20 microns

[Audio] 20 Microns Limited is India's largest producer of white minerals offering innovative products in the field of Functional fillers, Extenders, and Specialty chemicals. 20 Microns Limited is the pioneer in the field of Industrial Minerals in India, bringing the organized concept of Micronization and tapping various different Industrial Micronized and Sub-Micronized Minerals under its portfolio. The company is principally involved in the trading of calcium carbonate. The company's white minerals are used in paint and powder coating, plastic, textiles, rubber, paper textiles, and sealants industry. The company is a multi-product company catering to across-sectioning of the industry across the globe. With the best manufacturing practices and state-of the-art Research and Development center, the international business forms one-fourth of the company says business with a strong presence in more than 47 countries across Europe, Africa, Australia and the Asia Pacific. 20 Microns Limited was incorporated on June 29, 1987, as a private limited company with the name 20 Microns Private Limited. The company was promoted by Bhanubhai B. Patel, Anant K. Kamdar & Chandresh S. Parikh. They were the Pioneer in the Mineral Industry and established themselves as one of the top five Mineral manufacturers in India. On October 4, 1988, the company commenced its commercial operations by setting up an industrial unit at Waghodia, Gujarat, with an annual capacity of 2,400 Metric Tons. Also, they ventured into Micronized Minerals for Paints. In the year 1990, the company invested in expanding the Micronising process and R&D facilities..

[Audio] In the year 1991, the company increased the production capacity to 17,000 Ton Per Annum at Waghodia ( Gujarat). In the year 1992, they acquired Dolomite Mines ( Lease) at Chotta Udaipur (Gujarat). In the year 1994, they further increased the production capacity by 17,000 Ton Per Annum at Waghodia in Gujarat. The company acquired a mining lease of China Clay in the Kutch district. On January 17, 1994, the company was converted into a public limited company, and the name was changed to 20 Microns Limited. In the year 1995, the company installed a new unit at Vadadla in Gujarat with a production capacity of 18,000 Ton Per Annum. In 1996, they acquired the mining lease of Dolomite in Chotta Udaipur in Gujarat. During the year next year, they acquired Mining Lease for China Clay at Mamuara, Kutch (Gujarat). In the year 1998, they further acquired the Mining Lease of Calcite in the Sirohi District of Rajasthan. In the year 1999, the company introduced value-added products for pigment replacement. Hi-tech Minerals Private Limited, Fi-Microns & Minerals Private limited, Aric Industrial Products Private limited, and Fi-Minerals Private Limited were amalgamated with the company..

[Audio] The entire process of amalgamation was completed between 1998 and 2002. In the year 2003, B.B Parikh disassociated from the company. In the year 2001, the company installed a new plant at Alwar in Rajasthan with an installed capacity of 6,000 Ton Per Annum. In the year 2005, the company acquired land at Tirunelveli and set up a unit with a capacity of 10,000 metric tons per annum for manufacturing china clay. During the year 2007- 08, the company increased the production capacity of Dry Ground Minerals by 6,000 metric tons to 67,600 metric tons. During the year 2008- 09, the company increased the production capacity of Dry Ground Minerals and Speciality Chemicals by 1,800 metric tons and 750 metric tons, respectively to 3,150 metric tons and 69,400 metric tons. On October 6, 2008, the company shares were listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the National Stock Exchange Limited. In February 25, 2009, 20 Microns SDN BHD became a subsidiary of the company by virtue of allotment of 154,924 equity shares of MYR 1 each (constituting 99.9% of the total paid-up capital of the said company) to the company. During the year 2009- 10, the company increased the production capacity of Dry Ground Minerals, Wet Ground Minerals, China Clay Hydrous and Speciality Chemicals by 11,100 metric tons, 7,200 metric tons and 4,350 metric tons, respectively to 85,500 metric tons, 33,500 metric tons and 7,500 metric tons..

[Audio] In February 2010, the company acquired 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited, pursuant to which they said the company became a subsidiary of the company. The company expects robust growth in existing Products and contribution of new products by adopting certain strategies, namely Expansion of Mineral Portfolio by adding new products and expansion of Geographical locations by acquiring Mines and infrastructure facilities in Mineral-rich countries in the Middle East & South East Asia. The company also plans to invest in Windmills in near future for some of its operations with higher access to winds. Their global reach through wide customer and distributor network with expanding global footprint through subsidiaries, as well as their focus on newer segments of Construction Chemicals, Herbal Medicines and Mineral Based Agriculture products, is helping them diversify to contribute to the available market opportunities. The Company has a strong presence across the country with dedicated regional divisions for commercial distribution and technical assistance, along with a vast network and infrastructure. Its products touch your everyday life in more ways than one..

[Audio] About Founder member Mr. Chandresh S. Parikh, 6th March 1946 to 9th June 2021, Founder & Ex Chairperson of 20 Microns Group of companies, was a self-effacing and grounded personality who led the company for over three decades never under the shadow of the limelight. He was a true leader, a passionate entrepreneur & the pioneer in introducing the concept of micronized minerals and functional fillers in India. He has always optimistically guided 20 Microns Limited & its group companies with his techno-commercial skills, his humble attitude and his focused approach towards building this business over the years and contributing to gaining global recognition in the field of Industrial Minerals through his vision. His vision for 20 Microns has led the company to manufacture a series of various different minerals and functional additives under its umbrella through tapping various resources in India which were untapped and realizing their true potential contributing to the growth and development of the overall Mineral Industry. He has always promoted new innovative ideas for the development and processing of minerals from Ultrafine to Sub-micron to Nano-sizing technology in the Industrial Minerals space. Under his able leadership and continued guidance through his technical background and commercial acumen, 20 Microns Limited and its Group.

[Audio] companies have successfully become one of India's largest producers of Functional Minerals and constantly expanded the business by acquiring and operating various mineral assets in India and globally, rendering optimum satisfaction to all its customers around the globe. His philosophy and work ethic has created a disciplined culture in the company encompassing Industrial growth, Advancement & Modernization of Technology. His contribution to the industry is well recognized by global organizations. He is regarded as one of the visionaries of the MAKE IN INDIA initiative in the field of non-metallic specialty industrial minerals creating more employment and newer products based in India and created through resources in India. He was extremely passionate about social causes and undertook several generous activities by creating 20 Microns Foundation and personally overlooking the activities, especially in the area of health and education of juveniles and creating awareness about Diabetes and various other ailments by conducting various free camps. He had played a pivotal role in the success of the 20 Microns Group, a story he has scripted with his vision, dynamism and dedication. Mr. Chandresh S. Parikh, with his innovative insight, business acumen and hard work, commenced the Commercial Operations of 20 Microns on 4th October 1987 by setting an industrial space in Waghodia - Gujarat..

[Audio] His ideas and process of micronisation was novel in the Indian market during that era in the late 80s, and the innovative products churned out were well accepted by the leading industries in India. 20 Microns has grown under his leadership and is now a major brand recognized globally. 20 Microns is always eager to adopt innovative approaches inspired by the spirit of our founder Shri Chandresh Parikh. Today 20 Microns group is also a diversified company ventured into various segments of Construction Chemicals and Mineral Based Agriculture Products. The Philosophy of 20 Microns has always been to grow with integrity, innovation, excellence and increased velocity by jointly working with our shareholders, partners, customers, vendors and service providers. It's Leadership Team..

[Audio] 20 microns comprises a mix of Executive and Non-Executive Members in the Leadership Team. Where Mr. Rajesh C. Parikh is the Chairman & Managing Director. He has graduated with a First Class Degree in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, and he has also completed the Masters in Business Administration in Finance Stream. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company. He started his career with Jyoti Limited, a Vadodara-based Engineering Company, in the year 1994 as a Trainee Engineer and after that he was associated with the Company and held, on a part time basis, a few assignments for 2 new projects to be established for China Clay. At the age of 27 he joined the Board and was in charge of technical matters and Marketing of the product of the Company. His exposure to the consuming industries brought him insight into business and industry. Next is Mr. Atil C. Parikh, who is CEO & Managing Director Who holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Gujarat University. He then began his career working as a Management Trainee with 20 Microns Limited in 1999- 2000..

[Audio] CERTIFICATIONS of the company Being an internationally recognized company, 20 Microns is well known for its high-quality products and realization of customized services by relying on decades of experience in the industry and using state-of-the-art technologies across all areas and locations. They proudly are an ISO 9001: 2015 company working towards setting higher goals and standards in terms of product quality and certifications. The consistent quality of its products is monitored across all their QC labs at all their company locations, and the central analysis is carried out by the Central Quality Control Laboratory at the company headquarters, which is also responsible for defining standards and harmonized measuring methods, together with their adherence around the world. 20 Microns will continue to aspire to reach newer horizons and spread its wings with new product creations and newer markets through a strong foundation laid by Shri Chandresh Parikh and his vision to be accomplished by the 20 Microns Team in the coming years!.

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