1962 : Set-up the first stand-alone Fatty Acids plant in India.

• Forward integration into Oleochemicals - Pioneer in Oleochemicals in India.
• Market leader in India with products & applications development
• Strong Process Development and Engineering skills.
• Built in-house capabilities & strong technical culture.
• Close links with premier Research & Engineering institutions
• Won National awards - ‘Import Substitute’ products
• Mr.K.V.Mariwala appointed twice As
  “President - Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association”

1988 : Our entry into Aroma Chemicals business

• Acquired a chemicals plant at Koregaon-Bhima, Pune
• Started hydrogenation of p-tert Butyl Phenol
• Later started Acetylation to PTBCHA
• Sales to Indian F&F companies

1993 : Global entry strategy for aroma chemicals

• Exports lead to rapid business growth
• Initial exports to distributors – get feet wet
• Sequenced entry in geographies – SE Asia, Europe, USA
• Covered Top 5 F&F companies
• Focus on building customer intimacy

1998 : Growing our Chemical Presence.

• Second plant opened at Kurkumbh, Pune
• Expanded related product range – OTBCHA & Styrallyl Acetate
  
• Exited Oleochemicals in 2000
• Benzyl Salicylate added to product range
• HPFL stakes out a place in the Global F&F Ingredients market