Since its foundation, HSIL has seen its fair share of challenges and over the years has had a steady growth and success. Some of the milestones in Hindware's journey are listed below year wise.
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) |
1969 |
Company renamed to Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Limited |
1981 |
Expanded business into container glass manufacturing through the acquisition of Associated Glass Industries Ltd. |
1982 |
- Mr. Sandip Somany joined HSIL with focus on business growth;
- AGI Furnace upgraded to increase the capacity
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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 |
1992 |
Accessed natural gas in the Bahadurgarh plant |
1994 |
AGI initiated in-house mould designing through CAD and high precision CNC machines |
1996 |
HSIL crossed the Rs.100 crore revenue milestone |
1997 |
Launched water conservation product, with 3.5 litre flushing - Super Constellation water closet |
1998 |
- Established the Secunderabad office for Building Product Division
- Product category expanded to introduce PVC cisterns as part of the Hindware portfolio
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1999 |
- Raasi ceramics acquired to further expand sanitaryware manufacturing capacity
- Bibinagar capacity expansion completed
- ISO accreditation received by Bahadurgarh Plant
- First Indian Plant in the sanitaryware industry to receive this prestigious accreditation
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2000 |
- Hindware established online presence with their website
- Building Products Division expanded to Bathroom Wellness category (Bathtubs / Showers / MFMT's etc.)
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2001 |
- ISO 9001:2000 Certification received by Building Product Division
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2003 |
Strategic Partnership Agreement with Sanitec for introducing high-end Keramag Brand in the Indian market |
2004 |
- Building Products Division expanded to chrome plated bathroom fittings (faucets)
- Rebranded the Hindware logo for a youthful presentation
- Launched light-weight flat flint bottles
- AGI upgraded production technology to make it one of the most flexible production facilities in the country
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2005 |
HPC (Mauritius) Ltd. invested USD 12.2 million and acquired 14.99% stake in the company |
2006 |
Expanded export business |
2007 |
HSIL crossed the Rs. 500 crore revenue milestone |
2008 |
- HSIL entered the home interior fashion design retail industry through its subsidiary HHRPL
- Established two retail megastores in NCR
- Established corporate office presence in Gurgaon
- BPD achieved the highest production levels of 31,000 MT
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2009 |
- The company was renamed to HSIL
- Launched Hindware Lacasa display showrooms
- Bhongir greenfield project commenced production, significantly expanding capacity of container glass business
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2010 |
- Awarded the Golden Peacock National Quality Award 2010
- Honoured with the prestigious THE BIZZ 2010 award for being an inspirational organisation with admirable business management systems
- Awarded the 2010 IMM Award for Excellence by the Institute of Marketing and Management, Delhi
- Acquires the bath fittings business and operations of Havells India Limited
- Acquires UK based Barwood Products Limited.
- Hindware wins 4 P's Award for India's 100 Most Valuable Brand 2010
- Hindware forays into the tiles segment
- Hindware chosen as a leading Power brand 2010
- HSIL again awarded Business Super brand Award
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2011 |
HSIL Launches Premium Bath Fittings Brand BENELAVE |
2011 |
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 |
Awarded with the prestigious GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) certification |
2013 |
Honoured with the 'Best Bathroom Fixtures' Good Homes Award by ZEE channel |
2017 |
Commercial production of plastic pipes and fittings under TRUFLO by Hindware. Our plastic pipes and fittings business is a back of the wall integration into our sanitaryware and faucets business |
2018 |
Commenced production of security caps and closures under the brand 'AGI Clozures' with patented and technologically superior products |
2018 |
Redefined our brand identity with a new promise 'Start with the Expert' to help consumer build their dream bathroom with Hindware |
2019 |
Forayed into the premium and super-premium tiles segment with the brand NEOM – Neo modern tiles by Hindware |
2019 |
Post demerger, sales and distribution of building products transferred to Brilloca |