About
At Sanmar Group, we are dedicated to driving innovation, fostering sustainable growth, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve
The Sanmar Group Companies
A streamlined structure enabling independent operations while aligning with the Group’s strategic vision
Chemicals
Chemicals
- Chemplast Sanmar Ltd.
- Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Ltd.
- TCI Sanmar Chemicals SAE, Egypt
Engineering Technologies
Engineering Technologies
- Flowserve Sanmar Pvt. Ltd.
- BS & B Safety Systems (India) Ltd.
- Xomox Sanmar Ltd.
- Anderson Greenwood Crosby Sanmar Ltd.
Shipping
Shipping
- Sanmar Shipping Ltd.
- Sanmar SSL Shipping Ltd.
- Sanmar Maintenance Services Ltd.
- Sanmar Shipping SG Pte. Ltd.
- Sanmar Swara SG Pte. Ltd.
Specialty Chemicals
Specialty Chemicals
- Chemplast Sanmar
Custom Manufactured Chemicals Division - Cabot Sanmar Ltd.
Steel Foundries
Steel Foundries
- Sanmar Matrix Metals
- Acerlan Matrix Metals, Mexico
- Matrix Metals LLC. USA
Group Strength
- The ability to source, apply and assimilate complex technologies in diverse fields
- Leading edge HR practices and a reputation as a preferred employer
- A high level of IT integration with a SAP ERP platform across businesses
- A global outlook highlighted by successful JVs with world leaders
- Strategic forward and backward integration
Core Values
- Unyielding adherence to ethical values and practices
- Rigorous performance culture
- Wide ranging social responsibility initiatives
- Investments in environment-friendly measures going far beyond statutory requirements
The Sanmar Vision
Sanmar Standards
- Enhance Stakeholder Value
- Follow Fair Business Practices
- Foster Sanmar Culture
Milestones
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1962
Incorporation of Chemplast for the manufacture of PVC resin/ compounds and fabrication of PVC products
1967
PVC Plant at Mettur commissioned with a capacity of 6,000 tpa, in collaboration with BF Goodrich
1976
Durametallic (now Flowserve Sanmar) begins operations at Karapakkam, Chennai
1978
4 MW HDO based Power Plant commissioned at Mettur
1981
BS&B Safety Systems (India) commences commercial operations
1983
Viralimalai manufacturing facility set up and Xomox Sanmar begins operations
1984
Crosby division commences commercial production of Crosby Safety Relief Valves
1985
Acquisition of controlling stake and takeover of management of The Mettur Chemicals & Industrial Corporation Ltd (MCIC)
1991
Sanmar Speciality Chemicals Limited begins operations as Drachem Speciality Chemicals Ltd
1994
Entry into Shipping
1997
Fumed silica - JV with Cabot Corporation.
1998
State of the art incinerator commissioned for chlorinated hydrocarbon waste, with energy recovery features first of its kind in India
1998
Sanmar Alloy Castings (now Matrix Metals) establishes itself as a major supplier of castings.
2000
- Dedication of Tyco Sanmar at Viralimalai. Sanmar Engineering Services commences activities.
- Inauguration of state-of-the-art Investment Castings facility at Viralimalai.
- Sanmar Engineering Services commences activities
2001
Sanmar Engineering celebrates Silver Jubilee
2003
Acquisition of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals, caustic soda plant at Karaikal and merger with Chemplast Sanmar.
2007
- Marine Terminal facility commissioned at Karaikal for import of ethylene and export of caustic soda.
- Inauguration of SR Seshadri Training Institute.
- Acquisition of TCI Sanmar Chemicals, Egypt.
2008
- Landmark Zero Liquid Discharge facility goes on stream at Mettur.
- Matrix Metals LLC, acquired in the US.
2009
State-of-the-art green field PVC project commissioned at Cuddalore, along with a Marine Terminal facility
2011
Sanmar Engineering celebrates 35th anniversary
2015
Golden Jubilee celebrations - Jolly Rovers Cricket Club’s association with the Sanmar Family for over 50 years
2016
- Sanmar Engineering celebrates four decades of enduring partnerships.
- Sanmar Royal, first gas tanker, added to the Sanmar fleet of ships.
2017
Chemplast Sanmar celebrates Golden Jubilee
2017
Cabot Sanmar completes 20 years of operations
2019
- TCI Sanmar Chemicals Phase II expansion. Doubles PVC capacity to 400,000 tpa.
- Sanmar Shipping celebrates 25th anniversary.
2021
- Chemplast Sanmar Limited launches its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- Custom Manufactured Chemicals Division celebrates 30 years of operations.
2023
Commissioning of Phase 1 of the new multipurpose block within the Custom Manufactured Chemicals Division.
2024
- Inauguration of the new Paste PVC facility having a capacity of 41,000 mtpa at Cuddalore.
- Sanmar Shipping has a new office in Singapore.
Legacy lives on
Driving force
Members of The Sanmar Group Corporate Board
Sukanya Sankar
Board Member
Aditya Jain
Board Member
P N Kapadia
Board Member
Dr K P Krishnan
Board Member
Aditya Jain
Board Member
P N Kapadia
K P Krishnan
Navdeep Suri
Priya Madan Mohan
Ramesh Ramachandran
Ravi Rajagopal
Sukanya Sankar
S M Sundaram
Awards
Recognised globally for excellence in innovation, sustainability and industry leadership.
Special Appreciation Award for Sanmar Matrix Metals at the Rail Analysis Summit 2022
Xomox Sanmar and Anderson Greenwood Crosby Sanmar bag Tamil Nadu State Safety Awards
Recognition for Chemplast Sanmar Plants and Cabot Sanmar
British Safety Council’s ‘Sword of Honour 2023’
ICC-Evonik Award for Environmental Excellence
Nicer globe award
Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls bags the CII Water Award for Excellence in Water Management
What sets us apart
Management Philosophy
Sanmar’s management philosophy is based on 100% implementation of a few good ideas, through hundreds of managers, across diverse business Groups.
- Ownership and management are separated
- Business fully delegated to professional Managing Directors
- Good corporate governance – control and scrutiny by a Group Corporate Board, an apex body of distinguished external and internal directors
People Philosophy
- Ability to attract and retain the best of talent
- Fair, impartial and transparent people policies
- A culture of performance excellence
Ethics Philosophy
- Ethical policies documented for and practised by the entire organisation
- A strong focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and transparent reporting systems
- Respect for Intellectual Property Rights
Global partnerships and acquisitions
- Successful history of sustained equity JV relationships
- Global presence through acquisitions
- Brand equity amongst global players as an ethical and reliable partner
Prudent and Conservative Financial Practices
- Excellent reputation in the national and international financial markets
Group Brochures
Recognised globally for excellence in innovation, sustainability and industry leadership.