities for expansion. Arvind PD Composites’ long-term commitment to India—spanning technology upgrades, new capacity additions and deeper customer engagement—has strengthened the nation’s capabilities in both traditional and emerging applications.
The collaboration between Arvind and Oschatz Glas has consistently emphasized innovation, sustainability and globally competitive manufacturing. As industries worldwide look for stronger, lighter and more sustainable materials, demand for engineered glass fiber textiles continues to rise.
The inauguration of the UAE facility and the expansion of production capabilities in India signal a decisive step forward for Arvind PD Composites. By broadening its geographic presence and deepening its technological strengths, the company is equipped to serve global markets with greater agility and precision. Its focus on engineering excellence, product innovation and customer partnerships positions it at the forefront of the fast-evolving technical textiles landscape.
As industries shift toward advanced composites, lightweight structures and more sustainable solutions, Arvind PD Composites is poised to play a defining role in shaping the future—quietly powering innovation with materials that may be invisible in the final product but are indispensable in performance.
