Draft:Garware Polyester
Garware Polyester Limited (now known as Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited) is an Indian manufacturer of polyester films used in packaging, electrical insulation, and solar control window films. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has played a significant role in the growth of India’s polyester film industry.
History
[edit]Garware Polyester was founded in 1957 by industrialist Shashikant Garware, who envisioned creating a self-reliant Indian enterprise focused on manufacturing world-class polyester products.[1]
Under his leadership, the company introduced several technological advancements, including the development of U.V. Stabilized Polyester Film in 1982, a product that received a U.S. patent for its energy-saving properties.[2]
Products and Innovations
[edit]Garware Hi-Tech Films offers a diverse product portfolio, including solar control window films, safety and security films, and paint protection films, catering to the automotive, architectural, and industrial sectors. The company is recognized as the world's largest manufacturer of sun control films and India's first and largest paint protection film producer.[3]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Garware Hi-Tech Films has received several prestigious awards, including the Gold Shield Award from the Government of India and the CII Innovation Award 2023. It has also been honored as a Top Exporter by the Plex Council for over four decades, reflecting its strong presence in the international market.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dr. Shashikant Garware: The doyen of the polyester revolution in India". The Financial Express. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Garware Hi-Tech Films: A Legacy of Innovation in Polyester Manufacturing". Business Standard. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ "Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd: Driving Innovation and Market Leadership with Strategic Growth Initiatives". Mid-Day. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.