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With a leading legacy of more than 30 years, 20 Microns Limited positions itself as a group company holding several subsidiaries in India and abroad. 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited established itself as the first subsidiary of 20 Microns trying to create its own niche with its diversified product portfolio mix of Soft Industrial Minerals & Specialty Chemicals.
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Our Company • About Us • Philosophy • Business Model • Leadership Team • Operations
ABOUT US • 20 Microns Nano Minerals being a wholly subsidiary of 20 Microns is trying to innovate in the niche space of Soft Industrial Minerals with its manufacturing base in Vadodara, Bhuj and Tirunelveli. It is also seriously concentrating on customizing products for its customers by creating the much-needed value addition to the Industrial Minerals and differentiate it from the products of its parent company, 20 Microns Limited. Its vision to grow in the Specialty Chemicals segment is very encouraging in past few years with the diverse products it has brought under its umbrella to cater to its diverse customer base. • The Company has a strong presence across the country with dedicated regional divisions for commercial distribution and technical assistance along with the current network and infrastructure of its parent company, 20 Microns Limited. • 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited is empowered with qualified and seasoned professionals who understand the dynamic, intrinsic and varied requirements of industries. The Company has specialized and dedicated teams serving each of the specific industries.
PHILOSOPHY The diversity and geographic scope of our activities helps us with an efficient operational approach focused on our core business and markets and is divided into two business groups, which are in turn are made up of divisions corresponding to clearly defined markets. The managers of our operational divisions are responsible for running and developing their activities in the framework of the Group’s general strategy. Aside from legal structures, the Group’s customer-focused structure encourages the implementation of consistent policies within each activity. We understand and take seriously the responsibilities we face as a corporate citizen. We promote high standards, as outlined in our Values statement, by conducting business in a clearly ethical manner. We have established company policies for conducting effective and complacent business activities. The Board of Directors and senior management of 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited are committed to the highest ethical standards.
BUSINESS MODEL We combine IMAGINATION, INSPIRATION and INNOVATION to enhance the performance of thousands of consumers and industrial products across a cross section of industries. We apply our expertise in technology based solutions with our expertise in inorganic chemistry, engineered minerals and specialities to create new products suiting the needs of the industries. We believe in serving the range of markets where the demand is high and the acceptance is technologically suited to the market needs. Our specialty chemicals range is formulated to the demands of our customers crafted to suit their desired formulations and enable them in the cost saving exercise. We believe in a profitable and solid business model which is always growth oriented and customer driven leading to enhanced capacities with ongoing technical development in the years to follow.
LEADERSHIP TEAM (Chairman) Mr.Chandresh S. Parikh Our Chairman and Director, holds a Degree in Master of Science (Chemistry). He has played a very important role in the turnaround of the Company and has over 40 years of experience, in India and abroad, in various fields such as product development & commercialization of products developed through R & D etc. He started his career as R&D Chemist in the year 1968 with SuhridGeigy Limited; Vadodara till 1972. Thereafter he joined in as a Chief Chemist with General Foam Products, Mombassa, Kenya in 1972 and continued with them till 1975. Thereafter he held Senior Executive positions as Technical Director and Executive Director in Banco Products (T) Ltd., Dar Es Salaam from 1975-82. As Technical Director he was in charge of Production and technical matters and as an Executive Director he was in overall charge of management of the affairs of that Company. He was a Managing Director in Aerofoam (Nigeria) Ltd., Lagoa, Nigeria during 1982-88. Mr. Rajesh C. Parikh (Director) The Director, graduated with First Class Degree in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. He has also completed the Masters in Business Administration in Finance Stream. He started his career with Jyoti Limited, a Vadodara based Engineering Company, in the year 1994 as a Trainee Engineer and there after he was associated with the Company and held, on part time basis, few assignments for a new project to be established for China Clay. At the age of 27 he joined the Board of 20 Microns Limited and was in charge of Technical matters & Marketing of the product of the Company. His exposure to the consuming industries brought in him insight for business and industry.
LEADERSHIP TEAM Mr. Rajesh C. Parikh (Director) The Director, graduated with First Class Degree in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. He has also completed the Masters in Business Administration in Finance Stream. He started his career with Jyoti Limited, a Vadodara based Engineering Company, in the year 1994 as a Trainee Engineer and there after he was associated with the Company and held, on part time basis, few assignments for a new project to be established for China Clay. At the age of 27 he joined the Board of 20 Microns Limited and was in charge of Technical matters & Marketing of the product of the Company. His exposure to the consuming industries brought in him insight for business and industry. Mr.Sudhir R. Parikh (Director) Fellow Chartered Accountant is the Director of our Company. He joined M/s. Lovelock & Lewes, an audit firm for a period of 1½ years. Subsequently, he held a senior executive position as Manager Accounts in Asian Dehydrates Limited in the year 1977, Nasik. He then joined as a Chief Accountant in M. H. Spinning & Mfg Co. Ltd., Ahmedabad in the year 1978. He was also an Executive Director in Banco Products (T) Ltd., Dar- E- Salaam, Tanzania and a Director in United Foam Private Limited, Waghodia. He has gathered good experience in Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Management.
LEADERSHIP TEAM Mr. RamkisanDevidayal (Independent Director) Holds Master’s degree in Commerce & Management. He has rich & extensive experience in the fields of Agrochemicals of about 35 years of which 20 years in the Senior – 1st Line Management of the Companies to which he has been associated as Director. He is the Vice Chairman of Baroda Citizen Council & involved in Social activities of many NGOs. He has also been actively attached with various Associations, since last over a Decade, like Chamber of Commerce in Vadodara; Federations of Gujarat Industries; Gujarat Pesticides Formulators; etc. He has travelled widely round the Globe and participated in various International Seminars and led delegations several times Mrs. Darsha R. Kikani (Independent Director) Is a member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK and Fellow Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She holds Master Degree of Business Administration, Bachelor Degree of Laws and Bachelor Degree of Science. Mrs. DarshaKikani carries a balanced mix of executive, academic as well as entrepreneurial experience. She has interacted with companies at corporate level for over 17 years, as a practicing Company Secretary and Company Law Consultant. Experience includes the whole spectrum of functions starting from incorporation of companies to regulatory aspects of Corporate Governance, liaison with Stock Exchanges/SEBI and from conducting secretarial due diligence of companies for IPO to Merger and Acquisitions.
OPERATIONS Size, shape and structure of various minerals across deposits are studied by our experienced mining team to select the right kind of raw material to be used in the process extracted under the optimum economic and environmental conditions. Various different processes are incorporated at 20 Microns Nano Minerals for processing of different soft minerals and different technological process for speciality chemicals ranging from crushing, sieving, purifying, grading, processing, drying, heating, and much more. Products are the packaged in various forms in powder, granules, slurries and others depending on customer requirements and feasibility of operation.
Products & Markets • Wax Additives / Processing Aids • Lubricant / PE Wax • Micronized Wax • Wax Emulsion • Inorganic Rheology Modifiers • Attapulgite • Bentonite • Organoclay • Expanded Clay (Kaolins) • Flash Calcined Kaolin • Expanded Perlite • Vermiculite Products • Cosmetic Pigments • Mica • Talc • China Clay (Kaolin) • Bentonite / Organoclay • Matting Agent • Diatomaceous Earth • Calcium Oxide Dessicant
Products & Markets Applications • Construction • Construction Chemicals • Water Treatment • Textiles • Rubber • Oil Well Drilling • Adhesive Sealant • Grease • Paints & Coatings • Plastics & Polymer • Printing Ink • Foundry • Ceramics • Agriculture • Agrochemical • Filtration
Products & Markets Properties • Matting Effect • Water Repellency • Rheology Modifier • Slip/Mar Resistance • Anti-Settling Property • Corossion Resistance • Reinforcing Property • Zinc Activator • Anti-Blocking Property • Desiccant - Moisture Absorbancy • Lubricants/Flow Enhancer • Carrier Property • Filtration
INNOVATION Industrial demands are fast changing. To ensure that these demands are addressed in the most fitting manner, the Company is widely investing in the research and development activities. The Company passionately explores opportunities for new product developments that can successfully cater to these growing demands. A dedicated R&D Center with the services of experienced and competent Chemists, Geologists and Engineers is a focal point of innovation from 20 Microns Nano Minerals.. We align our research and innovation portfolio, being an integral part of our core strategy and is a key element of the internal growth. We design new processes, technologies and products, with our innovation approach by understanding our customers’ businesses and solving their technical problems, by also meeting their expectations and anticipate their needs.Constantly improving these properties to help the customers meet new challenges is the goal of our innovation strategy. Quality Policy At 20 Microns Nano Minerals Laboratory is well equipped with the most advanced quality control instruments to produce minerals of highest standard of quality and consistency. The technique used for measurement of various important properties involves a series of procedures. The system are divided into main areas-daily production dispatch sample analysis, inspection of stock and data monitoring. 20 Microns R & D and Quality control Laboratory have some of the most well trained and experienced Chemists, Geologists and Engineers to study the needs of customers, undertake continuous product upgradation and improvement and maintain consistency in quality.
CSR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Sustainable Development integrates optimal use of resources for an all-inclusive growth of Human race, Economy and Environment at large. At 20 Microns Nano, Sustainability goes beyond the traditional definitions per say. It is our relationship with the people and communities around us – Fostering Economic Growth while ensuring that our efforts conserve and do not harm the environment at large. Our sustainable development activities revolve around three core elements – SOCIETY, BUSINESS and ENVIRONMENT. Our vision of sustainability incorporates a focus on protecting Earth’s natural resources through innovative and efficient use energy in our operational processes. Our prosperity is aligned with the prosperity of our communities and environment in which we operate. Core Management decisions at 20 Microns Nano are taken keeping in consideration their impact on people and environment. Our strong governance system ascertains that all the mandatory regulations and laws pertaining to environment are strictly followed. Although decisions in these areas always have conflicting interests, we try to execute our operational processes with utmost transparency.
CSR ENVIRONMENT 20 Microns Nano is committed to care for environment, responsibly manage the nature’s resources and minimize its environmental impacts. Our vision is to create a company culture that inherently focuses on efforts that develop a strong sense of responsibility towards environment at individual as well as corporate level. 20 Microns Nano recognizes the significance of declining natural resources and the need to adopt a sustainable development practices. Our responsibility towards environment stems from the belief that business and environment are inter-related. All our operational and business processes are evaluated with their respective effect on natural resources and are streamlined to attain a sustainable development route towards growth. At 20 Microns Nano, we adhere to ‘3R’ principles of – REUSE, REDUCE and RECYCLE. We place high precedence on waste minimization and measures to prevent pollution. Our Environmental Management System establishes definite goals, implement plans, monitor operational processes, track performance and continually improve environmental practices.
CSR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES As much as we care about bringing innovation to our business, we also care about the world we live in. 20 Microns Nano Minerals Ltd practices a strong sense of community responsibility, and encourages its businesses to enhance the relationships with the communities in which we operate. We believe in not only making our customers delighted but the community around us also delighted, by supporting activities that are devoted to sustainable growth.
MEDIA(NEWS & EVENTS) • News • 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited is in the plans to get listed on the SME IPO Platform subject to necessary approvals. • 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited has plans to increase its capacity in organoclays, micronized waxes & processing aids, flash calcined products, and coloured pigments. Events 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited will be showcasing its products at the upcoming exhibitions in 2018
CAREER(WORKING WITH US) 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited believes in high quality, innovation, dedication and technical excellence. It is the home of enthusiastic Researchers, Chemists, Geologists, Engineers and Management Executives focusing on innovations. Teamwork and mutual respect is of prime importance at 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited. We take pride in nurturing a culture that inspires employees to be an active participant in the new developments. All our employees are encouraged to put forward their novel ideas while creating an exciting future together. The company offers them equal opportunities for growth and to exhibit their talent and achieve excellence. We pay considerable attention to working conditions. Our modest and friendly working style builds a comfortable atmosphere for the employees and essential facilities are provided to make them feel as much a part of the family as possible. We are open to embracing diversity in our recruitment and reward successful performers through promotion and incentives.
Contact US Our Address 20 MICRONS NANO MINERALS9 - 10, GIDC, Waghodia,Vadodara - 391760Gujarat, India. E-Mail enquiry@20nano.com Phone Number 02668 - 262711