| Professionally managed |
| Sanmar’s businesses are professionally managed, thanks to the group’s ability to attract, motivate and retain high calibre staff. Ownership and management have been separated through a series of top level initiatives, including the formation of a broadbased, empowered Group Corporate Board, which oversees all businesses, including strategies and policies. The businesses are managed by professional managing directors, with highly qualified managers working under them. |
| Group Strengths |
| The Sanmar Group has over three decades of experience in running and managing a large industrial organisation with multiple businesses. |
| The group’s innate strengths include: |
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An ability to source, assimilate and apply complex technologies in different fields. |
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Leading edge HR practices and a reputation as a preferred employer |
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A high level of IT integration with an SAP ERP platform across businesses |
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A global outlook highlighted by successful JVs with world leaders, and a high level of cross border trade |
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| Blazing a trail |
| The group entered into its first international
joint venture back in the 1960s when it started Chemicals and Plastics
India Limited to manufacture PVC resins in joint venture with B F
Goodrich of the USA. |
| Today, it has a turnover of over Rs.15 billion
and a presence in some 25 businesses, with manufacturing units
spread over numerous locations in India. |
| Characterised by strong and conservative financial
practices, it has a track record of steady growth and consistent profitmaking
over the last three decades, enjoying an excellent reputation in the
financial markets. The group is known for its high ethical standards
and healthy respect for intellectual property rights. |
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