OrthoLite Lays the Foundation for Localized Foaming Capabilities in India

AMHERST, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OrthoLite, a global leader in sustainable footwear solutions, is proud to announce the official opening of the OrthoLite Foaming Plant in India. This key milestone marks a significant step forward in OrthoLite’s strategy to localize the entire product creation process from end to end while strengthening our 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.

About OrthoLite®

OrthoLite is the world’s leading supplier of open-cell foam technology found in more than 550 footwear brands across all categories of footwear and is the first name in comfort and performance foams. OrthoLite also is the innovator and creator of Cirql®, the sustainable materials solutions provider that provides footwear brands and their factory partners with lower impact, circular options in materials. OrthoLite has a stalwart commitment to an ongoing journey toward producing excellence with less-impactful manufacturing practices. The company also has a long-standing history of meaningful partnerships and sponsorships that demonstrate a dedicated commitment to supporting its customers, consumers, brand partners and the footwear industry. OrthoLite is the Official Insole sponsor of the New York Yankees, supporter of Textile Exchange, and is a founding supporter of the Two Ten Foundation. Stay up to date with company news by visiting OrthoLite.com and following OrthoLite on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. To learn more about the benefits of OrthoLite, visit www.ortholite.com.