Aquaspersions-Haycolour in strategic South Asia manufacturing, distribution partnership

Aquaspersions Group, a leading global provider of water-based chemical dispersions, has entered into a strategic licensing and distribution partnership with Haycolour, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC.

Haycolour will manufacture chemical dispersions, under the Aquaspersions licence, for supply into latex industries, including gloves, mattresses, balloons and rubber toys in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.  

A state-of-the-art chemical dispersion facility – the first of its kind in Sri Lanka – will be established by Haycolour in Kalutara, to service local markets within the region. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 5, 2025, attended by the senior representatives of both organisations. The facility is scheduled to be operational by 4Q 2025 and will deploy Aquaspersions’ cutting-edge process technology and formulations. 

Haycolour will also act as the exclusive distributor of Aquaspersions’ full product portfolio in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh. 

Aquaspersions is a leading innovator in aqueous dispersions and emulsions of polymer, biopolymer, anti-oxidant and curative additives for numerous end-markets, including rubber and latex-based products. 

Aquaspersions Group CEO David Johnson said, “The combination of our technology and the market reach of Haycolour will enable us together to extend our presence and grow within the region.”

Haycolour and Hayleys Aventura Managing Director Wasaba Jayasekera said, “By bringing advanced technology and international best practices to local production, we are confident this venture will create significant value for our regional markets while reinforcing our commitment to innovation, quality and sustainable growth.”