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Pearl Polyurethane Systems establishes distribution

hub in Thane, Maharashtra

Dubai-based PU sys- clients turn to Pearl for the unique type
tem house, Pearl Poly- of tailormade solutions and technical
urethane Systems, has support not available elsewhere,” he
announced the setting added.
up of a distribution hub
in Thane, near Mumbai, Mr. Suman Bandi The establishment of the new distri-
to better serve customers across the bution concept is led by Mr. Suman
Indian subcontinent. Bandi, Pearl’s Business Development
Manager. “India aims to reach net zero
The company, a leading provider emissions by 2070 and meet 50 per
of polyurethane (PU) insulation solu- cent of its electricity requirements from
tions and other PU-based applications, class solutions to India-based clients renewable energy sources by 2030.
said the distribution hub, complete with and customising Pearl’s PU-based This is a hugely significant moment for
locally stored goods, will ensure short applications to suit local conditions.” the global fight against climate change
lead times and provide vastly improved and gives Pearl an exciting opportunity
services to Pearl’s customers in India. “As an independent system house to offer more sustainable PU insulation
chain, we are actively leveraging our systems and engage policymakers with-
Commenting on the new hub’s strengths of agility and customer- in the country and help India achieve its
launch, Mr. Martin Kruczinna, CEO of centricity to better serve our global sustainability goals,” he observed.
Pearl Polyurethane Systems said, “As clientele. This is all part of our strategic
we react to the increased number of PearlX2 growth strategy, which will Pearl offers a wide range of poly-
new client enquiries from this growing see more office locations and distri- urethane formulations and prepolymers
territory, our local team on the ground bution hubs opening in key international for the production of high-performance
is well-positioned to provide world- markets over the coming years, as more polyurethane foams and elastomers.
UPL recognised as first agrochemical firm in Dow

Jones sustainability indices

UPL Ltd. has announced its inclusion UPL’s performance in the S&P Global initiatives. Mr. Jai Shroff, Chairman and
in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assess- Group CEO of UPL Group, said, “This
Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI). The ment. The DJSI, renowned for evaluating milestone underlines our mission to
company reported that the recognition Environment, Social, and Governance ‘Reimagining Sustainability’ and our
marks an achievement for the company, (ESG) practices, acknowledges the top ongoing journey towards a better future
being the first agrochemical firm to attain 10% of major global companies by in- for our customers, our partners, our
this status. The inclusion is attributed to dustry for their sustainable development employees, and the planet.”
RECOGNITION
Dhanuka Group Chairman conferred ‘Honorary Doctorate’

In recognition of his exceptional The Executive Council of Amity professionalism in his continuous quest
service to the Indian farming community, University had recommended confe- for making India’s agriculture vibrant
Mr. Ram Gopal Agarwal, Chairman, rring the honour to the Dhanuka Group as well as for making farming a dig-
Dhanuka Group, has been bestowed a Chairman considering his “deep com- nified profession with increased liveli-
Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) mitment, strong conviction, philan- hood and heightened social status,” a
by Amity University, NOIDA. thropic engagement, and high degree of press release from the Group said.

142 Chemical Weekly December 26, 2023

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