Milestones

Landmarks Of An Illustrious Journey

Zinc oxide by PCIPL
2020

  • Formation of subsidiary in USA: Prakash Chemicals America Inc. (PCA)
  • Received award for Excellence in Exports by FIEO, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India

  • ICIS Ranks PCIPL Amongst Top 20 in Middle East and Africa, Top 50 in South America, and Top 150 in the world

2019
2019

  • 4th Trishul Award: Highest Category National Award for export excellence
  • Received Gujarat’s Best Employer award from CHRO

  • ISO certification - Quality Management System – ISO 9001:2015 and Environment Management System - ISO 14001:2015
  • Opened R&D and Application Development Centre

2018
2017

  • Established three unique business units - ACE, MAX & PRO Series
  • 3rd Trishul award: Highest Category National Award for export excellence

  • ICIS ranks PCIPL amongst top 100 distribution companies in Africa, Middle East & Asia

2017
2016

  • ICIS ranks PCIPL amongst top chemical companies of the world
  • Dahej SEZ Unit - Opening of global facility - quality control lab, repackaging &  formulation

  • Europe subsidiary receives Fami-Qs certification
  • 2nd Trishul award: Highest Category National Award for export excellence

2015
2013

  • 1st Trishul award: Highest Category National Award for export excellence

  • Formation of subsidiary in East Africa: Prakash Chemicals East Africa Pvt. Ltd., Kenya (PCEA), Establishment of Caustic Soda Lye facility at Thika, Kenya

2011
2010

  • Inception of PCIPL’s new subsidiary in Netherlands: Prakash Chemicals Europe B.V., The Netherlands (PCEBV)

  • Repacking & blending of solid & liquid chemicals in India

2008
2007

  • First time entry in specialty chemicals through Contract Manufacturing of Chlorotoluene  & Chloroparaffins

  • Inception of PCIPL’s subsidiary company in UAE: Prakash Chemicals Middle East FZE, U.A.E. (PCME)

2004
2002

  • Formation of an export focus company of the group: Establishment of Prakash Chemicals International Pvt. Ltd. (PCIPL)

  • Prakash Group – New Identity, New logo

2001
1998

  • Further diversified operation in Polymer Business

  • Started exports of various chemicals including highly hazardous cargos

1996
1993

  • Started imports & global sourcing of chemicals in India

  • Pioneered 1st export of Formic Acid in ISO tanks from India

1992
1991

  • 1st Merchant Export Award from Government of India

  • Pioneered 1st export of Caustic Soda flakes from India

1989
1987

  • Group’s foray  & diversification from Bulk Chemicals to Dyestuff & Pigment business

  • First to supply Caustic Soda in railway wagons: a logistical excellence in those times

1983
1980

  • Introduction to range of Bulk Chemicals in Indian Markets: Representation of Navine  Florine, India

  • Introduction to range of Bulk Chemicals in Indian Markets: Representation of GACL, India

1977
1970

  • Formation of  focussed Chemical Company of the Group: Inception of Prakash Chemicals

  • Establishment of chemical warehouse at Ranoli, Vadodara, India

1967
1966

  • Prakash Group’s foray into chemicals: Representation of Standard Alkalies, India

  • Inception of Kalpana Traders (A distribution company)

1957
1950

  • Inception of Kalpana Store (A stationery shop)