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Laxmi Organic opens innovation centre in Navi Mumbai

Mumbai-based Laxmi Organic mer needs across a range of industries also features a modern 1,000+ square
Industries has unveiled its new an inno- and technology platforms. feet training centre, designed to support

vation centre at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. “With over 100 seating spaces, continuous learning and development,”
This facility includes a world-class the centre is tailored to meet the needs informed Mr. Rajan Venkatesh, CEO
research and development centre, of our dynamic workforce and engi- and Managing Director, Laxmi Organic
which will focus on addressing custo- neered for seamless collaboration. It in a social media post.

BC Jindal Group fi rm launches BOPA nylon fi lms
JPFL Films, a subsidiary of fl exible medical, FMCG and
packaging company, Jindal Poly Films food applications. It
Ltd., has announced the launch of will be noteworthy to
Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) point out that 100%
nylon fi lms in India. The company of these fi lms were
invested Rs. 120-crore at its facility imported till recently,”
in Nasik for production of the fi lms. he added.

“With the launch of BOPA nylon “BOPA fi lms is
fi lms, JPFL Films has emerged as the also produced by our
fi rst player to bring the innovation to group company Jindal
the Indian market,” said Dr. Mahesh Nylon fi lms in Italy.
Gopalasamudram, Deputy CEO chanical properties and aroma barrier. This experience will also help us in serv-
(Growth Division), JPFL Films. “This This will also play a pivotal role in ing the Indian customers and bringing
unique product offers improved me- bringing solutions across pharma, global innovation locally,” he said.

Y.H. Gharpure presented ‘Lifetime Achievement

Award’ by LIT alumni association

The Alumni Association of Lax- graduation in Chemistry and in Chemi- Ltd., with roles ranging from R&D
minarayan Innovation Technological cal Engineering from LIT Nagpur, and Scientist to Managing Director at
(LIT) University, Nagpur, recently has now spanned over almost seven Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd.
presented the ‘Lifetime Achievement decades with stints in Hindustan Steel,
Award’ to Mr. Yashwant Gharpure. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. He is also a prolifi c writer having
Mr. Gharpure’s career began with a (HOCL) and Hindustan Antibiotics published over 450 articles.

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