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Inox Air Products Limited (India)
Inox Air Products Limited (India)
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Contents
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Page
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Executive Summary
Objectives
Chapter 1
10
Chapter 2
14
Chapter 3
25
Chapter 4
29
Chapter 5
34
Chapter 6
52
Chapter 7
INOX Facilities
57
Chapter 8
66
Suggestions
67
Conclusion
68
Limitations
69
Appendices
70
Bibliography
71
Wibliography
72
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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They have over 40 operating locations across the country including several tonnage air
separation plants owned by us for generation and distribution of various gases like Gaseous
and Liquid Oxygen, Gaseous and Liquid Nitrogen, Gaseous and Liquid Argon. Besides, we
also manufacture and supply Medical Gases, Ultra High Pure (UHP) Gases like Helium, Zero
Air, SF6, Hydrogen, Rare gases, Calibration Gases, Cryogenic and Non-Cryogenic Gas &
Liquid manufacturing Plants, Cryogenic tanks, Cylinders for export and domestic market etc.
For a particular gas requirement, we can have multiple solutions and can suggest the best
available option and the technology.
In PSA, they have this unique technology from M/s Air Products & Chemicals Inc. Of U. S.
A. With which Nitrogen gas can be produced with as low as 5-PPM Oxygen directly from
PSA plant i. E. Without any downstream purification/hydrogen in the process.
INOX Air Products Limited is a joint venture company in which the Jain family (former
owners of the Industrial Oxygen Company) and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) hold
an equal stake. All Air Products activities in India are channelled through this company.
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Head-quartered in Mumbai, INOX Air Products Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers of
industrial gases in India with 36 plants spread throughout the country. The company has a
workforce of approximately 1200 and has a turnover in excess of $100 Million .
INOX Air Products Ltd manufactures and supplies industrial gases including Oxygen,
Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, and speciality gas mixtures throughout
India.
INOX Air Products Ltd manufactures and supplies industrial gases including Oxygen,
Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, and speciality gas mixtures throughout
India.
ROUTE MAP
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SUPPLY NETWORK
Within India, INOX Air Products has a comprehensive network of depots and Sales centres
and distributors ready to deliver to your door.
INOX Air Products locations in India.
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OBJECTIVE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO INOX AIR PRODUCTS
INOX Air Products Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial gases in India. The
company manufactures and supplies industrial gases including Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium,
Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, and speciality gas mixtures throughout India.
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The company specializes in providing products, technologies and services to a vast crosssection of industries including the chemical, pharmaceutical, metals, steel, food, waste water
treatment, cement, glass, textiles, paint, medical and pulp and paper sectors.
The company is a joint venture company owned jointly by the Jain family (former owners of
the Industrial Oxygen Company) and Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD). All Air
Products activities in India are channelled through the company.
The company is having their manufacturing facilities located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Barotiwala, Bhopal, Butibori, Bokaro, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jodhpur, Jejuri,
Kharagpur, Tadipatri, Mandi Gobindgarh, Patalganga, Pondicherry, Port Blair, Pune,
Surajpur, Thane, Tarapur, Vashind and Vishakhapatnam. INOX Air Products Ltd was
incorporated in the year 1963 as a private limited company by L K Jain and K C Godha with
the name Industrial Oxygen Company Ltd. The company became a deemed public limited
company in August 1988 and they went public in November 1993.
In the year 1987, the company, as a part of the diversification plan, promoted Gujarat
Fluorochemicals jointly with Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, in technical
collaboration with Stearns Catalytic Division, a division of United Engineers and
Constructors, US. Also, they entered into technical collaboration with Air Products, UK for
manufacturing high purity and speciality gases. In the year 1992, INOX (India) Ltd became
the wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. The company commissioned 100% EOU for
manufacturing disposable cylinder and also acquired the Nigen division of IBP India.
During the year 1995-96, the company commissioned two phases out of three of the project at
Nasik for manufacturing industrial gases. Also, they implemented projects at Panchmahal &
Hospet with the aggregate capacity for manufacturing 2000 cum/hr of industrial gases.
During the year, INOX Leasing and Finance Ltd became the wholly-owned subsidiary of the
company. During the year 1996-97, the company increased the installed capacity of their
industrial and medical gases to 1832.73 lakh cubic meters.
They also completed the second phase of installation of 500 cub mtrs liquid nitrogen plant at
Nasik. During the year 1999-2000, the company established a manufacturing facility for
supplying oxygen and nitrogen gas to Stainless India Ltd at Jodhpur. They also installed a
new pipeline for supplying Nitrogen to Petro Araldite Pvt Ltd. During the year 2000-01, the
name of the company was changed from Industrial Oxygen Company Ltd to INOX Air
Products Ltd.
During the year 2001-02, the company increased the production capacity of Industrial &
Medical Gases to 2928.14 Cu M. During the year 2003-04, the company installed 1200
cum/hr plant on lease basis to Sunflag Iron & Steel Company Ltd, Bhandara.
They shifted 000 Sm3/hr high purity nitrogen plant from Thane to the premises of Jindal Iron
& Steel Company Ltd (JISCO), Tarapur and simultaneously shifted the 600 Sm3/hr plant
from JISCO, Tarapur to JISCO Vashind. During the year 2004-05, the company installed 600
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cum/hr to Indian Seamless Steel and Alloys Ltd and 161 TPD to SJK Steel Corporation Ltd
for the supply of gases.
Also, they supplied 400 cum/hr plant to Rathi Ispat Ltd and 300 TPD plant to Ispat Metaliks
Ltd on lease basis. During the year 2005-06, the company supplied and installed 2000 cum/hr
air separation plant at Lloyds Steel Industrial Ltd, Wardha, Maharashtra and 1260 TPD air
separation plant at Ispat Industries Ltd, Dolvi, Maharashtra on lease basis. Also, they
commissioned on site plants to supply 1500 cum/hr. of gases to Tata Metaliks Ltd,
Kharagpur,West Bengal.
In March 2006, the company entered into a shareholders agreement with BOC India Ltd, in
which, the company acquired 50% equity in Bellary Oxygen Company Pvt Ltd, promoted by
BOC India Ltd for setting up a 855 TPD air separation plant at Bellary, Karnataka, for supply
of gases to JSW Steel Ltd. In May 2006, they signed a contract for installation of 1250 TPD
onsite air separation plant in the premises of Bokaro Steel Plant on Steel Authority of India
Ltd for supply of gases.
During the year 2006-07, the company supplied and installed 400 cum/hr nitrogen generation
plant at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd, Dahej, Gujarat and 855 TPD air separation plant at
Essar Steel Ltd, Hazira, Gujarat on lease basis.
During the year 2007-08, the company supplied and installed 2000 cum/hr air separation
plant at ITC, Bhadrachalam. Also, they installed an arrangement for supplying 800 cum/hr
nitrogen to Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, at Hyderabad. During the year 2008-09, the company
installed a 1250 TPD onsite air separation plant in the premises of Bokaro Steel Plant, Steel
Authority of India Ltd at Bokaro.
Some of the projects under implementations are expansion of capacity by 3000 cum/hour at
Jejuri, expansion of capacity by 1000 cum/hr at Surajpur, expansion of capacity by 6500
cum/hr at Wardha and installation of 108 TPD onsite Air Separation Plant in the premises of
Salem Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Ltd at Salem, Tamilnadu.
INOX Air Products Limited is a joint venture company in which the Jain
family (former owners of the Industrial Oxygen Company) and Air Products
and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) hold an equal stake. All Air Products activities in
India are channelled through this company. Head-quartered in Mumbai,
INOX Air Products Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial
gases in India with 36 plants spread throughout the country. The company
has a workforce of approximately 1200 and has a turnover in excess of
$100 Million. INOX Air Products Ltd manufactures and supplies industrial
gases including Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, Carbon Dioxide,
Hydrogen, and speciality gas mixtures throughout India. The company
specialises in providing products, technologies and services to a vast
cross-section of industries including the chemical, pharmaceutical, metals,
steel, food, waste water treatment, cement, glass, textiles, paint, medical
and pulp and paper sectors, to name but a few.
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INOX Air Products, a joint venture between the INOX Group and Air Products (USA), is
one of the largest manufacturers of industrial gases in India with 36 plants spread throughout
the country.
To reinforce its leadership and to cater to the growing demand of industrial gas from the
manufacturing sector, INOX Air Products announced plans to invest more than Rs. 600 Cr.
across Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Puducherry, and Rajasthan.
INOX Air Products also inked a long term supply contract of industrial gases with Saint
Gobain Glass India (SGGI), for their upcoming float glass plant in Rajasthan, which is slated
to be one of the largest in the world.
INOX Air Products announced plans for a massive expansion in its capacities by adding four
air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers for the merchant market across India with an
investment of more than Rs 600 Cr. All the four new plants are scheduled to come on stream
during 2012 and will enhance INOX Air Products merchant capacity by about 60%.
We are market leaders in merchant industrial gases and this committed investment aligns our
supply chain with the consistently growing demand for industrial gases which is being fuelled
by the robust expansion in Indias manufacturing sector said Siddharth Jain, Director, INOX
Air Products. The investments will further strengthen INOX Air Products substantial
presence throughout India, augment our supply capabilities, enhance our customer focus and
reinforce our leadership position.
These four ASU and liquefier merchant plants that INOX Air products will build to produce
liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon, are strategically located in proximity of high
demand growth areas and spread across four states viz. Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat,
Puducherry, and Rajasthan.
INOX Air Products also marked its entry into the glass industry by inking a contract for long
term supply of nitrogen and hydrogen gases with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI) for their
upcoming float glass plant in Rajasthan, which is slated to be one of the largest in the world.
A customer-focused approach was essential in gaining our business. Reliable supply is very
important to our project and we believe INOX Air Products industrial gas expertise will
deliver on our industrial gas needs, said Mr S.N. Eisenhower, Director - Operations at Saint
Gobain Glass India.
Over and above these four new facilities, INOX Air Products market presence in India
continues to grow. Earlier this year, the JV announced a long-term contract with POSCO
Maharashtra Steel Private Limited (PMSPL) to supply on-site nitrogen and hydrogen gases to
its new facility in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, in western India. PMSPL is a subsidiary of
POSCO, the worlds fourth largest steel producer by output. The plants are expected to come
on stream in late 2011.
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The demand for world-class industrial & medical gases solutions from the manufacturing &
healthcare sectors has grown over the years and INOXAP is the name that customers trust for
safe, reliable, economical and sustainable solutions said Mr Pankaj Chaturvedi, Head
Marketing and Business Development. These new investments will allow us to serve both
new customers and current customers expanding their activities in these regions.
INOX Air Products Limited is a joint venture company in which the Jain family (Promoters
of the INOX Group) and Air Products hold an equal stake. Headquartered in Mumbai, INOX
Air Products is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial gases in India with 36 plants
spread throughout the country with a workforce of approximately 1,200. INOX Air Products
Ltd. manufactures and supplies industrial gases including oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon,
carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and specialty gas mixtures throughout India.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare
markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases,
performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built
leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen,
home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The
company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to
safety and the environment. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion,
operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe
Chapter 2
COMPANY PROFILE
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Work Process
Reduce our costs through work process simplification.
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We will be an industry leader in environmental, health, and safety performance and are
committed to the following basic principles in managing our businesses worldwide:
Compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
Continual improvement in environmental, health and safety performance with the
ultimate goal of zero injuries and zero emissions of toxic and hazardous materials.
Design and operation of our plants and facilities in a manner that protects the
environment and the health and safety of our employees and the public.
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MISSION
Our mission is to reach the acme of perfection by updating our technology and expertise in
our concerned arena rendering maximum satisfaction to our clients
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.
To achieve this we will use all our energies, develop and implement leading edge
technologies and draw on both to deliver effective world-class solutions to our customers.
We ascertain our clients to offer them superior quality products by continuously maintaining
the high quality levels with the implementation of stringent checks on regular basis.
VALUES
INOX India stands on the strong pillars of Consistent Quality, Persistent Innovation &
Professional Excellence, realizing its ideas and accomplishing all goals.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
We will remain attuned to market needs; wherever possible, and anticipate market needs
responding quickly to changes in customer requirements. We will be completely focused on
quality and maintain delivery commitments and ensure that the new products and processes
go beyond customer satisfaction.
INTEGRITY
As we grow as a company, we abide by all the essential policies, ensuring that all our actions
are directed to meet larger dreams and visions.
PASSIONATE AND DETERMINED
We value passion, determination and perseverance. Passion permeates everything we do and
drives us to thrive individually and as a company.
FAMILY SPIRIT
We are more than just a team - we are a family. Respect and honor is an unbreakable contract
that drives us to hold each other and ourselves at the highest esteem, both inside and outside
of our company.
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Specification of Unit
Address
Tel/Fax
Bird Line
Calicut-P.O
Portblair
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
744105
On-site
INOX Air Products
Limited
Liquid Production,
Packaged &
Specialty Gas Facilities and
On-site
INOX Air Products
Limited
Office
INOX Air Products
Limited
On-site
INOX Air Products
Limited
515411
6
D-92, I. D. A.,
Auto Nagar
Gajuwaka, BHPV Post
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
530012
A-1/15,
GIDC Estate,
Vatva,
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
382445
On-site
INOX Air Products
Limited
Liquid Production
Vemardi Road
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232469
+91 (0) 2666
232776
Fax: +91 (0) 2666
232479
11 Office
INOX Air Products
Limited
1
2
Liquid Production
INOX Air Products
Limited
Village Kunjhal
Industrial Area,
Barotiwala,
District Solan
Himachal Pradesh
174103
1
3
Office
INOX Air Products
Limited
1
4
No.44-B
KIADB Industrial Area,
Hoskote
Bangalore
Karnataka
562114
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1
5
1
6
Office
INOX Air Products
Limited
Liquid Trading
INOX Air Products
Limited
1
7
1
8
Plot No.14,
Sector D-1 Indl. Area
Sanwer Road, Indore
Madhya Pradesh
452015
1
9
1, 2, & 3, Part - 1
Richhai Industrial Estate
P.O. Vehicle Factory
Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh
482009
2331003
2
0
On-site
INOX Air Products
Limited
KEY EXECUTIVES
Shri. P. K. Jain
Chairman
Age: 60
Mr. Surendra Choudhary
Chief Financial Officer
Age: 57
Shri. Siddharth Jain
Whole-Time Director
Age: 32
Narendra Mehra
Company Secretar
Mr. Robert D. Dixon
Vice President of Global Merchant Bases - Air Products and Director
Age: 52
Compensation as of Fiscal Year 2011.
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INOX Group stands for consistent quality, persistent innovation and professional excellence.
Adhering to these values, INOX has continually diversified its business into leadership
position in chemical, engineering, environment friendly power generation and entertainment
services (multiplexes). With a dynamic management group, the company is surging ahead
with single-minded commitment of attaining leadership position through cutting-edge
efficiency in operations. Each INOX Group company is characterized by three distinct
characteristics - early identification of a winning business idea, building it to a size of
dominant market leadership in that segment and attaining profit leadership position through
cutting-edge efficiency in operations.
INOX India and other INOX Group Companies are a part of family. owned businesses, each
company is managed by a Group of professional people having rich industry experience and
flair to conduct business operations in the most streamlined and profitable manner.
INOX group has over 8000 employees, more than 75 business units across the country and
vast distribution network spread over 100 countries, around the globe.
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India's leading industrial gas manufacturer, with 36 manufacturing locations across the
country
India's largest cryogenic engineering compan & CVA, the world's largest manufacturer...
Owns and operates 40 multiplex properties across the country and is the country's second
largest multiplex Player.
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Chapter 3
Production process of INOX Air Products
MANUFACTURING PLANTS
INOX India has comprehensive manufacturing facilities, catering to the customers' diverse
cryogenic needs. Its manufacturing plants in Kalol (near Vadodara) and Kandla (near
Gandhidham) have some of the best technologies and equipment in India and provide for a
very challenging and satisfying work environment. These manufacturing plants keep abreast
with the latest technology to meet the growing market expectations.
INOX India has a strong Product Development set-up with world class facilities and stringent
quality control measures at various stages of production to ensure world class quality.
KALOL PLANT
INOX India established this state-of-the-art production facility in 1992 at Kalol, near
Vadodara, in Gujarat. This is one of the most integrated manufacturing facilities plant in the
Indian Cryogenic Industry. This innovatively laid out plant manufactures a wide range
standard and custom designed cryogenic tanks and other products meeting global quality &
international testing standards.
Spread over 30,000 m2, and 19,000 m2 workshop area, this plant is manned by more than
280 engineers, technicians and support staff.
Kalol works is accredited with ASME U stamp and has all approvals & certification
required for cryogenic product manufacturing.
Kalol plant manufactures perlite & super-insulated cryogenic tanks & containers, the latest
generation standard customer station tanks, large bulk storage tanks, LN2 Dewars , all types
of transport tanks, micro bulk storage units, Vaporisers, pressure regulating & control skids,
CO2 based dry cleaning machines, deposable cylinders, and customized equipment.
Self reliant with dish head spinning machine shop provides high quality dished ends for
inner & outer vessels. Cryogenic tank repair & rehab facility offers long term support to our
valued customers.
KANDLA PLANT
Operational since 2007 with a strategic advantage of location; near to major sea-ports, INOX
Indias new Kandla plant is a major boost to our production capacity, allowing us to enter
newer markets. Laid out with an eye for the future, the plant is an imposing addition to the
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Three axis seam tracking devices on column and boom welding machines ensure
precision during automatic welding
Pre-pinching with digital readout system provides accuracy in large width plate
rolling machine
High pressure water jet cleaning system for thorough cleaning required in oxygen
duty
INNOVATIONS
The success of product development at INOX India stems from a keen sense of anticipation
and attentiveness.Innovation is the hallmark of our excellence and which is why, we have
recruited a team of R&D personnel who keep themselves abreast of latest technological
advancements, that makes our range equipped with long serviceability and optimum
performance.
Our engineers are constantly innovating to improve product quality and bring out new
products to meet customer expectations.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality holds utmost priority at INOX India. Quality is paid meticulous attention while
conducting all our business activities and which is why, we have recruited a team of
experienced quality controllers, who keep a close check on the entire manufacturing process
right from the procurement of raw materials to the final operational product.
Stringent Quality Control is the backbone of our equipments. We have very elaborate
manufacturing and testing procedures to ensure that our products leave no room for errors.
Quality Assurance procedure has been incorporated into our system of manufacturing. This
activity starts from the identification of plate for starting the manufacturing process and ends
with certifying the job as complete. Thus, at every stage Quality Assurance is an in-built part
of the production process.
Safety audits are regularly undertaken internal as well as by external experts and their
recommendations are meticulously implemented.
Our safety standards and employee training programmes have enabled the company to
achieve one of the best safety performance.
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ENVIRONMENT
At INOX India, need for a safe and healthy environment is stressed. We believe
environmental responsibility goes beyond regulatory compliance; it is an integral part of our
corporate citizenship. Protecting the environment is one of our core values. This commitment
is demonstrated in our continued effort in improving environment and supporting renewable
energy power generation.
Chapter 4
FINANCIAL REPORT OF INOX AIR PRODUCTS
Balance Sheet
(Rs. in Crores)
Standalone
|
Consolidated
Mar08
Mar07
Mar06
Share Capital
10.34
10.34
10.34
10.34
10.34
10.34
Reserves Total
742.36
600.34
492.72
411.90
314.55
233.75
752.70
610.68
503.06
422.24
324.89
244.09
Secured Loans
265.73
367.60
419.16
451.19
373.14
218.26
Unsecured Loans
33.67
34.45
111.94
108.33
74.17
124.38
Total Debt
299.40
402.05
531.10
559.52
447.31
342.64
Particulars
SOURCES OF FUNDS :
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1,052.1
0
1,012.7
3
1,034.1
6
981.76
772.20
586.73
Gross Block
1,397.6
2
1,281.6
7
1,226.8
4
871.50
834.68
633.08
Less : Accumulated
Depreciation
424.09
358.57
305.02
266.05
234.51
204.15
Less:Impairment of Assets
1.84
1.12
0.59
1.53
2.42
0.25
Net Block
971.69
921.98
921.23
603.92
597.75
428.68
Lease Adjustment
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
38.30
86.84
52.36
312.89
125.10
99.02
Investments
16.50
16.50
16.50
16.50
16.50
1.51
Inventories
42.25
35.22
33.27
28.67
32.74
32.55
Sundry Debtors
94.34
72.47
84.42
68.45
65.36
58.66
60.02
11.05
15.10
9.34
2.85
3.51
89.24
109.41
121.68
129.38
126.04
89.18
285.85
228.15
254.47
235.84
226.99
183.90
Current Liabilities
93.05
90.48
80.09
87.88
60.99
57.12
Provisions
22.99
18.84
17.13
12.98
57.60
8.71
116.04
109.32
97.22
100.86
118.59
65.83
169.81
118.83
157.25
134.98
108.40
118.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6.23
5.37
6.83
5.69
4.25
2.60
150.43
136.79
120.01
92.22
79.80
63.15
Total Liabilities
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
:
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-144.20
-131.42
-113.18
-86.53
-75.55
-60.55
Total Assets
1,052.1
0
1,012.7
3
1,034.1
6
981.76
772.20
586.73
Contingent Liabilities
12.90
21.48
13.99
12.15
11.92
15.55
Key Ratios
Years
Mar-11
Mar-10
Mar-09
Debt-Equity Ratio
0.5
0.8
1.2
0.5
0.8
1.1
Current Ratio
1.0
0.9
1.0
Fixed Assets
0.6
0.5
0.5
Inventory
19.5
18.7
16.1
Debtors
9.0
8.2
6.5
9.9
6.2
6.7
PBIDTM (%)
40.5
40.9
40.9
PBITM (%)
31.2
31.2
31.1
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PBDTM (%)
37.3
35.8
36.2
CPM (%)
28.9
27.5
27.1
APATM (%)
19.6
17.7
17.4
ROCE (%)
22.8
19.5
15.4
RONW (%)
21.7
20.4
18.8
PE
0.0
0.0
0.0
EBIDTA
305.3
261.9
204.0
DivYield
0.0
0.0
0.0
PBV
0.0
0.0
0.0
EPS
142.4
109.1
83.2
FINISHED GOODS
Product Name
Unit
value
(Rs.Cr)
Qty (Nos.)
%Sales
Turnover
NA
3.26
0.43
Facility Charges
NA
90.99
12.06
Excise Duty
NA
41.76
5.54
NA
44.53
5.90
Other Receipts
NA
1.61
0.21
Service Charges
NA
0.18
0.02
NA
0.00
0.00
Reimbursement Income
NA
0.41
0.05
NA
16.84
2.23
NA
0.00
0.00
Others
NA
13.25
1.76
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Lease Rentals
NA
40.52
5.37
NA
32.48
4.31
NA
0.00
0.00
NA
0.00
0.00
LPG (Cylinders)
No
0.00
0.00
Gases-Compensation
NA
0.00
0.00
CuM 468.37
840,707,000 62.10
Cylinders-Disposable (EOU)
No
0.00
0.00
Cylinders-Others
No
0.00
0.00
Cylinders-Welded
No
0.00
0.00
No
0.00
0.00
PEER COMPARISION
Company
Market Cap
(Rs. in Cr.)
P/BV
P/E
(TTM)
(TTM)
(x)
(x)
EV/EBIDTA
(x)
ROE
(%)
ROCE
(%)
D/E
(x)
Castrol India
9,962.91
20.75
18.00
14.04
93.5
141.2
0.00
Pidilite Inds.
7,545.47
23.60
6.45
16.41
29.3
30.7
0.34
Godrej Inds.
6,248.78
71.29
5.79
27.54
3.7
5.3
0.53
Guj Fluorochem
4,409.19
8.48
2.52
9.91
14.3
15.7
0.34
BOC India
2,398.50
26.56
2.15
17.57
8.6
9.4
0.27
BASF India
2,291.99
18.70
2.37
12.98
12.9
16.3
0.07
Sterling Biotech
1,659.64
11.39
0.67
9.85
8.3
9.0
1.51
Clariant Chemica
1,653.45
16.17
4.50
10.42
31.5
46.4
0.00
Solar Inds.
1,337.62
25.73
5.88
11.85
24.0
26.4
0.57
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Elantas Beck
1,324.27
50.45
8.04
12.69
21.5
31.5
0.00
587.46
16.32
1.60
8.55
5.8
8.0
0.77
550.86
8.14
2.12
5.07
27.8
41.8
0.00
0.00
0.0
0.0
0.00
Citurgia Biochem
541.61
0.00
732.1
4
Wimco
482.78
0.00
73.21
0.00
0.0
0.0
0.07
390.75
2.66
0.52
0.00
21.7
22.8
0.51
Chapter 5
i)CHEMICALS
Welcome to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. - the world's only combined
gases and chemicals company.
Air Products and Chemicals is the world's only combined gases and chemicals company.
Founded more than 60 years ago, our business generates annual revenues of $5.7 billion and
operates in over 30 countries. Air Products is a market leader in the global electronics and
chemical processing industries, and a long-standing innovator in many industrial chemicals
markets, including coatings, adhesives and polyurethane foam. Through joint ventures like
Air Products Polymers GmbH - a partnership between Air Products and Wacker Chemie
GmbH - we combine experience and technology strengths with truly global supply
capabilities.
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DABCO catalysts, which make much of the world's polyurethane foam, to Airflex
polymer dispersions, which revolutionized how things are bonded - they're all innovative
technologies that have more than met their performance challenges. By understanding the
needs of our clients, innovation is where we excel.
Electronics Chemicals - Our electronic chemicals, equipment and on-site management for
fabs.
Epoxy Curing Agents and Diluents - Our full line of high performing epoxy curing agents
and modifiers for a wide variety of applications in the coatings, adhesives, and composites
industry.
Industrial Amines - Higher amines, and specialty amines provided with market-dedicated
production capacity and unmatched safety and handling expertise, backed up by leading edge
customer service support.
Polyurethane Additives - We are leading the way in Polyurethane Additives with our unique
product portfolio of amine catalysts, silicone surfactants and non-silicone surfactants
providing unique performance attributes and low emission.
Polyurethane Intermediates - We are the leading supplier of TDA and DNT to the
Polyurethane industry for the production of TDI.
Selective Flourination - Building on 30 years' experience in the generation and use of
elemental fluorine, we are a leading global supplier of site-selective fluorination reagents and
custom-manufactured fluorinated intermediates to life science and fine chemical industries.
Surfynol Additives - Our unique multifunctional problem solvers for high performance
applications in coatings, inks, graphic arts and adhesives.ial Amines
Our people are well-versed in the necessary processes and know how to tame the tiger.
High-quality fluorination plants and processes from Air Products have guaranteed problemfree operation all over the world for more than 20 years.
Our team will be happy to show you the different possible uses of fluorination - from surface
treatment to complex process-engineering techniques
FRACING UNITS
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Application in fracturing for oil & gas: Hydraulic fracturing is a method used to create
fracture that extend from a borehole into rock formations, which are typically maintained by
'proppant', a material like sand grain, which prevent the fractures from closing. Using Fracing
units, fluids are pumped with proppant at the right Pressure to create a fracture in a chosen
formation. This fracture becomes a conductive pathway for fluids into the well-bore,
increasing the well's productivity
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Products
Description
Supplier Information
Humic acid
We offer a wide range of Humic Acid to our
clients. For Fast Germination and Growth
for all crops, Soil conditioner, Rood
Developer. Humic Acid is available at
industry leading price.
Also Deals in : Potassium humate flakes
(fac01) | Potassium humate | Bio
stimulant
GREENPLUS
HEALTHCARE
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Service Provider
& Supplier
Country :India
FORENTA
AGRITECH
CORPORATION
Business Type :
Importer,
Manufacturer,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
MULTIMOL
MICRO
FERTILIZER
INDUSTRIES
Business Type :
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
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PURNAKAM
AGRI
BIOTECH
Business Type :
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
SUPREME
MARINE
CHEMICALS
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
EBESCO
Business Type :
Exporter,
Importer &
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Manufacturer
Country :Korea
South
GREENPLUS
HEALTHCARE
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Service Provider
& Supplier
Country :India
VARDHAMAN
FERTILIZERS
& SEEDS PVT.
LTD.
Business Type :
Importer &
Manufacturer
Country :India
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STERLING
FARM
RESEARCH
AND SERVICES
PVT. LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
Nitrongen fixer
These Nitrongen Fixer is capable of fixing
atmospheric nitrogen for the plant. It has an
associative symbiotic relation with
graminaceous plants thereby making
available atmospheric nitrogen (30-50% of N
requirement) to the various crops. It secretes
ammonia in the rhizosphere in the presence
of root exudates, which helps nutrient uptake
by plants,...
JEEVANDEEP
MARKETING
Business Type :
Distributor,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
EAST COAST
SEAWEED INC.
Business Type :
Exporter &
Manufacturer
Country :India
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li...
Also Deals in : Amino acid proteinates
| Amino acid powder | Amino acid liquids
Humic acid
We are Engaged in Production Of High
quality Of Liquid Humic Acid , Fulvic Acid ,
Liquid Amino Acid, Liquid Seaweed &
Other Multi Combination major & minor
nutrients necessary for growth Our Liquid
Humic Contents More Then 10 Important
Elements & its Perfect Combination For All
Crop it improve Production & productive of
Soil Composition H...
SHAANXI
TECHTEAM
JINONG
HUMIC ACID
PRODUCT CO.,
LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :China
DOLLS
EXPORT
Business Type :
Exporter,
Importer,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
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Humic acid
We offer a wide range of Humic Acid to our
clients. For Fast Germination and Growth
for all crops, Soil conditioner, Rood
Developer. Humic Acid is available at
industry leading price.
Also Deals in : Potassium humate flakes
(fac01) | Potassium humate | Bio stimulant
FORENTA
AGRITECH
CORPORATION
Business Type :
Importer,
Manufacturer,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
Biofertilizers liquids
Our range of Biofertilizers Liquids are such
as Rhizobium, Azospirillum and
Phosphobacteria provide nitrogen and
phosphorous nutrients to crop plants through
nitrogen fixation and phosphorous
solubilization processes. These Biofertilizers
Liquids could be effectively utilized for rice,
pulses, millets, cotton, sugarcane, vegetable
and other horti...
Also Deals in : Bio repellents | Bio fertilizer
granules | Agro liquids and granules
RANKER
AGRO
PRIVATE
LIMITED
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Distributor &
Supplier
Country :India
MULTIMOL
MICRO
FERTILIZER
INDUSTRIES
Business Type :
Manufacturer &
Supplier
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Country :India
PEAK
CHEMICAL
INDUSTRIES
LTD.
Egasulf
Content: Liquid Sulphur solution (18 to
19%) Function: Sulphur functioned as a
fungicide, growth promoter and miticide
Dose: 3.50 to 4.00 ml per Liter of water
Recommended Crops: Any Crops/
Horticultural Crops/ Fruit Crops Application
Time: At any time. Compatibility: Not Mix
with any types of pesticides/ fungicides/...
Also Deals in : Allwyn | Fly over
| Neemon
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
EAGLE PLANT
PROTECT
PRIVATE
LIMITED
Business Type :
Exporter,
Importer,
Manufacturer,
Distributor,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
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liquid fertilizer
Liquid Fertilizer This is a Liquid
Fertilizer which is bio processed using
decomposed organic contents and spent
compost. This organic fertilizer is duly
certified by the governments commerce
Department APEDA s India Organic
and also approved by the NOKA for
being a 100% organic product. It
increases the soil fertility and maintains
the essential ...
EVERGREEN
MICRONUTRIENTS
Business Type :
Manufacturer,
Distributor, Supplier,
Trading Company
Country :India
KISAN GROUP
PRIVATE
LIMITED
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
FERTI-BUY
CO., LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Distributor,
Supplier, Trading
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compatibility...
Company
Country :China
S TRIAGNI
COMMERCIAL
PVT. LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter
Country :India
TRIAGNI
ORGANIC LIFE
ENTERPRISE
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Distributor,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
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Unisol liquid
We are offering our clients an excellent
quality range of Unisol Liquids, which are
available at industrial leading price.
Specifications: Appearance : Brownish Black
Viscous Liquid 12% Humic Acid On Dry
Basis : 12.00% pH : Alkaline Water
Solubility : Miscible Activity : Rapid Action
Dosage : 0.5-1cc/L Category : Bio Stimulant,
Biop Catal...
Also Deals in : Bio stimulant | Seed
germination enhancer | Plant tonic
UNITED AGRO
BIOTEEK PVT.
LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter,
Importer,
Manufacturer,
Service Provider,
Trading Company
Country :India
XI'AN JIAODA
KAIDA NEW
TECHNOLOGY
CO., LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter &
Manufacturer
Country :China
TARI BIOTECH
Business Type :
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
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VISION EXIM
SERVICES
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
CHAITRA
FERTILISERS
& CHEMICALS
PRIVATE
LIMITED
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
DAWN
AGROVET
PVT. LTD.
Business Type :
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Exporter &
Manufacturer
Country :India
Vitormone
Vitormone is a Foliar liquid bio-fertilizer
which contains various N fixing microbes.
Features of our Vitormone:- 1.Unique
patented technology for bacterization of
foliar surfaces of crops. 2.Implanting
beneficial microbes on plants which act as
small factories for spontaneous production of
vital plant metabolites. 3.Vegetative vigour
and vita...
AVM
ENTERPRISES
Business Type :
Exporter,
Manufacturer,
Supplier, Trading
Company
Country :India
KAN BIOSYS
PVT. LTD.
Business Type :
Exporter &
Manufacturer
Country :India
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Grenary-18 - liquid
We offer an excellent quality range of
Grenary-18 - Liquid. Presenting an
innovative product in the form of Liquid
Organic Fertilizer, that helps in growth of
plants while also maintaining the quality of
land. This Grenary-18 - Liquid is in the form
of concentrated organic liquid spray and
combines high-powered nutrients, vitamins,
energizers and o...
SAANVI
ORGANICS
Business Type :
Manufacturer &
Supplier
Country :India
North America
South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Asia
Southeast Asia
Mid East
Africa
Oceania
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Factory Information
Number of R&D Staff:
5 - 10 People
Contract Manufacturing:
Chapter 6
HR Management in INOX Air Products
CARRER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities at INOX Air Products
We aim to help all our employees reach their full potential, in line with their abilities and
interests. Together we'll plan a career for you within the Air Products group, in your home
country or abroad. Career opportunities arise at INOX Air Products throughout the year
suitable for individuals with different qualifications and experience at our many locations
across India.
INOX EXPANSION
INOX Air Products, a joint venture company in which the Jain family (promoters of the
INOX Group) and Air Products hold an equal stake, will invest close to Rs 600 crore to set up
four air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers that will come on stream during 2012 and
increase the Inox Air Products merchant capacity by about 60 per cent. The plants would
come up at Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry and Rajasthan.
We are market leaders in merchant industrial gases and this committed investment aligns our
supply chain with the consistently growing demand for industrial gases which is being fuelled
by the robust expansion in Indias manufacturing sector said Siddharth Jain, director, INOX
Air Products.
These four ASU and liquefier merchant plants that INOX Air products will produce liquid
oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon, and have been strategically planned near high
demand zones across the country.
The company also marked its entry into the glass industry by inking a contract for long term
supply of nitrogen and hydrogen gases with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI) for their
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The Air Separation Plant was completed in a span of 24 months and is the largest ASU in the
SAIL stable. The ASU is also unique in the sense that it has the worlds biggest storage
facility of 5000 Tons of Oxygen, 3000 tons of Nitrogen and 500 tons of Argon. The 10 km
pipeline for gas distribution is the longest ever in India.
Mr P.K. Jain, Chairman & Managing Director of INOXAP, stated The SAIL Bokaro ASU
facility is yet another landmark in INOXAPs history of commitment to Indias Iron & steel
industry and growth of its economy. We are actively exploring more investment opportunities
in this region. He added.
Dixon, Vice President of Global Merchant Bases for Air Products, said This is INOXAPs
first major facility in the Eastern India region and I congratulate the entire team on this
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its new facility in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, in western India. PMSPL is a subsidiary of
POSCO, the worlds fourth largest steel producer by output. The plants are expected to come
on stream in late 2011.
The demand for world-class industrial & medical gases solutions from the manufacturing &
healthcare sectors has grown over the years and INOXAP is the name that customers trust for
safe, reliable, economical and sustainable solutions said Mr Pankaj Chaturvedi, Head
Marketing and Business Development.
These new investments will allow us to serve both new customers and current customers
expanding their activities in these regions.
Inox Air Products Ltd. manufactures and supplies industrial gases in India. The companys
product portfolio includes oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and
specialty gas mixtures. It also provides an online ability to re-order products, review order
status, track history, and access reports; assistance and consulting services related to gas
applications for enhancing productivity; installation, maintenance, and inspection of gas
related equipment; safety information, training, and hazard reviews; purging, inerting, and
pressure testing services; and gas management services. The company serves chemical,
pharmaceutical, metal, steel, food, waste water treatment, cement.
All the four new plants are scheduled to come on stream during 2012 and will enhance INOX
Air Products merchant capacity by about 60%.
We are market leaders in merchant industrial gases and this committed investment aligns our
supply chain with the consistently growing demand for industrial gases which is being fuelled
by the robust expansion in Indias manufacturing sector said Siddharth Jain, Director, INOX
Air Products. The investments will further strengthen INOX Air Products substantial
presence throughout India, augment our supply capabilities, enhance our customer focus and
reinforce our leadership position.
These four ASU and liquefier merchant plants that INOX Air products will build to produce
liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon, are strategically located in proximity of high
demand growth areas and spread across four states viz. Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat,
Puducherry, and Rajasthan.
INOX Air Products also marked its entry into the glass industry by inking a contract for long
term supply of nitrogen and hydrogen gases with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI) for their
upcoming float glass plant in Rajasthan, which is slated to be one of the largest in the world.
A customer-focused approach was essential in gaining our business. Reliable supply is very
important to our project and we believe INOX Air Products industrial gas expertise will
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deliver on our industrial gas needs, said Mr S.N. Eisenhower, Director - Operations at Saint
Gobain Glass India.
Over and above these four new facilities, INOX Air Products market presence in India
continues to grow. Earlier this year, the JV announced a long-term contract with POSCO
Maharashtra Steel Private Limited (PMSPL) to supply on-site nitrogen and hydrogen gases to
its new facility in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, in western India. PMSPL is a subsidiary of
POSCO, the worlds fourth largest steel producer by output. The plants are expected to come
on stream in late 2011.
The demand for world-class industrial & medical gases solutions from the manufacturing &
healthcare sectors has grown over the years and INOXAP is the name that customers trust for
safe, reliable, economical and sustainable solutions said Mr Pankaj Chaturvedi, Head
Marketing and Business Development. These new investments will allow us to serve both
new customers and current customers expanding their activities in these regions.
Chapter 7
INOX FACILITIES
INOX Air Products, a worldwide supplier of industrial gases and equipment, announcedfour
air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers for the merchant market across India. major
expansion plans to augment its capabilities by adding
These four plants will produce liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon. They are
strategically located in proximity of high demand growth areas and spread across four states
in India - Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Puducherry, and Rajasthan.
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The company is investing more than USD 132.7 million for this expansion. All the four new
plants are scheduled to come on stream during 2012 and will enhance INOX Air
Products (News
Jain, director, INOX Air Products, this committed investment aligns their supply chain with
the consistently growing demand for industrial gases which is being fuelled by the robust
expansion in India's manufacturing sector.
The investments will further strengthen INOX Air Products' substantial presence throughout
India, augment our supply capabilities, enhance our customer focus and reinforce our
leadership position, Jain added. INOX Air Products also signed a contract for long term
supply of nitrogen and hydrogen gases with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI) for their
upcoming float glass plant in Rajasthan, which is slated to be one of the largest in the world,
according to company officials. With this, the company is making an entry to the glass
industry.Earlier this year, INOX Air Products also signed a joint venture with POSCO
Maharashtra Steel Private Limited (PMSPL) to supply on-site nitrogen and hydrogen gases to
its new facility in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, in western India.
PMSPL is a subsidiary of POSCO, the world's fourth largest steel producer by output. The
plants are expected to come on stream in late 2011.The demand for world-class industrial
and medical gases solutions from the manufacturing and healthcare sectors has grown over
the years and INOXAP is the name that customers trust for safe, reliable, economical and
sustainable solutions, said Pankaj Chaturvedi, head - Marketing and Business Development,
in a statement.
These new investments will allow us to serve both new customers and current customers
expanding their activities in these regions, Chaturvedi added.
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Inox Air Products Ltd. announced plans for a massive expansion in its capacities by adding
four air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers for the merchant market across India with an
investment of more than INR 6,000 million.
All the four new plants are scheduled to come on stream during 2012 and will enhance
INOX Air Products merchant capacity by about 60%.
These four ASU and liquefier merchant plants that INOX Air products will build to produce
liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon, are strategically located in proximity of high
demand growth areas and spread across four states Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Puducherry,
and Rajasthan.
Air Products announced that Inox Air Products Ltd., its joint venture (JV) in India, will
construct three air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers for the merchant market and also
will build a fourth plant for long-term industrial gas supply to Saint Gobain Glass India. The
four facilities are scheduled to come on stream during 2012.
INOX Air Products will build the ASU and liquefier merchant plants to produce liquid
oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid argon in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and
Puducherry. All three locations have a strong manufacturing base, and these cost-effective
facilities are strategically located close to the principal markets that they serve.
INOX Air Products will also build an ASU and liquefier for the merchant market and signed a
long-term supply contract for nitrogen and hydrogen with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI).
The production plants, to be located at SGGI's facility in the state of Rajasthan, will supply
nitrogen from the ASU by pipeline and hydrogen from a steam methane reformer (SMR)
plant designed to meet the specific requirements of the customer. The SMR is a product
offering from Air Products' PRISM(R) gas generation portfolio.
Inox Air Products Ltd. has signed a long-term contract with POSCO Maharashtra Steel
Private Limited (PMSPL) to supply on-site nitrogen and hydrogen gases to its new facility
located in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, Western India.
INOX Air Products will build and operate a high purity nitrogen plant and a steam methane
reformer (SMR) hydrogen plant designed to meet the specific requirements of PMSPL's
facility in Maharashtra. Both the nitrogen plant and the SMR are product offerings from Air
Products' PRISM(R) gas generation portfolio. The plants are expected to come onstream in
late 2011.
INOXC
The demand for world-class industrial & medical gases solutions from the manufacturing &
healthcare sectors has grown over the years and INOXAP is the name that customers trust for
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safe, reliable, economical and sustainable solutions said Mr Pankaj Chaturvedi, Head
Marketing and Business Development.
These new investments will allow us to serve both new customers and current customers
expanding their activities in these regions.
Inox Air Products Ltd. manufactures and supplies industrial gases in India. The companys
product portfolio includes oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and
specialty gas mixtures. It also provides an online ability to re-order products, review order
status, track history, and access reports; assistance and consulting services related to gas
applications for enhancing productivity; installation, maintenance, and inspection of gas
related equipment; safety information, training, and hazard reviews; purging, inerting, and
pressure testing services; and gas management services. The company serves chemical,
pharmaceutical, metal, steel, food, waste water treatment, cement,
These four ASU and liquefier merchant plants that INOX Air products will build to produce
liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and liquid argon, are strategically located in proximity of high
demand growth areas and spread across four states Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Puducherry,
and Rajasthan
Inox Air Products Ltd. to Invest in Three New Merchant Gases Plants and Build Fourth
Plant for Long-Term Supply to Saint Gobain Glass
12/14/2010
Air Products announced that Inox Air Products Ltd., its joint venture (JV) in India, will
construct three air separation units (ASU) and liquefiers for the merchant market and also
will build a fourth plant for long-term industrial gas supply to Saint Gobain Glass India. The
four facilities are scheduled to come on stream during 2012. INOX Air Products will build
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the ASU and liquefier merchant plants to produce liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid
argon in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Puducherry. All three locations have a
strong manufacturing base, and these cost-effective facilities are strategically located close to
the principal markets that they serve. INOX Air Products will also build an ASU and liquefier
for the merchant market and signed a long-term supply contract for nitrogen and hydrogen
with Saint Gobain Glass India (SGGI). The production plants, to be located at SGGI's facility
in the state of Rajasthan, will supply nitrogen from the ASU by pipeline and hydrogen from a
steam methane reformer (SMR) plant designed to meet the specific requirements of the
customer. The SMR is a product offering from Air Products' PRISM(R) gas generation
portfolio.
Inox Air Products Ltd. to Supply Nitrogen and Hydrogen to POSCO in India
07/15/2010
Inox Air Products Ltd. has signed a long-term contract with POSCO Maharashtra Steel
Private Limited (PMSPL) to supply on-site nitrogen and hydrogen gases to its new facility
located in Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, Western India. INOX Air Products will build and
operate a high purity nitrogen plant and a steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen plant
designed to meet the specific requirements of PMSPL's facility in Maharashtra. Both the
nitrogen plant and the SMR are product offerings from Air Products' PRISM(R) gas
generation portfolio. The plants are expected to come onstream in late 2011.
INOX LTD
INOXCVA has successfully executed projects Globally with its in house Engineering,
Procurement, Manufacturing, Construction, Testing and commissioning capabilities and
resources INOXCVA offers project specific solutions for Cryogenic storage. Vaporization
and Distribution Systems on EPC and EPCC basis for Scientific Research Applications,
LNG, Petrochemicals, Steel, Oil & Gas and Fertilizer industries. Solutions provided are
enriched by the expertise acquired and resources developed over years in executing the
Projects.
The Company is empowered by a team of Skilled Project Managers, Engineers, Planners and
Financial experts. The collective experience and knowledge of the team ensures compliance
to minute details of specifications and requirements.
The Company has dedicated in-house team for project implementation from planning to
execution, procurement to marketing and logistics and scores a perfect 10 when it comes to
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credentials, experience and track record. Our long and impressive list of clients includes
many of the leading EPC companies, major engineering companies, and Gas manufacturing
companies. We have won contracts from government agencies through local and international
competitive bidding, meeting the stringent requirements. We have established a strong
presence with a high reputation for execution of prestigious projects across the globe.
Large Cryogenic Storage. Vaporization and Distribution Systems including Flat Bottom
Tanks up to 5000 m3 capacity in various steel and ASU Installation At
Hazira
Bokaro
Germany
Norway
USA
Halol, India
VA has execution, procurement to marketing and logistics and scores a perfect 10 when it
comes to credentials, experience and track record. Our long and impressive list of clients
includes many of the leading EPC companies, major engineering companies, and Gas
Asia serving both the crystalline and thin-film PV markets, and has since signed gas supply
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INOX Air Products has agreed to construct and run a high purity nitrogen plant, and also
design a steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen plant to meet the specific requirement of
PMSPLs facility in Maharashtra. Both innovations derive from Air Products PRISM gas
generation portfolio and are set to be live in late 2011.
Bob Dixon, Senior Vice President of Global Merchant Gases at Air Products, commented,
We are honoured to be selected as the gas supplier for this important project. This is a highly
strategic win for Air Products, reflecting our capabilities to follow our global customers as
they enter the Indian market. India is a high growth market for Air Products.
Through our joint venture partner INOX Air Products, and using Air Products superior
technology and cost-effective solutions, we are there to help our customers succeed in the
market place.
Inox Air Products Ltd. manufactures and supplies industrial gases in India. The company's
product portfolio includes oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and
specialty gas mixtures. It also provides an online ability to re-order products, review order
status, track history, and access reports; assistance and consulting services related to gas
applications for enhancing productivity; installation, maintenance, and inspection of gas
related equipment; safety information, training, and hazard reviews; purging, inerting, and
pressure testing services; and gas management services.
The company serves chemical, pharmaceutical, metal, steel, food, waste water treatment,
cement, glass, textile, paint, medical, and pulp and paper sectors. It offers cylinder gases for
low to medium volume users through a network of agents and sales centers; a range of special
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gases for users who require high purity gases and gas mixtures; and bulk gases for medium to
large volume users.
The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Mumbai, India. Inox Air Products Ltd.
operates as a joint venture between Air Products & Chemicals Inc. and Inox Leasing and
Finance Limited.
INOX Air Products Inaugurates New Air Separation Unit for SAIL Bokaro
in India
The Steel Authority of India Limiteds (SAIL) Bokaro facility was the site of an inauguration
ceremony last week to celebrate INOX Air Products Ltd.s (INOXAP) recently completed air
separation unit (ASU). INOX Air Products, Air Products (NYSE: APD) joint venture
company in India, commercialized the ASU supporting the steelmaker in late 2008 for the
SAIL plant in the state of Jharkhand. SAIL is the largest integrated iron and steel-making
company in India and Bokaro is one of its largest integrated production plants
.
The ASU facility, operating under a long-term contract, is supplying SAIL with over 1,250
tons per day of oxygen and over 1,500 tons per day of nitrogen, as well as providing argon
for the Bokaro sites steelmaking operation. The industrial gases are being used by SAIL for
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enhancing its steel producing capacity at Bokaro, as the growth of the Indian economy has
led to a record expansion of Indias steel sector.
After inaugurating the ASU, SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant managing director, Mr. VK
Srivastava, congratulated the INOXAP team for successful completion of the project and
expressed confidence that the new ASU would play a key role in helping BSL (this acronym
not defined previously but is abbrev. for Bokaro Steel Ltd) enhance its productivity and
efficiency.
The SAIL Bokaro ASU facility continues INOXAPs growth in supporting Indias major
steel producers, and continues our leading presence in providing industrial gases to our India
customers, said Pavan Jain, managing director of INOXAP.
This is INOXAPs first major facility in the eastern India region. I congratulate the entire
team on this accomplishment, said Robert Dixon, vice president of Global Merchant Gases
for Air Products. We look forward to our long-term relationship with SAIL and supplying
them products from this facility as well as others in the future.
INOXAPs new facility marks the fourth major air separation on-site facility that it has
provided to the India steel sector in the last four years. The India steelmaking community has
grown from a production level of approximately 35 million tons per year to approximately 55
million tons per year over this period and continues to expand operations on a global basis.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare
markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases,
performance materials, and equipment and services.
Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as
semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas
liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives.
The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment
to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion,
operations in over 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe.
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processing, chemicals, food processing and packaging, and energy production and
processing.
Air Products serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets
worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases,
performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built
leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen,
home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The
company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to
safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion,
operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe.
INOX Air Products Limited is a joint venture company in which the Jain family (former
owners of the Industrial Oxygen Company) and Air Products hold an equal stake.
Headquartered in Mumbai, INOX Air Products is one of the largest manufacturers of
industrial gases in India with 36 plants spread throughout the country.
The company has a workforce of approximately 1,200 and has a turnover in excess of $130
million. INOX Air Products Ltd. manufactures and supplies industrial gases including
oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and specialty gas mixtures
throughout India.
FINDINGS
Findings on production:
1. Gas industries producing liquid/gas like argon nitrogen and oxygen 37.5 tpd
(turn per day)
2. Raw material used is air which is purified, moisture, co-dust and moisture.
3. Air separation technology is used by the company with caustic like scrubble.
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4. They are keeping stock of material like oil and caustic soda lime for minimum
one month sparse one set.
5. Twenty four staff members are there in production department.
6. Ten staff members are there in production department.
7. There are three administrators, one instrumental, one electrical and fifteen
labours.
8. Yes training is provided to them such as fire fighting, first aid and safety
competition. They are also provided with personal production equipment.
9. Training is given by qualified trainers of HOD like safety, healthcare, hygiene,
protection of work place on the rood, case accident also display time to time.
10. There is no chance of uncertainty even though adequate spare are kept in store
to reduce down time. People are professionally trained to working department
when emergency occurs.
11. Quality manual is with the world class standards. Checking are made
G.C(Guest Chromatograph) oxygen analyser and other precious instruments
to check impurities in PPM labour. So there is no chance of dead quality we
have on line analyser for each and every product.
12. Quality management techniques are used as per standard of Air product as
well as standard development in house.
Suggestions
My suggestion regarding the company is as follows:
1. The company should try improving the production by using various
technologies which are available easily and can be adopted as fast as possible.
2. The company should try to give better quality products as far as possible. It
should continuously work for improving the quality of the product.
3. The marketing should be on large scale.
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Conclusions
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Limitations
After visiting the company I saw that there were certain limitations to the
visitors as follows:
1. No meeting with employees during working hours.
2. No meeting with other staff members.
3. No meeting with the Head of the company.
4. No meeting with the owner of the company.
5. No entry in production area.
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Bibliography
Times of India.
Business Magazine.
Economic Times.
INOX Air Products Bouchers.
Mint.
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Wibliography
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