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1960

Hindustan Twyfords Ltd. was incorporated to introduce vitreous china sanitaryware for the first time in India

1962

A factory was set up and production commenced in Bahadurgarh, Haryana (earlier part of Punjab).

1967

Company renamed to Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Limited.

 
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1981

Expanded business into container glass manufacturing through the acquisition of Associated Glass Industries Ltd.

1982

(i) Mr. Sandip Somany joined HSIL with focus on business growth;

(ii) AGI Furnace upgraded to increase the capacity.

1986

AGI upgraded I.S. machines; introduced Electronic control & Lehr Temperature control systems.

1989

Acquired Krishna Ceramics Ltd. (Bibinagar); expanded ceramics manufacturing capacity.

1990

Commissioned world’s largest open flame kiln in the Bahadurgarh factory

1991

Introduced the Hindware Brand.

1997

Launched water conservation product, with 3.5 litre flushing – Super Constellation water closet.

 

1999

(i) Raasi ceramics acquired to further expand sanitaryware manufacturing capacity.

(ii) Bibinagar capacity expansion completed.

(iii) ISO accredition received by Bahadurgarh Plant.

(iv) First Indian Plant in the sanitaryware industry to receive this prestigious accredition.

2000

(i) Hindware established online presence with their website.

(ii) Building Products Division expanded to Bathroom Wellness category (Bathtubs / Showers / MFMT’s etc.)

 

2001

ISO 9001:2000 Certification received by Building Product Division.

2004

(i) Building Products Division expanded to chrome plated bathroom fittings (faucets).

(ii) Rebranded the Hindware logo for a youthful presentation.

(iii) Launched light-weight flat flint bottles.

(iv) AGI upgraded production technology to make it one of the most flexible production facilities in the country.

 

 
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2006

Expanded export business.

2007

HSIL crossed the Rs. 500 crore revenue milestone.

 

2008

(i) HSIL entered the home interior fashion design retail industry through its subsidiary HHRPL.

(ii) Established two retail megastores in NCR.

(iii) Established corporate office presence in Gurgaon.

(iv) BPD achieved the highest production levels of 31,000 MT.

2009

(i) The company was renamed to HSIL.

(ii) Launched Hindware Lacasa display showrooms.

(iii) Bhongir greenfield project commenced production, significantly expanding capacity of container glass business.

 

2010

(i) Awarded the Golden Peacock National Quality Award 2010.

(ii) Honoured with the prestigious THE BIZZ 2010 award for being an inspirational organisation with admirable business management systems.

(iii) Awarded the 2010 IMM Award for Excellence by the Institute of Marketing and Management, Delhi.

(iv) Acquires the bath fittings business and operations of Havells India Limited.

(v) Acquires UK based Barwood Products Limited.

 

2010

(vi) Hindware wins 4 P’s Award for India’s 100 Most Valuable Brand 2010.

(vii) Hindware forays into the tiles segment.

(viii) Hindware chosen as a leading Powerbrand 2010.

(ix) HSIL again awarded Business Superbrand Award.

 

2011

(i) HSIL Launches Premium Bath Fittings Brand BENELAVE.

(ii) HSIL Launches Luxury Brand QUEO.

 

 

 

 

 

2012

Became the first Indian company to be felicitated with the UPC star rating by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials (IAPMO)

 

2013

(i) Awarded with the prestigious GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) certification.

(ii) Honoured with the ‘Best Bathroom Fixtures’ Good Homes Award by ZEE channel.