Pidilite

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Pidilite Industries Limited is the largest adhesive manufacturer in India. It also has world wide presence in adhesives, art material and industrial chemicals - its most famous product being Fevicol.

[[Company Snapshot]]

Pidilite Industries Ltd. Ramkrishna Mandir Road Off Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Andheri (East) India Tel: 91 22 28387240 URL: http://www.pidilite.com

Primary Symbols & Exchanges: 500331 - Bombay

Primary Industry: Inorganic Chemicals

SIC Industry Code: 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC

Since its inception in 1959, Pidilite Industries Limited has been a pioneer in consumer and specialities chemicals in India. Over two-third of the company’s sales come from products and segments it has pioneered in India.

The product range includes Adhesives and Sealants, Construction and Paint Chemicals, Automotive Chemicals, Art Materials, Industrial Adhesives, Industrial and Textile Resins and Organic Pigments and Preparations. Most of the products have been developed through strong in-house R&D.

The Group's turnover is about US $ 350 Million for the year 2006-07.

In a recent report by Economic Times, Pidilite ranked 131st amongst the top 500 listed companies in India.

Pidilite Industries is the market leader in adhesives and sealants, construction chemicals, hobby colours and polymer emulsions in India. Our brand name Fevicol has become synonymous with adhesives to millions in India and is ranked amongst the most trusted brands in India.

Pidilite is also growing it's International presence through acquisitions and setting up manufacturing facilities and sales offices in important regions around the world. Fevicol is now the largest selling adhesives brand in Asia.

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Fevicol is synonymous with adhesives in India. Pidilite offers an extensive range of consumer, craftsmen, engineering and industrial adhesives under Fevicol brand name. Excellent quality, extensive product range, close relations with customers and award winning advertisement have made Fevicol one of the most trusted brands in India and the largest selling adhesives brand in Asia

Pidilite USA Inc., wholly owned subsidiary of Pidilite, acquired Cyclo brand in June 2006. The product range includes maintenance, performance and appearance products for DIY (Do-it-Yourself) and professional car care segment. Cyclo products are sold in USA and over 50 other countries.

Pidilite USA Inc., wholly owned subsidiary of Pidilite, acquired Sargent Art brand in June2006. Sargent Art has been selling world-class art materials in USA for over 50 years. The products range includes crayons, tempera colours acrylic colours, markers, modeling clay and many other products

Pidilite offers a range of hobby & craft products under the Hobby Ideas brand name. The products are complemented with book, videos and training workshops to make hobby fun and easy for hobby enthusiasts. Pidilite has also opened India’s first chain of hobby & craft retail stores under the Hobby ideas brand name. The shops offer a large variety of hobby & craft products sourced from around the world.

Pidilite offers a wide range of constructions chemicals under the Dr. Fixit brand name. The extensive product range is used for waterproofing and repair for both new & old constructions. Dr. Fixit is market leader in retail market of construction chemicals and the products are available in all leading cement, hardware, tile and paint shops.

Pidilite acquired Roff brand in 2004. Roff is a pioneer in construction chemicals in India and is well known for modern tile fixing solutions like tile-on-tile and waterproof tile joints. Pidilite also sells several construction chemicals under Roff name for application in waterproofing, sealing, flooring, concrete treatment & plastering.

M-Seal is India's leading sealant brand. Pidilite offers a range of sealants for sealing, joining & repairing applications for both consumer & craftsmen market under M-Seal brand name. M-Seal is also gaining acceptance in international market.