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Alkali Metals
was incorporated on 17 April, 1968 as a private
limited company in Hyderabad, AP under the Companies Act, 1956 vide
Registration No. 01 – 01196. Subsequently it became a deemed public
limited company on 18 June, 1975 and then reconverted into a private
limited company on 6th October, 1976. Again on 6th July, 1977, the Company
became a deemed public company and the name was changed to Alkali Metals
Limited. The Company was re-converted into a private limited company on
10th November, 1986 with the original name being restored. On 29th July,
1992, the name was changed to Alkali Metals Limited The registered
office of the Company is situated at Plot B5, Block III, Industrial
Development Area (IDA), Uppal, Hyderabad - 500 039, AP.
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In a joint
venture with APIDC, the Company commenced the production of sodium
metal, with an installed capacity of 125 MT. There were only a few
manufacturers of sodium metal at that time and the technology was not
available easily. The Company developed the technology for sodium metal
based on in-house R & D capabilities and this was an achievement,
considering various hazards in the development and manufacture of the
same. The Company also has the distinction of developing technology for
the manufacture of Nuclear Grade sodium metal for usage in fast breeder
nuclear reactors for power generation. In the year 1986, APIDC exited
from the joint venture. Manufacture of sodium metal is power intensive.
With increasing power tariffs, imported sodium metal became more
attractive compared to the cost of indigenous production. The Company
diversified and built its product portfolio which can be classified into
the following three categories:
i. Sodium derivatives.
ii.
Pyridine derivatives.
iii. Fine chemicals.
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Technology for
these products was developed in-house which is an achievement,
considering hazardous process chemistry involved in the development and
manufacture of the same. These products find wide application and use in
various industries like the pharma, agro based products, pesticides,
explosives, bio technology products, electroplating chemicals.
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Currently, the
Company has three manufacturing facilities, Unit I, Unit II and Unit III. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004
certified, with installed capacities of 2,200 MT, 1,250 MT
and 1,250 MT respectively. The Company also set up a separate plant in Unit I for
recovery of hydrogen which could be re–deployed in the manufacturing
process, thus enabling energy conservation.
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Possessing a
distinct technology, developed in house, for manufacturing sodium
derivatives, the Company is a major player in the sodium derivatives
market. The products cater to both the domestic and overseas markets.
The Company’s offshoring capabilities in select chemistries is showcased
by the presence of some of the global pharma majors in its customer
kitty, Dr.Reddys laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Ranbaxy, Clariant, Matrix, Grannules India, Novasep, Siber Hegner etc.
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The Company also
has a dedicated R & D facility recognised by the Ministry of Science and
Technology, New Delhi. This facility operates through three modules,
being, a laboratory for gram level operation and research, a pilot plant
and a proving facility to upscale the production process from pilot
plant to a commercial scale and full fledged production.
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The Company has
been awarded a Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Export Performance
by CHEMEXCIL, Mumbai. It has also been awarded the Silver Trophy for the
Best Technology Development in Research & Development in the state of AP
by the FAPCCI, AP and Outstanding Performance in the field of Technology
by Uppal Industries Association, Hyderabad, AP. The Company has also
been conferred the status of “Export House” by DGFT, AP, GoI.
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Year |
Major event |
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1968 |
Incorporation
– commenced production of Alkali metals (Unit I), a Joint Venture
with APIDC. |
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1970 |
Started
commercial production of Sodium Metal – Became the first company to
manufacture Sodium Metal in Asia. |
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1986 |
APIDC exited
out of the Joint Venture, giving the Company complete operational
and management control. |
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1995 |
BS EN ISO
9002: 1994 certification for Unit I by Bureau Vistas, valid for
three years. |
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2000 |
ISO
14001:1996 certification for Unit I by Bureau Veritas, valid for
three years. |
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2002 |
ISO 9001:2000
certification for Unit I by Bureau Veritas, valid for three years.
Awarded the
Silver Trophy for “Best Technology Development in Research &
Development by an Industrial / Scientific Organisation in the State”
from FAPCCI, AP.
Awarded the
“Certificate of Merit for outstanding export performance in basic
inorganic and organic chemicals panel” during the year 2001 – 02 by
Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion
Council, Mumbai.
Company
accorded the status of “Export House” by DGFT, AP. |
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2003 |
Unit II
commenced active operations – accorded the status of 100% EOU by
Development Commissioner, Visakhapatnam SEZ
Awarded the
“Best Technology Award” for outstanding performance in the field of
technology from Uppal Industries Association, Hyderabad, AP.
Started to
focus on custom synthesis business and off shoring capability. |
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2004 |
Renewed the
ISO 14001:1996 certification for Unit I by Bureau Vistas, valid for
three years.
ISO 9001:
2000 and ISO 14001:1996 certifications by Bureau Vistas, given for
Unit I, extended to include Unit II.
Awarded the
“Best Export Performance Award” for the year 2003 – 04 in the state
by FAPCCI. |
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2005 |
Acquired
ownership of Unit II.
Renewed the
ISO 9001:2000 certification by Bureau Vistas for both the Units,
valid for three years.
Plant for
recovery of by – product, Hydrogen from Sodium Amide Plant, enabling
energy conservation |
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2006 |
ISO
14001:2004 certification by Bureau Vistas for both the units, valid
for one year. |
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2007 |
Renewed the
ISO 14001:2004 certification by Bureau Veritas for both the units,
valid for three years.
Certificate
of Recognition for “Export House”, renewed for another period of two
years |
| 2008 |
Renewed the
ISO 9001:2000 certification by Bureau Vistas for both the Units,
valid for three years.
Company shares are listed on BSE and NSE with effect from 6th Nov. 2008 |
| 2010 |
ISO
14001:2004 certification by Bureau Vistas for both the units, valid
for three years. |
| 2010 |
Started commercial oparations w.e.f 16th March 2010. Unit III - Parwada, Visakhapatnam. |
Major emphasis
will be given to the manufacturing technology. The process technology is
developed in house which will meet quality norms as per the requirement
of customers’ demand.
All employees
would be given good working environment, which will help in building a
good teamwork. Innovative ideas identified and suggested by employees
are implemented, which gives them a sense of belonging and spurs them to
excel in their area of working.
The Company is
committed to provide a safe, clean and healthy environment. The Company
will continuously strive to minimize the generation of waste water and
air emissions, thereby preventing pollution at source and that can be
achieved by adopting cleaner technologies, reducing the use of natural
resources and reusing & recycling wastes. The Company will continue
complying with all local and national environmental laws and
regulations, at all the times.
New product
development and process development is a continuous on going exercise
and experimenting in the development of new molecules for pharma
industry. With an established R & D facility already in place, the
Company intends to continue its focus on R & D, which it believes to be
the threshold of discovery of new products and processes.
The Company has
been in this line of business for almost four decades during which it
has gained expertise in handling hazardous processes and products
involving sodium based compounds and pyridine derivatives. It enjoys a
niche position with respect to its products and also number of players
in this market. There are a few Chinese companies producing similar
products apart from Rohm and Haas, USA and Rhone Poulenc, France. With
regard to amino pyridines, the major competitor within India is
Jubiliant Organosys Products. Reily, Belgium; Koci, Japan etc. are
the companies at international level who are also engaged in the
manufacture of amino pyridines.
The Company’s
core strength is in identification, evaluation, development and
optimisation of technology on industrial scale in a short lead time.
Technology focussed –
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Company is a fourty one year old company and has developed technology for
sodium metal based on it’s in – house R & D capability. (There
were only a few manufacturers of sodium metal at that time and the
technology was not available easily)
- The Company has the distinction of developing
technology for the manufacture of sodium metal for usage in fast breeder
nuclear reactors for power generation.
- The Company developed technologies for several
derivatives based on sodium metal, picoline and various other cyclic
compounds.
- Expertise in developing technologies for
products involving hazardous process chemistry
Products
- A product portfolio is spread over to 341 in member with high demand potential.
The products are building blocks in the manufacture of bulk drugs and pharma intermediates and many other sectors like agrochemicals, dyes.
- A leading
manufacturer of sodium azide, sodium amide etc.,
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Customers - Strong customer base with dependable customers in the
National and International markets. Relationships developed over a
period of three and a half decades.
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Reputation – Looked at by customers not only as a supplier but a
strategic partner – a source of reliable and high quality products.
Perhaps the largest and lone manufacturer for certain key products.
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Recovery / Recycling processes – Has one of its kind facility to recover
and recycle gaseous emissions from one plant, to be used as raw material
for other product. Has an unique Hydrogen recovery plant, built with its
own expertise and resulting in substantial savings in energy costs.
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Testing
and Analytical Facilities - Full fledged in-house testing facilities
with latest and modern test equipment and instrumentation lab.
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R & D -
Strong in-house R&D with requisite expertise and recognition as in-house
R&D unit by the Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. All
products are developed with in-house technology. ALKALI METALS spends,
on an average, 4 % - 5 % of its revenues on R & D for development of new
products and for improving the production practices.
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Expertise in process development and quick to
scale up commercial production with short lead time
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Expertise – Three and a half decades of experience in the chemical
industry has helped the company earn a reputation of being an expert in
handling hazardous chemicals and processes
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Certifications - ISO 9001 & 14001 certified company with strict
compliance to legal and regulatory requirements
- Export House - The Company's "Export House" is recognised by Director of General of Foreign Trade, Government of India.
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Versatile plants – The plants can be operated to manufacture a variety
of Sodium / Potassium based products as and when required with a minimum
expenditure
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More market potential for pyridine derivatives,
fine chemicals and cyclic compounds.
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More opportunities because of the increasing
trend of production outsourcing and contract manufacturing jobs moving
to India especially in the Pharma industry which is a key customer base.
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Ample scope for custom synthesis
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Indian market for fine chemicals and Pharmaceuticals to grow at higher
than GDP i.e. at about 10 % per annum.
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