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| Ten years at Cuddalore |
| Atopil |
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| Elf Atochem Peroxides India Limited (ATOPIL), Cuddalore
was in festive mood in January 1999, as the Cuddalore plant completed
ten years of its operations. |
| A sports meet on 10th launched the celebrations.
Various special events were conducted on the 17th for ladies and children. |
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| A factory visit was organized for the families of
employees on 24th January. It was a unique journey through the back
waters of the sea in boats. The families enjoyed every moment of this
trip. In the cool backdrop of the coconut trees, a small get together
and lunch followed. |
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| The cultural programme on 27th January, brought
out the hidden talents of the children of Atopil employees.
Folk dance, group dance and swimming were the highlights of
the evening. N Subramanian, President, recalled the various
phases the plant has undergone through the decade. Long service
awards were presented. J L Jouk, Gorree and Salles of Elf Atochem,
France, were present on the occasion, besides the local dignitaries
including the District Collector of Cuddalore. |
| The function at the plant on the morning of
28th January was befitting the occasion. Claude Blanchemaison,
Ambassador of France to India and Dr H D Dieckmann, Ambassador
of Germany to India, graced the occasion by their presence. |
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| Dieckmann lighted the traditional lamp to
inaugurate the function. N Sankar, Chairman, happily recalled
the steps taken in establishing the joint venture Elf Atochem
in India and expressed the hope that the plant would continue
to do well in the days to come. The Ambassadors promised the
continuous cooperation of their countries to the joint ventures
in India and to Chemplast Sanmar in particular. |
| N Kumar, Vice Chairman, Sanmar group, in his
address, thanked the guests. |
| The celebrations at Cuddalore ended on a note
of hope and confidence, not only for the management and employees
but for their families too. |
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