About Us

Pioneering Pigment Solutions For Over Six Decades​

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About Us

Pidilite Pigments

We started in 1959 as a small company with just one product - Pigments. Over the decades, we've expanded into diverse businesses, invested in cutting-edge technology, and honed our expertise. Fast forward to today, and we're one of India's top organic pigment manufacturers, recognised for our unique achievements like Violet 23, a pigment we innovated and became the first firm in India to produce commercially.

Our quest for excellence and customer-centric solutions has made us a trusted leader in the pigments industry, serving clients across various sectors, including inks, coatings, plastics and textiles. We work hard to keep our prices competitive, always maintaining quality and compliance while making sure we do right by the environment - an important balancing act. 

Our certificates for quality and consistency: 

Violet 23, Violet 19, Red 122, Red 112, Red 188, Orange 34, Orange 64,Yellow 74, Yellow 191and Yellow 83 are our pigments registered by REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals). 

Our facilities bear ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001:2018

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Future Ready

Our Vision

To be an India-based global leader in pigments, providing sustainable solutions that not only elevate the end product but also drive progress across industries by solving real problems with creativity and expertise, helping our clients realise their business goals.

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Mr. Madhukar B. Parekh, Executive Chairman

Society has provided us with an environment whereby our business has flourished, and we have been able to serve millions of users and customers located throughout the country as well as abroad. We, therefore, owe a lot to society and we have to fulfil our obligation by continuously giving back to society to the best of our ability

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Major Milestones

Our Journey

1959-65

  • Foundation: Launched Acron and Acrolite pigment plants, marking our entry into the pigments industry.

1973

  • Innovation: First in India to produce Violet 23, establishing our leadership in pigments.
  • Global Reach: Became a key player in pigment exports from India.

1995

  • Quality Assurance: Vapi plant achieved ISO 9001 certification, reinforcing our commitment to quality.

2005

  • Product Expansion: Began commercial production of Quinacridone pigments (PR 122 and PV 19).

2007

  • Safety and Environment: Earned ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999 certifications for our pigment facility.

2011

  • Regulatory Compliance: Pre-registered all pigment products for REACH.

2012-15

  • Leadership in Compliance: Fully registered PV 23 and PY 83 under REACH, leading in regulatory adherence.

2016-17

  • Advanced Innovation: Introduced Benzimidazolone pigments and secured REACH registration for multiple products, achieving ISO 9001:2015.

2018-19

  • Full Compliance: Completed REACH registration for PY 74.

2019-20

  • Continued Excellence: Introduced PY 183 and PY 191, passed TFS audit, and established a new pigment dispersion plant in Sarigam.

2021-24

  • Expansion of HPP’s  range and capacity: Expansion of European sales network with local warehousing facility - closer to customer

Our Base

The Manufacturing Facility

Our pigment manufacturing facility in Vapi, established in 1981, is spread across 45,000 square meters. Located about 180 kilometres north of Mumbai, this facility holds ISO-9001-2015, ISO-14001-2015, and OHSAS-18001-2007 certifications. We've earned these credentials for consistently meeting the highest standards in production quality, environmental responsibility and workplace safety.

The Vapi facility has four main production units manufacturing  Azos , Dioxazine Violet (PV23), Quinacridones and HP-Azos  using high degree of automation to reduce waste and make processes energy-efficient. It has a fully equipped Pilot Plant to optimize R&D operations and an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to help prevent water pollution and contamination. Successful operations are not just a result of prominent technology. A well-trained, experienced team of 350 professionals handles key functions, from production and quality control to safety and administration.

In 2020, we expanded our capabilities with a state-of-the-art pigment dispersion manufacturing plant in Sarigam, Gujarat. This addition has strengthened our ability to meet growing global demands with customized solutions. We continue to apply proven manufacturing methodologies like 5S, TQM, Kaizen, and TPM across both facilities to help improve productivity and foster innovation.

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R&D Facility

Our Technical Capabilities

The R&D team at Pidilite Pigments combines scientific rigour with decades of experience to create advanced pigment solutions. Our expert scientists, researchers, and technicians work tirelessly in fully equipped labs to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions that set new industry standards. Our research spans several specialised areas, including:

  • Synthesis and modification of pigments to improve performance and constantly update our products.
  • Surface treatments to enhance properties like dispersibility, compatibility with other materials and resistance to fading.
  • Development of synergists and pigment solid solutions for advanced applications and enhanced performance.
  • Chemical reactions expertise in processes like Ethylation, Nitration, Reduction, Diazotization, Condensation, and Cyclization used in synthesising and modifying pigments.
  • Flexibility and proficiency in developing, controlling, and adjusting formulations to meet precise specifications and requirements.
     

These ongoing research topics help us push the boundaries of what pigments can do and enable us to offer flexible, high-performance pigment solutions for applications across industries.

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